Celebrating Community, Culture, & Cuisine
about-the-cookout
A VIBE. A MOVEMENT. A MOMENT.
THE COOKOUT is a signature event by Chef JJ Johnson that brings the spirit of Black cookouts to the heart of New York City — a joyful, flavor-packed celebration of chefs, stories, and foodways that have shaped American cuisine. It's culture-forward, rooted in tradition, and unapologetically vibrant.
From legendary talent like REV RUN, D-Nice, Kid Capri and Angela Yee to celebrated chefs and rising stars — The Cookout isn't just a tasting, it's a movement.
Come for the food, stay for the culture.
