Emma's Torch

Our Mission

To harness the power of the culinary industry to help refugees build new lives in their new communities.

our restaurant

Now open in Brooklyn and accepting reservations! Gift cards available here.

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Big News!

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Dec 5, 2018

We're Expanding to Brooklyn Public Library

Dec 5, 2018

Emma’s Torch To Open New Location At Brooklyn Public Library

December 5, 2018, Brooklyn, New York -- Emma’s Torch, the social enterprise that empowers refugees through culinary education and job readiness training, today announced a new partnership with Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) to manage its concession program at Central Library, located at 10 Grand Army Plaza. Emma’s Torch at BPL will complement the organization’s existing full-service restaurant in Carroll Gardens and is expected to open to the public in February 2019.

Dec 5, 2018

Our program

An eight-week, paid apprenticeship program with 400 hours of culinary training.

“I come to New York, I have a job, a home, every person is my friend. I came with nothing, but now I have everything.”

— Naseema, Emma's Torch Class of 2017

Our Menu

Our restaurant serves seasonal New American cuisine - prepared by our new American students.

“While the staff is seasoning the beautiful dishes, they’re also changing the course of their lives in a way they didn’t know was possible.”

— Huffington Post

Upcoming Events

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January Graduation Dinner, featuring Emily Brekke

Jan 22

Jan 22, 2019

January Graduation Dinner, featuring Emily Brekke

Jan 22, 2019

We’re celebrating the accomplishments and growth of our graduates from Honduras, China, Iraq, and Mali — who will all be cooking alongside Emily Brekke, Executive Chef at North End Grill.

Unfortunately, we are sold out — but scroll forward for our February Dinner!

Jan 22, 2019