Brooklyn Grange at Sunset Park

Brooklyn Grange is one of the first rooftop farms in the country. And this 3.2-acre Sunset Park location is their newest venture — where an abundance of vegetables, herbs, flowers, and honeybees is paired with a particularly spectacular view of Lady Liberty. Brooklyn Grange operates some of the world’s largest rooftop soil farms, producing over 100,000 pounds of organic vegetables each year for the New York City community and donating over 30% of their produce to individuals in need. It’s both a very impressive operation—and Kyrelle Leefatt and Pedro Arvizu of 1:1 Foods are an equally impressive pair of chefs. Brooklyn Grange introduced us to 1:1 Foods, a culinary social enterprise focused on community-led food justice through collaborative events, catering and community gatherings. They source locally from farms like The Grange, paying particular attention to businesses who use regenerative growing practices and pay fair wages, all while investing 100% of their profits back into grassroots food justice work. Kyrelle is a Brooklyn native who helmed the kitchen at The Meat Hook and Threes Brewing before taking the role as 1:1’s Culinary Director, where he crafts menus with international flavors and techniques inspired by his childhood in Bed Stuy. Pedro Arvizu is 1:1’s COO as well as a talented pastry chef who will cook the evening’s seasonal dessert. You can expect a stunning summer meal to match the scenery.