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Made to Share

A live cooking series connecting food, culture, and community at the Judy Genshaft Honors College.

About the Series

Made to Share: A Judy Genshaft Honors College Food and Culture Studio Series brings together curious students and Tampa Bay chefs for vibrant, live cooking demonstrations at the ÌÇÐÄVlog's Judy Genshaft Honors College.

The series blends cultural identity with shareable dishes, encouraging students to cook creatively while engaging with cultures beyond their own. Through live demonstrations with local chefs, students explore how food serves as a gateway to understanding diverse histories, traditions, and communities. Hosted in the Leona Genshaft Food and Culture Studio, Made to Share offers an immersive experience where culinary innovation meets global perspectives, broadening students’ cultural horizons through hands-on learning.

The Studio Experience

• Student-led interviews with guest chefs
• Live cooking demonstration
• Tasting of freshly prepared dishes
• Take-home recipe

How to Attend

Made to Share events are open to all Honors students interested in cooking, culinary storytelling, and impacting a community through food. Registration for each event opens approximately two weeks before the event date and is limited due to studio capacity.

15th Street Farms Founder Emmanuel Roux | May 1, 2026

For the final Made to Share event of the spring semester, Chef Emmanuel Roux brings sustainable practices, global flavors, and thoughtfully crafted recipes to the Honors College.

Based in St. Petersburg, 15th Street Farms is an urban educational farm and kitchen dedicated to sustainability, community wellness, and hands-on learning. Founded in 2010 as a therapeutic garden, it has grown into a thriving community hub offering cooking classes, farm-to-table dinners, and educational programming. With the addition of a commercial kitchen and event space in 2023, the farm now serves as an urban oasis where guests can experience fresh, organically grown food while supporting free outreach and wellness initiatives.

The Gonzmart Family from the Columbia Restaurant | Feb. 6, 2026

Founded in 1905 in Ybor City, the Columbia is the oldest continuously operated restaurant in Florida and the oldest Hispanic restaurant in the United States. For generations, the Gonzmart family has carried forward its legacy, weaving history, culture, and family values into each Cuban dish.

As part of the inaugural Made to Share event, the Gonzmart family offered an inside look at the tradition and craftsmanship behind the Columbia Restaurant’s beloved 1905 Salad and Original Cuban Sandwich.