Goethe Institute



Migratory Notes: New York Edition I


  • Tablescape creative direction and production, expressing the narrative through form, texture, and composition
  • Culinary concept, menu design, and execution, highlighting the diverse flavors shaped by migration
  • Full-service staffing, ensuring a seamless and attentive guest experience

A collaboration between sound designer Emeka Ogboh and Forthave Gin, exploring migratory patterns across New York City through sound, flavor, and shared experience. The table was conceived as a reflection of the city’s layered histories—translating movement and cultural exchange into a cohesive dining environment.







Photos by: Matthew Gilbertson

You only live once, so eat, twice.