The Art of Brooklyn: From Couture to Cuisine

The Art of Brooklyn: From Couture to Cuisine

Our day begins at the Brooklyn Museum, where you will have time to explore before joining a private tour of Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses. Celebrating one of the most visionary fashion designers of her generation, the exhibition features more than 140 extraordinary haute couture creations displayed alongside contemporary art and design.

A pioneer in the use of new technologies, Iris van Herpen combines traditional couture craftsmanship with innovative techniques inspired by biomimicry, fractal geometry, mathematics, and neuroscience. The result is a breathtaking collection of sculptural gowns and ethereal fabrics that have reshaped 21st-century fashion. Her designs have been worn by Beyoncé, Björk, Cate Blanchett, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and other cultural icons.

Following the museum experience, we will continue to Williamsburg for a guided Israeli food tour through one of Brooklyn’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Here, Jewish deli traditions meet cutting-edge Israeli cuisine, creating a food scene that blends nostalgia with bold new ideas.

At carefully selected stops, you will sample creative interpretations of Israeli and Jewish flavors, from reinvented deli classics to inventive Israeli-inspired dishes. Along the way, meet the flavors and stories of the chefs and food artisans who are pushing culinary boundaries and shaping Brooklyn’s dynamic food culture.

As we walk through Williamsburg’s street-art-filled streets, our guide will also share how the neighborhood evolved from an industrial district into a cultural destination, and how that transformation continues to influence its exciting culinary landscape.

Itinerary
9:00 – 9:30 AM: Departure from the JCC
10:30 – 11:00 AM: Arrival at the Brooklyn Museum, followed by free time to explore
1:00 – 2:00 PM: Private tour of Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses
3:30 – 6:30 PM: Williamsburg Israeli Food Tour
8:00 PM: Approximate return to the JCC

Date: December 2  
Price: $280 Members / $336 Guests

All tickets are final sale. No refunds will be provided.

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