Wed, Oct 22, 2025

6:30 PM – 7:45 PM EDT (GMT-4)

Free and Open to the Public. No Late Seating

Commons at Yale Schwarzman Center

168 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511, United States

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Highlighting social gastronomy and food sustainability...

October 22, 2025 | 6:30pm–7:45pm | Commons

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This event takes place at Commons, located at 168 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511.

  • Free and open to the public with registration.

If you need technical assistance with registration or require accessible accommodations contact ysc.info@yale.edu.

Doors open at 6pm 

This fall, Yale Schwarzman Center, in collaboration with Yale MacMillan Center and Yale Hospitality, welcomes the Venerable Jeong Kwan as the third fellow of the Global Table program. A renowned Zen Buddhist nun and chef, Jeong Kwan is celebrated for her mastery of Korean temple cuisine and sustainable eating practices. Featured on Netflix's Chef’s Table, she draws global attention for her unique approach to cooking, using only ingredients she grows herself. Her new book is out now. 

During her residency, Jeong Kwan will engage with the community, sharing insights into sustainable culinary practices, and showcase a dinner with a menu inspired by her philosophy. Her visit promises to illuminate the connections between sustainability, health, culture, and community. 

Bowl of Bibimbap on wooden table with spoons and ceramic dish. Dish shows a face.

Photo: Chef Jeong Kwan presents their version of the dish Bibimbap

Chef balances bowl of cabbage on their head.

Chef Jeong Kwan, Photo: Veronique Hoegger

Yale Global Table is a collaboration between the Yale MacMillan Center, Yale Schwarzman Center, and Yale Hospitality that aims to illuminate the connections between sustainability, health, culture, and community. The program brings culinary thought-leaders from around the world to campus. While in residence, each Global Table Fellow trains staff, connects with students and researchers, and offers remarks over a meal of their own devising.

White text " Yale Global Table"
Featured image:

Chef Jeong Kwan, Photo: Veronique Hoegger

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Where

Commons at Yale Schwarzman Center

168 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511, United States

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Co-hosted with: Yale Hospitality