HBK Incubates was honored to host the Citi Market Challenge kick-off event for Harlem EatUp! on Tuesday, March 28. The event featured a high-stakes cook off between three up-and-coming Harlem restaurants — Belle Harlem, Harlem Pizza Co., and Tsion Cafe — judged by a panel of culinary experts from the neighborhood and beyond. Expert judges […]
Small Business
Valentine’s Recipe: Churro Bites with Spicy Chocolate Sauce
HBK Incubates‘ Little Red Kitchen Bake Shop delivers small-batch cookies and cookie pies, baked with mostly organic, fair trade or non-GMO ingredients. Owner Susan Palmer shared her favorite recipe for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat: fresh churros with a cinnamon and cayenne-spiced chocolate sauce. Ingredients For the churros: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon cane […]
Small Screen, Big Business: A Panel on Food & TV
On July 13, HBK Incubates hosted our second public event (our first featured Jeni Britton Bauer on food safety). Three alumni of the program gathered to discuss the intersection of food and television. The panel was moderated by Gail Simmons (Top Chef Judge, Food & Wine Special Projects Director, and five-year Hot Bread Kitchen boardmember), […]
Small Screen, Big Business
On Wednesday, July 13, HBK Incubates hosts a panel moderated by Gail Simmons, featuring program alumni who have parlayed culinary talent and charisma into television appearances to build their business. If you own a food/beverage business, want to start one, or just love food reality TV – join us to hear the inspiring stories of these founders! Tickets […]
Perfect Picnic Sandwiches
Memorial Day is around the corner, so we asked HBK Incubates member Upicnic for their go-to summer recipe. Quick and easy to assemble, bright with lemon juice and zest, and crunchy with diced fennel and toasted almonds, these sandwiches are sure to become a picnic favorite. Make sure to use sturdy burger buns (or hot dog rolls) with a […]
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