Chef’s Night: A Culinary Tribute to Black History
6:30 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
A Black History Month Experience
Presented by
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
6:30 pm
The Paley Museum, 25 West 52 Street, NYC
Bold, vibrant, and undeniably delicious, the program will feature a conversation with culinary trailblazers who have shaped television, media, and American culture while inspiring the next generation of storytellers on and off camera. The evening brings together iconic chefs and tastemakers who use food to tell powerful stories about culture, identity, and community. The program will showcase curated samples of each panelist’s digital and television work and dive into what it means to cook on camera, to tell stories through recipes, and to connect with audiences through the shared language of food.
In Person:
Kardea Brown, Emmy-winning Host, Chef, Author & Restaurateur
JJ Johnson, Celebrity Chef & Founder, FIELDTRIP
Charlie Mitchell, James Beard Award-winning Executive Chef, Saga
Alexander Smalls, James Beard Award–winning Chef, Author, Restaurateur & Culinary Activist
Melba Wilson, Chef & Owner, Melba’s Restaurant
Moderator:
Nia Renée Hill, Producer, Actress, & Host, At The Table
Events and participants are subject to change.
Black History Month Screenings Presented by Citi®
The Paley Museum also offers a dynamic, monthlong screening showcase honoring the enduring impact of excellence in music and animation.
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Members: $20
General Public: $25
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