On November 5, 1986 the Foundation officially opened the James Beard House to provide a center for the culinary arts, and to continue to foster the interest James Beard inspired in all aspects of food.
Photo: Max Flatow
Nestled in the heart of New York City's Greenwich Village, the James Beard House is grounded in our mission of Good Food for Good®, highlighting not only delicious food and drinks, but also the incredible participants behind our initiatives like the Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change™, Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership, Legacy Network, and more.
Walk through the historic James Beard House kitchen
Savor delicious cocktails during a reception in the Greenhouse
Or in the garden
Enjoy communal seating in the dining room
Experience private dining in the boardroom
Private Rentals
Step inside this historic townhouse, where culinary icons have cooked, dined, and defined America's food scene. Rentals at the James Beard House give you exclusive, private use of James Beard's home for enertaining. For more information about private rentals, please contact Brittany Robinson at brobinson@jamesbeard.org.
