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Meet & Eat with Chef Judy Joo in John Jay Dining Hall

February 12, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:30 PM
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John Jay Dining Hall

Chef Judy Joo visits Columbia Dining for a Korean food takeover at John Jay Dining Hall! Be the first to arrive for a chance to win a copy of her latest cookbook, K-Quick – stay for the delicious eats and chance to meet Chef Joo. On the lunch menu: Korean Fried Chicken, Kimchi Fried Rice, Bibimbap, Yujacha Cheesecake, and more. Brought to you in partnership with Columbia Engineering Alumni. 

A Culinary Dynamo with a Korean Soul: 
Judy Joo ('97SEAS) left behind a Wall Street career to pursue her passion for cooking. In 2004, she trained at New York’s French Culinary Institute and earned a Grand Diplôme in Pastry Arts. She went on to work at notable venues, including Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, The French Laundry, The Fat Duck, and Nahm. As the only female Iron Chef UK, Joo is a Food Network and TV regular and launched a Korean street food empire, Seoul Bird. Joo’s latest cookbook: K-Quick, focuses on fresh, exciting, and accessible recipes.

*This event is for Columbia Dining plan holders