Ongi (온기): Warmth — Fermentation, Tea, Desserts, and Ceramics
Showcase & Live Experience
Presented by Korean Cuisine Globalization Committee
Supported by Korean Cultural Center New York
◾ DATE & TIME
- Showcase: October 7th, 2025~October 11, 2025
Tuesday @ 10 am~ 3:30 pm
Wednesday~Friday @ 10 am~6 pm
Saturday @ 11 am~5 pm
- Cooking Demonstration & Tasting
Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 @ 4 pm~5:30 pm (*Invitation Only)
Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 @ 2 pm~3:30 pm (*Open to Public)
◾ VENUE
Korean Cultural Center New York
(122 E 32nd Street, New York, NY 10016)
The Korean Cuisine Globalization Committee (KCGC) proudly presents Ongi (온기): Warmth — Fermentation, Tea, Desserts, and Ceramics – Showcase & Live Experience, an immersive program exploring the harmony of fermentation, tea, desserts, and ceramics. The event is supported by the Korean Cultural Center New York.
In Korean tradition, ongi (온기) refers not only to the vessel that holds food but also to the warmth itself. This dual meaning embodies the devotion, patience, and care at the heart of Korean food culture. From fermentation that transforms soybeans into savory pastes to tea rituals and ceramic artistry, ongi symbolizes a living warmth that continues to inspire today.
Through live demonstrations, curated tastings, and a showcase , this program highlights how food and craft intertwine to create moments of reflection and connection. Participants will experience curated tea concepts with live cooking demonstration and tastings by Tea Director Boeun Lim. Also ceramic works showcase by artist Garoi Jeong alongside master ceramicist Kim Jong-hoon.
Featuring Menu
Makjang Sweet Potato with Fried Burdock
Red Bean Rice Cake with Gochujang Cream
Pairing with Korean Traditional Fermented tea
🔳 ABOUT THE DEMONSTRATOR & ARTISTS
Boeun Lim — Tea Director & Author
Since 2011, Boeun Lim has reimagined tea as a cultural experience, creating gatherings that harmonize taste, memory, and season. She has collaborated internationally with brands such as Amorepacific and Shott New Zealand, developed innovative tea beverages, and authored TEA & TEA FOOD. A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Seoul’s Pastry and Bakery Program, Lim combines refined culinary knowledge with her award-winning expertise in tea culture.
Garoi Jeong — Ceramic Artist
Founded by artist Kim Gil-san, Jeong-garoi pursues the aesthetic of refined simplicity. Working in white and black porcelain, Jeong interprets the spirit of traditional Korean ceramics as “usable art” for contemporary life. His works, inspired by Joseon white porcelain and Daegaya pottery, embody harmony between tradition, materials, and daily use.
Kim Jong-hoon — Master Ceramicist
For over four decades, Kim Jong-hoon has dedicated his life to traditional Korean ceramics. Specializing in moon jars crafted from Seongju white clay and fired in traditional wood kilns, his works embody the ideals of purity, inclusiveness, and natural imperfection. Kim’s artistry continues the living legacy of Korean ceramic tradition.
🔳 ABOUT KOREAN CUISINE GLOBLIZATION COMMITTEE (KCGC)
KCGC USA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting authentic Korean cuisine and food culture across the eastern United States. Through cultural exchange, research, and education, we aim to raise global recognition of Korean cuisine as a healthy, respected, and internationally beloved food tradition.