An enclave of mostly Ukrainian Jews for nearly fifty years — hence, its old nickname, Little Odessa — today Brighton Beach is home to a diversity of immigrants from the Former Soviet Union. On this tour, led by chef Marina Berger, we’ll taste our way around the Black Sea, the Caucasus, and Central Asia as we stroll down Brighton Beach Avenue. We’ll sample Ukrainian dumplings, Georgian khachapuri, some special sweets, and, of course, so many pickles! We’ll end with a picnic on the beach, sharing stories and watching the waves.

Marina has been a personal chef in New York City for over a decade. The daughter of Odessan immigrants, Brighton Beach has always been like a second home to her. In addition to cooking for private clients, Marina holds cooking classes and pop-up dinners exploring the cuisines of the Black Sea, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and beyond.

This event is one of a series of food tours of the diverse Jewish communities of Brooklyn presented by The Neighborhood in collaboration with The Gefilteria.