Entrepreneur Magazine highlighted our work with small business in an article “Rising to the Challenge: Incubator Looks to Help Women Immigrants Start Their Own Food Business” in the October 2017 print issue.
Small Business
5 Tips for Culinary Entrepreneurs from Jessie’s Nutty Cups
Photo by Susan Palmer Meeting Jessie Taige of Jessie’s Nutty Cups is a sweet experience—literally. The young, energetic entrepreneur radiates joy, just like the salty-sweet nut butter cups she creates. Originally started to supplement her acting career, Jessie began making nutty cups full time in February of this year. Now she creates seven delicious flavors […]
Summer Seafood Tostadas from Kickshaw Cookery
HBK Incubates member Kickshaw Cookery has been catering fresh, beautiful meals out of our East Harlem kitchen nearly since inception. We have always admired their unique flavor combinations, gorgeous plating and incredible attention to detail. They were kind enough to share two recipes using our Heritage Corn Tortillas (made of 100% organic, non-GMO corn and […]
Immigration Heritage Month
At Hot Bread Kitchen, honoring immigrant heritage is baked into our daily work: the multi-ethnic breads our Bakers in Training learn to make are inspired by the countries the women come from. Our staff, Bakers in Training, entrepreneurs, and even our founder all came to this country and found a sense of purpose and inclusion […]
Buyers Showcase at HBK Incubates
On April 24, 2017, HBK Incubates hosted its first Buyers Showcase in our East Harlem kitchen. 16 of our members had an opportunity to share their products with buyers from Whole Foods, The Brooklyn Kitchen, Our Harvest, and Farm to People. In addition to the exposure to buyers and potential new customers, Incubator members also […]
Harlem EatUp! Kickoff Event at HBK Incubates
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 […]
