Experiences

  • Ramen, Enjoyed Together

  • Drawing Without Conclusions

  • Mahjong Social Club

  • How Broadway Happens

  • Watercolor, Layer by Layer

  • Let the Games Begin

  • The Sandwich That Broke the Internet

  • Jewelry Making: From Wax to Wearable

  • Shake Up Your Team Drinks

  • Take Your Best Shot

Bring your team together over signature bowls of heart-warming ramen from chef Rasheeda Purdie, founder of East Village favorite Ramen by Rā, known for its inventive, breakfast-inspired approach. Guests will taste highlights from the menu—including her celebrated bacon, egg, and cheese ramen—while hearing the story of her journey from high-fashion stylist for clients like Beyonce and Michelle Obama to cooking in some of New York’s most respected kitchens.

Expect nourishing flavors, inspiring conversation, and a shared connection that will last well beyond the meal.

Your Host

Rasheeda is the chef and founder of Ramen by Ra, an East Village staple celebrated for deeply comforting ramen with a quietly inventive edge.
Her cooking weaves heritage, seasonality, and instinct into food that feels soulful, generous, and unmistakably personal.

  • Recognized by The New Yorker,
    The New York Times, and Forbes

  • Appeared on Beat Bobby Flay

  • Named one of Ebony’s
    “Black Chefs You Should Know”

  • Dubbed NYC’s Ramen Queen
    by Essence

  • AFeatured by NYC Tourism as a
    chef shaping the city’s food culture

Learning to see the world differently is a skill that matters at work and in life. In this experience, your team will slow down, stay present, and explore the idea that there’s rarely just one right way forward. Guided by artist Dan Sabau, you’ll take part in a live drawing session, sketching a moving figure with an emphasis on observation over outcome.

Leaving with a few sketches, a shared sense of focus, and a reminder that perspective is something built together, in the moment.

Your Host

Dan is a Romanian-born painter based in Brooklyn, known for evocative, figure-driven work that feels both intimate and cinematic. Influenced by artists such as Nicole Eisenman, and Marlene Dumas, his practice centers on physically striking subjects and unconventional beauty.

  • BFA in Painting from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a minor in sculpture

  • Exhibited at NADA Miami Basel and Scope Switzerland Basel

  • Numerous solo and group shows New York City, particularly in Brooklyn

  • Active participant in Greenpoint Open Studios & other NYC art initiatives

Connection, focus, and a touch of friendly competition turn this guided mahjong experience into a shared moment of presence and play. Led by Florian Koenigsberger, your team will learn the rules, rhythm, and etiquette of the game through hands-on instruction that’s as social as it is thoughtful.

You’ll leave with new skills and a sense of easy camaraderie—where conversation flows, tiles click, and the table feels like a small community.

Your Host

Florian is a New York–born culture builder with a background in community-centered storytelling at Google, using mahjong as both social engine and communication tool. Around the table, he teaches first-time players the rhythm of the game while drawing out their instincts, personalities, and strategies, creating gatherings that feel part salon, part game night—structured enough to guide, relaxed enough for real connection. Florian creates rooms where people feel seen, welcomed, and ready to open up.

  • BFA in American Studies at Yale University

  • Co-Founder of See In Black

  • Winner of the ADCOLOR Innovator Award

  • Co-winner (alongside Google’s CMO) of The One Show’s CMO Pencil

Great work often appears effortless, even when it’s anything but. In this experience, your team will join theater critic Christian Lewis for a behind-the-scenes look at Broadway, hearing stories from rehearsal rooms, production meetings, and creative planning sessions that reveal how countless moving parts come together night after night.

You’ll leave with a sharper appreciation for collaboration, thoughtful problem-solving, and how complexity is managed gracefully—often far from the spotlight.

Your Host

Christian is a theater critic and scholar based in New York City, known for incisive writing on contemporary theater, queer politics, and disability. They review Broadway and Off-Broadway productions and contribute criticism to many major outlets, often centering questions of representation and access.

  • Recipient of the 2024 Edward Medina Prize for Excellence in Cultural Criticism from the American Theatre Critics Association

  • PhD from CUNY Graduate Center

  • Theater critic with bylines in Variety, American Theatre, TheaterMania, Theatrely, Playbill, Queerty, Out, INTO, and HuffPost

  • Co-host of Broadway Podcast Network

True focus is a rare gift in a fast-moving world. In this hands-on floral workshop with Joanna Block, your team will slow down and let hands and mind work together, building arrangements guided by touch, balance, and intuition rather than overthinking.

You’ll leave with a finished piece, a sense of calm presence, and the quiet satisfaction of having been fully absorbed in the moment—together.

Your Host

Joanna is a New York–based floral designer known for lush, organic arrangements that balance modern restraint with wild, seasonal abundance. Drawing from the city’s iconic Flower District, she creates bespoke installations for weddings, events, and intimate gatherings that transform spaces into living artworks. Trained at respected studios including Putnam Flowers, Adore Floral, and Aurora Botanica, Joanna brings her sculptural approach and gift for hosting into immersive workshops, guiding groups through the tactile joy of design, stem by stem.

Creativity often surfaces when the mind quiets and curiosity takes the lead. In this guided watercolor session, your team will explore foundational techniques—from light washes to layered depth—learning just enough to feel confident without feeling constrained. As colors mix and forms emerge, conversation flows, experimentation is encouraged.

The experience closes with a shared reflection that celebrates both the artwork and the simple joy of creating together.

Your Host

Gosha is a Russian American painter known for bold acrylics, a clear-line style, and a deep command of watercolor. His interest in adaptation stems from moving from Moscow to Hollywood after the collapse of the Soviet Union, where he learned art hands-on while working at a Los Angeles art supply store. He runs Dirty Hands Workshop on the Lower East Side, teaching a technique-forward, accessible approach to painting rooted in connection, change, and creative resilience.

  • Exhibited in major galleries across Los Angeles, London, Athens, and Hong Kong

  • Held solo exhibitions internationally, including Opera Portal at Allouche Benias in Athens and Last Element at The Hole NYC

  • Featured in prominent art fairs such as Dallas Art Fair, ZONA MACO, Art SG, KIAF, and Enter Art Fair

  • Completed a PLOP residency in London

A little friendly competition can energize a group and reveal new sides of the people you work with. In this custom game-show experience hosted by Harry Hill, your team competes in fast-paced rounds tailored to your group’s dynamics, quirks, and shared knowledge—complete with pop-culture twists and a sudden-death finale.

You’ll leave buzzing with laughter, momentum, and a renewed sense of connection.

Your Host

Harry Hill is a New York–based comedian, creator, and cultural commentator known for his sharp, detail-driven takes on pop culture. With a background in fashion and creative direction, he brings an editor’s eye and a distinct visual sensibility to his comedy, blending wit, aesthetics, and satire.

  • Named one of TikTok’s breakout comedy creators

  • Featured by The New York Times, Vogue, and PAPER Magazine for his cultural commentary

  • Host of the BuzzFeed series ‘Harry Asks’, interviewing celebrities and creators

  • Collaborated with major brands including Coach, 7-Eleven, Absolut, Bumble, and Hotels.com

A great photograph captures more than appearance—it reflects presence and authenticity. In this relaxed, custom-designed studio session, your team will be guided by photographer Vito through a collaborative group shoot, with gentle direction, subtle styling, and an easy, playful atmosphere.

You’ll leave with individual portraits and a team image that capture personality, openness, and the experience you shared together.

Your Host

Vito is a photographer and multimedia artist—and a true New York original. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he picked up a camera at 12, documenting the graffiti and street life that shaped his eye. Over the past three decades, he’s become a revered chronicler of urban nightlife, fashion, and queer culture, known for a bold, movement-driven style that celebrates authenticity, self-expression, and creative freedom.

  • Photography featured in HuffPost

  • Featured on dapperQ’s ‘He Said/We Said’ series

  • Performed at major festivals including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, and SXSW

  • Profiled as NYC’s In-Demand DJ by The New York Times

  • Opened for Beyonce, Machine Gun Kelly, Swizz Beatz, and Wyclef Jean

Turning an idea into something truly impactful takes curiosity, courage, and hands-on practice. In this experience, your team joins the founders of Shmackwich for a lively, step-by-step session making their iconic wagyu chopped cheese, while hearing how the brand grew from a pandemic pop-up into a viral sensation through collaborations with Roberta’s, Greenberg’s Bagels, Arc’teryx, and Supreme.

You’ll leave having shared a memorable meal—and with a sharper sense of the creativity, grit, and collaboration.

Your Hosts

Founded by New York hospitality veterans Jordan, Midi, and Sibi, Shmackwich brings together front-of-house expertise, nightlife and DJ culture, and experimental food and creative direction. Drawing from their distinct lanes of NYC culture, the trio reimagined the classic chopped cheese with chef-driven ingredients and hip-hop attitude—building an authentically New York brand that quickly grew from sandwich to movement.

  • Featured in Edible Manhattan as ‘NYC’s hip-hop sandwich.’

  • Collaborated with Soho House, Arc’teryx, Supreme, and Brandon Blackwood

  • Held a residency at Chelsea’s Olly Olly Market, described by Heritage Foods as “already a NY staple”

  • With experience at Balthazar, USHG, and Thomas Keller

When was the last time you made something lasting with your own hands? In this hands-on workshop, your team joins Lizz Jardim to explore the historic craft of wax carving, shaping a custom ring or pendant from sketch to finished form. Moving step by step—carving, refining, and sharing along the way.

You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece, a shared sense of accomplishment, and the quiet satisfaction of having created something meaningful together.

Your Host

The designer and founder of L.JARDIM, a Brooklyn-based studio established in 2014 and known for industrial, sculptural pieces that blur the line between jewelry and wearable art. Today, her work spans chains, harnesses, face and body jewelry, and custom commissions—each rooted in meticulous craftsmanship and a deeply personal relationship between object and wearer.

  • Featured in Vogue discussing how to wear face and body jewelry

  • Profiled by Nylon in a studio-tour feature that spotlights her Brooklyn workspace

  • Highlighted by Fred Perry’s Subculture platform and COMUNE

  • Hosts wax-carving and jewelry workshops through L.JARDIM

Office drinks don’t always feel like a reward—this experience makes them one. Guided by award-winning bartender Kitty Bernardo, your team turns after-work cocktails into a hands-on, playful session exploring how small choices—ice, balance, timing—transform a drink. From New York classics to spirited tiki creations, each round blends precision, creativity, and intuition, with expert tips, stories from behind the bar.

A lively, collaborative atmosphere that leaves everyone more connected, confident, and inspired.

Your Host

Kitty is an award-winning mixologist and bar manager at Paradise Lost, one of New York City’s most inventive, conversation-driven cocktail bars. Known for a thoughtful, boundary-pushing approach to drinks, Kitty weaves storytelling, culture, and technique into every pour. Recognized as a StarChefs NYC Rising Star, Kitty brings a deeply personal philosophy to mixology — where cocktails are as much about people as they are about spirits.

  • Punch’s Best New Bartender (2024)

  • StarChefs NYC Rising Star (2025)

  • Best Bartender at the Spill Awards (2025)

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