This event is in the past.It took place on January 14, 2026 at Abrons Arts Center.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkEllen Anistratov from the legendary Yonah Schimmel's Knishery sits down with food writer Leah Koenig to dish on knishes, kasha, kugel, and the stories baked into Jewish culinary tradition.
Jewish food history
Live conversation
Lower East Side culture
Tips
🥟Yonah Schimmel's is NYC's oldest knishery (since 1910)
📚Leah Koenig wrote *The Jewish Cookbook* with 400+ recipes
🎟️RSVP encouraged - seating is first-come, first-served
From Yesterday to Tomorrow: Kasha, Kugel, and Knishes
Lower East Side
Literature TalkLiterature TalkEllen Anistratov from the legendary Yonah Schimmel's Knishery sits down with food writer Leah Koenig to dish on knishes, kasha, kugel, and the stories baked into Jewish culinary tradition.
Jewish food history
Live conversation
Lower East Side culture
Tips
🥟Yonah Schimmel's is NYC's oldest knishery (since 1910)
📚Leah Koenig wrote *The Jewish Cookbook* with 400+ recipes
🎟️RSVP encouraged - seating is first-come, first-served
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