Welcome to the Rethink Food community

Our network of local restaurants, chefs, and community partners is at the heart of our work. Explore stories, interviews, and conversations that show how we’re building a more sustainable and equitable food system.

the blue-eyed barbarian 3/24/25 the blue-eyed barbarian 3/24/25

Greg’s Greek Lemon Potato chips with Apricot Tzatziki dip

Celebrate National Chip and Dip Day with Greg’s delicious Greek Lemon Potato chips with Apricot Tzatziki dip.

the blue-eyed barbarian 2/5/25 the blue-eyed barbarian 2/5/25

Super Bowl Recipe: Emani’s Buffalo Chicken Dip

Need an idea for your Super Bowl party? Check this sustainable buffalo chicken dip recipe…

the blue-eyed barbarian 1/28/25 the blue-eyed barbarian 1/28/25

Lunar New Year Recipe: Spring Rolls

Learn to make vegan spring rolls for Lunar New Year.

the blue-eyed barbarian 12/31/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 12/31/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Maggie’s Champagne Jelly

Learn to make Maggie’s Champagne Jelly. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 12/26/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 12/26/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Emani’s Gingerbread Loaf

Learn to make Emani’s gingerbread loaf. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 12/19/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 12/19/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Christina’s Dumplings

Learn to make Christina’s dumplings. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 12/12/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 12/12/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Erica’s Vegan and Gluten-free Plantain Empanadas

Learn to make Erica’s vegan, gluten-free plantain empanadas. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 12/5/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 12/5/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Jorge’s Vegan Mushroom Canapes

Learn to make Jorge’s vegan mushroom canapés. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 12/4/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 12/4/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Luis’ Ayacas

Learn to make Luis’ Ayacas. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 11/26/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 11/26/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Arturo’s Turkey

Learn to make Arturo’s turkey and gravy. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 11/21/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 11/21/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Ken’s Cornbread Dressing

Learn to make Ken’s cornbread dressing. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 11/13/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 11/13/24

Sustainable Holiday Recipes: Greg’s Panzanella Salad

Learn to make Greg’s panzanella salad. As part of our holiday campaign, Gather at our table: Sustainable Holiday recipes from Rethink Food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 4/19/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 4/19/24

Passover: Eggplant Matzah Lasagna

Passover is around the corner, and our guests from Trybal Gatherings prepared this incredible Matzah Lasagna.

the blue-eyed barbarian 2/13/24 the blue-eyed barbarian 2/13/24

Lunar New Year’s Recipe

Lunar New Year’s dumplings recipe by our Commissary Kitchen Culinary Member Christina.

the blue-eyed barbarian 7/14/23 the blue-eyed barbarian 7/14/23

The Culinary Team Playbook

We’re proud to present The Culinary Playbook; an interactive guide to the processes, considerations and operations of the Team.

the blue-eyed barbarian 4/27/23 the blue-eyed barbarian 4/27/23

Meet Our Sustainability Partners

For Earth Month, we’d like to honor our food donation partners and Rethink Food’s commissary kitchen for putting hearts and minds together toward a monumental effort ahead: racing to meet climate goals while ensuring everyone has access to nourishing meals.

the blue-eyed barbarian 2/22/23 the blue-eyed barbarian 2/22/23

All Eyes on Latoya

Latoya Meaders is a force to be reckoned with, and her metaphorical spaceship is Collective Fare. Learn more about who she is, and how she does it.

the blue-eyed barbarian 2/7/23 the blue-eyed barbarian 2/7/23

Reflections with Agape

There is never a dull moment at Agape Food Rescue. Situated in Brownsville, Agape Food Rescue is a volunteer-powered, grassroots non-profit that organizes direct action projects to service those in need.

the blue-eyed barbarian 2/2/23 the blue-eyed barbarian 2/2/23

Chef Ken Baker and Miss Debbie

Listen in on Rethink Food’s Culinary Director, Ken Baker, as he shares his story, one that is deeply intertwined with the history of the black community and food.

the blue-eyed barbarian 12/16/22 the blue-eyed barbarian 12/16/22

Hospitality with Intention

What do Gai Pad Krapow, Vista Hermosa Taco Platos, and Trinidadian Curry Chicken have in common? They’re all Rethink Certified meals— lovingly crafted and distributed for free across New York City.

Welcome to the Rethink Food community

Our network of local restaurants, chefs, and community partners is at the heart of our work. Explore stories, interviews, and conversations that show how we’re building a more sustainable and equitable food system.

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