Join Ceres Food × Film and The Neighborhood this Wednesday, November 4, at Brooklyn Art Haus for an evening of food, film, and conversation centered around Orna & Ella, Tomer Heymann’s intimate documentary about the iconic Tel Aviv restaurant, the two women behind it, and the bittersweet closing of a place that shaped so many lives.
When: Wednesday, November 4
Time: 6:30 PM
Where: Brooklyn Art Haus
Want a taste first? Watch the trailer
General Admission: $40Your ticket includes admission to the screening and food by Naama Tamir of Lighthouse. Drinks will be available for purchase from the Brooklyn Art Haus bar.
Evening Program:
6:30 PM: Doors open. Drinks & gathering in the Brooklyn Art Haus gallery and bar
7:00-8:00 PM: Screening of Orna & Ella
8:00 PM: Food and Conversation with Naama Tamir of Lighthouse
8:20-9:00 PM: Drinks, food, mingling, and reception
Open for 26 years, Orna & Ella became a neighborhood institution known for its thoughtful, unfussy approach to food and its pioneering women owners. During the restaurant’s final week, Heymann, who had worked there for six years, captured an intimate portrait of friendship, partnership, and letting go.
Following the screening, Naama Tamir of Lighthouse BK will prepare a selection of vegetarian bites inspired by the Orna & Ella cookbooks, including its much-loved sweet potato pancakes. She’ll also share memories of the restaurant, its influence, and her own experience as a female restaurateur.
Stay for food, drinks, and conversation through 9:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
Warmly,
Maayan and the Ceres team
PS: The Ceres Collection keeps growing!
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