Jewish Cooking with Joan Nathan
It takes more than apples and honey to make a Rosh Hashanah dinner. Just ask Joan Nathan, the James Beard Award–winning author behind Jewish Cooking in America. Nathan will discuss her favorite High Holiday recipes and the history of Jewish food. Let’s hope it does something for your brisket, too. FREE Tenement Museum Shop, 108 Orchard St between Broome and Delancey Sts (212-431-0233). 6:30pm.
Celebrate Mexico Now
They say New York isn’t known for its Mexican food; more than 25 local eateries, including Toloache and Hecho en Dumbo, would disagree. They’re participating in this South of the Border take on Restaurant Week, offering prix-fixe menus (prices range from $15 to $25 for lunch, and $20 to 35 for dinner). Various times and locations; visit mexiconowfestival.org for a full list of participating restaurants. Through Sept 20.