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Emma’s Torch Graduates Leave the Nest, Learn to Fly
Magedda, Mazen, Shehla and Dmitrii graduated from Emma’s Torch this June! Hear the inspiration behind the dishes they created for graduation.
Kerry Named 2018 Repair The World NYC Community Builder
Kerry is named a 2018 Repair The World NYC Community Builder. Thanks to Repair The World for supporting our work!
Winner of the 1010 Wins Small Business Grant Challenge!
We are excited to announce that we won $10,000 from the 1010 Wins Small Business Grant Challenge!
Pistachio Bread Pudding
This bread pudding is to die for, and is currently on the dessert menu at our new Carroll Gardens location. Enjoy this recipe, originally published in this Haaretz profile about Emma's Torch.
Roasted Lamb Shank with Persian Rice and Butter Lettuce
A warm welcome to our new Curriculum Sponsor, Roland Foods! Here's a recipe using some of our favorite ingredients.
We Have a New Home!
The Emma’s Torch team is delighted to announce that we’ll be moving into a new (permanent!) restaurant space in April. You can find us at 345 Smith Street in Carroll Gardens.
Breaking Down Myths About Refugees Worldwide
Today, more than 65 million people are displaced worldwide. It’s important to get past the misconceptions about refugees and the resettlement process to truly understand where refugees are coming from—both geographically and emotionally—and what we can all do to help.
Pumpkin Latkes
It's Hanukkah, and there's nothing better than digging into some latkes with apple sauce or sour cream. This year, we present a twist on the classic potato latke: a fluffy and delicious pumpkin latke!
Winner of Starbucks Upstanders Challenge!
Hold the champagne, we're popping open some extra PSLs and Frappuccinos! We are delighted to announce that we won $25,000 from Starbucks in last month's Upstander Challenge.
Happy Thanksgiving from Emma's Torch!
As you sit down to your Thanksgiving feast this year, consider that this celebration of the Pilgrims fleeing England in 1620 to seek religious freedom and the promise of prosperity in a new land is just the first step in America’s long history of taking in refugees.
