Your evening at Longwood begins in the Ornamental Kitchen Garden, the heart of our culinary program.
Here, vegetables, fruits, and herbs are harvested weekly through a unique collaboration between our chefs and horticulturists, creating a true garden-to-table experience rooted in freshness, seasonality, and place.
The evening continues in the award-winning 1906, where Executive Chef George Murkowicz and team present a thoughtfully curated six-course menu celebrating both the beauty and bounty of the Gardens.
An Evening in Longwood Gardens, Featuring 1906 is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good® anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.
1906 Featured Participants
- Executive Chef
George Murkowicz - Sous Chef
Noah Worthington - Sous Chef
Alex Neaton - Production Chef
Susanna Vaughn - Pastry Executive Chef
Cecilia Gaudioso - Pastry Sous Chef
Amanda Clarke - Culinary Director
William Brown
About the James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to leading chefs and the broader culinary industry towards a new standard of excellence. Our guiding principle, Good Food for Good®, informs our vision of a vibrant, equitable, and sustainable independent restaurant industry that stands as a cornerstone of American culture and drives towards a better food system. For nearly 40 years, JBF has been instrumental in recognizing, amplifying, educating, and training the individuals who shape American food culture. Today, our mission comes to life through the prestigious James Beard Awards, industry and community-focused programming, advocacy and policy initiatives, and exciting culinary events and partnerships around the country—including at our new Platform by JBF® event space in New York City. Learn more at jamesbeard.org, sign up for our emails, and follow @beardfoundation on social media.