Talking Food at 1900: Blintz Demo with Chefs Laurence Faber & Emily Williams
TALKING FOOD AT 1900 is a series aimed to engage, challenge and educate on a variety of topics in the food world, hosted by the 1900 Building and food writer and photographer, Bonjwing Lee. Join us on Sunday morning to learn blintz-making, along with some spirited beverages to enhance the experience.
Born in Memphis, Laurence began his cooking career at Dancing Bear Lodge and then at Blackberry Farm, where he worked as a savory Sous Chef and then as the Executive Pastry Chef of The Barn at Blackberry Farm. With his fiancé Emily Williams, the two currently run one of the few Jewish Delis in the state of Tennessee. After eight years with the Blackberry family, Laurence joined Emily with her home bakery business, Lesser Babka, which gained a cult following in Knoxville.
After a series of popups, Laurence and Emily traveled to Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia in 2021 on a research trip to understand the culinary traditions of the region and connect with the Jewish heritage of his family. After returning stateside, Laurence and Emily began working on their forthcoming project to be announced this year. Meanwhile, Potchke, which opened as a 1-year culinary residency in the historic Regas Building of Knoxville has experienced growth from a residency to a permanent fixture in downtown Knoxville’s culinary scene.
PLEASE NOTE: Seating for the event is communal. Due to the nature of this event we will not be able to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions.
More information
Talking Food at 1900: Blintz Demo with Chefs Laurence Faber & Emily Williams at The Restaurant at 1900 is sold out.