Grounded Conversation Over Dinner: Dana Cowin Progressive Hedonist (Sept 20)

Grounded Conversations Over Dinner
Hope Through Hospitality with Dana Cowin & Edwina von Gal
Saturday, September 20 | 6-8:00pm
5:15pm: Optional LongHouse Garden Tour included with ticket

The second program in the Grounded Conversations series, presented in partnership by LongHouse and Perfect Earth Project, explores the theme of Hope through Hospitality.

Food visionary Dana Cowin, founder of Progressive Hedonist and former editor-in-chief of Food & Wine, brings her unique perspective on pleasure, sustainability, and purpose in food to LongHouse. She will guide an interactive dinner conversation exploring how hospitality and food can nurture connection, resilience, and hope.

In dialogue with Edwina von Gal, founder of Perfect Earth Project, Dana will reflect on the ways every aspect of what we eat—how it’s grown, prepared, and shared—affects all living things.

The evening features a multi-course meal designed around mushrooms, sourced entirely from Long Island growers, with both plant-based and meat dishes included. Stay tuned for menu details, soon to be revealed.

Seating is intentionally intimate, and limited to only 30 guests. Reserve early to secure your place at the table for this rare evening of conversation, community, and cuisine.

About Dana Cowin
Dana Cowin is an award-winning editor, author, podcast host and convener who propels change and fosters resilience through food and joy.

Founder of Progressive Hedonist, Cowin has launched a national potluck series, podcast, and newsletter to build community, support local food, reduce food waste and deepen commitments to healing the planet. This movement builds on Cowin’s experience creating Speaking Broadly, which featured events, a zine and podcast spotlighting visionary women at the intersection of creativity, sustainability and food.

In traditional media for most of her career, Cowin was Editor in Chief of Food & Wine Magazine for more than 20 years. She has written extensively on food and culture, including a cookbook, "Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen: Learning to Cook with 65 Great Chefs and 100 Recipes." Cowin has been a judge on Top Chef and Beat Bobby Flay as well as a speaker at SXSW, the Welcome Conference, TEDx Manhattan, and many other events. She's on the board of Food Education Fund and, as well as the Food Council of City Harvest and Hot Bread Kitchen.

About Perfect Earth Project
Founded by Edwina von Gal in 2013, Perfect Earth Project is a nonprofit, dedicated to educating, engaging, and inspiring individuals, land care professionals, and decision makers to adopt toxic-free, nature-based, and climate-responsible landscaping practices necessary for a healthier, more sustainable—and beautiful—environment for all. Perfectearthproject.org