Dear Colleagues,

This month, the UBS Cooking School and community events calendars are filled with fun and engaging classes, events, and activations. Included are some delicious recipes for you to enjoy, as well as highlights of some of our Cooking School classes, Wellness Wednesday classes, and upcoming community events. Please join us for these exciting “Key Occasions.”

Regards,

The Community Management Team

Summer is when tomatoes are at their peak, full of flavor and sweetness. I tend to over-buy them when I see them at the market! In my search for new ways to use them in the kitchen, I have started adding them to the roasting pan any time I am cooking fish. The juiciness helps keep the fish moist, and roasting the tomatoes helps evaporate some of their water and condense their flavor. This salmon recipe is flexible: you could use a mild fish like halibut or snapper, or you could add more vegetables to the pan, such as sliced onions or peppers.

Salmon Roasted with Cherry Tomatoes & Garlic 

Serves 4

Ingredients:
3 tbsp (44 mL) olive oil

1 ½ lbs (680 grams) salmon, sliced into four filets

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

12 oz (340 grams) cherry tomatoes 

1 head garlic, cloves lightly smashed and peeled 

2 tbsp (29 mL) dry white wine, fish stock, or vegetable stock 

Chopped basil, parsley, or chives, for garnish 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425° F (232° C). Place salmon in a baking dish large enough to hold salmon in a single layer with a little space in between the pieces; add half of the oil to the salmon and season with salt and pepper, turning to coat on both sides. 
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes and garlic with remaining oil and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper; toss to mix. Scatter the vegetables in the pan, letting them sit on top of and in-between the filets. Pour wine or stock in from the side of the pan or in-between the filets, and avoid pouring the liquid on top of the salmon to prevent it from washing off the seasoning.
3. Transfer baking dish to the oven and cook for about 9 - 13 minutes until salmon is cooked through to 140 - 145° F (60 – 63° C), opaque inside and flaking apart easily. Remove the fish from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter. Spoon vegetables and liquid over the fish, and garnish with chopped herbs. 

Like many of us, on the hottest summer days I avoid turning on my oven or stove. Instead, I rely on no-cook meals that usually come in the form of a salad. This is one of my go-to dressings for those salads, when I need to add both richness and freshness to a bowl of humble ingredients. Since the dressing requires a blender or food processor, I like to keep the prep minimal for everything else. Try this over a tomato or cucumber salad or use it to liven up a bowl of chickpeas. 

Green Goddess Dressing  

Makes 2 ½ cups (591 mL)

Ingredients:
1 cup (237 mL) Greek yogurt  

1 cup (237 mL) sour cream 

1 anchovy filet, optional 

2 tbsp (29 mL) white wine vinegar 

½ cup (118 mL) chopped tarragon 

½ cup (118 mL) chopped chives 

½ cup (118 mL) chopped parsley 

1 clove garlic, minced 

Zest of 1 lemon 

Kosher salt & freshly cracked pepper 

Instructions:

1. Using a food processor or blender, blend all ingredients until pureed and smooth. 
2. Taste and adjust with more seasoning or vinegar, to taste. 

Celebrate Culture & Cuisine with Us!

This month, in partnership with MOSAIC, we’re honoring Swiss Day with the following themed menu items at the Café from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.:

• August 1: In honor of Swiss Day, the Cafe will host a Chef Table featuring savory Zurcher Geschnetzeltes (stew consisting of a mushroom-based white wine sauce served with veal), Spatzle (egg noodles with a dumpling-like consistency), Brown Butter Parsley, and Roasted Baby Carrots.

Join us for a month of amazing flavors, cultural appreciation, and tasty traditions. Don’t miss out - come hungry and celebrate with us! For more information, please visit goto/mosaicamericas

Every month, our Wellness Manager and registered dietitian Maya Billig (MS, RD, CDN) hosts informative Virtual Wellness Wednesday classes from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Don't miss this month's classes and sign up below!

• Wednesday, August 13: Coconut Milk, Water, and Oil: Health or Hype?
• Wednesday, August 27: Posture and Core Health for Total Body Wellness

Our cafeteria continues to delight and surprise us all month long with several tasty offerings that will be available on the days listed below. Don’t miss out on these special items!

• August 6: In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, the Chef Table will serve Ice Cream Sandwiches and Chocolate Chip Cookies.
• August 13, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: The Summer Lobster Roll Chef Table will feature a New England Lobster Roll served with Sea Salt & Black Pepper Kettle Chips.
• August 27, 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: In celebration of National Banana Day, the Chef Table will feature a Pop-Up including a Banana Split served with one scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream and your choice of toppings.

This year, we're celebrating Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a fitting treat: your own jumbo chocolate chip cookie to decorate, load up with mix-ins, and take home to enjoy! Once you're finished creating your masterpiece, we'll bake the cookie for you so that you can stop by at the end of the day and pick it up! On Thursday, August 7, join us in the Union Square room on Floor 2B between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to build your cookie, and please return between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to pick it up. Spots are limited, so please register below. The smell and taste of warm cookies awaits you!

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If the creative mind is like a muscle that must be trained to stay in shape, then the perfect place for exercise is our new Creative Writing Workshop! Join us for our debut session, where we will engage in multiple fun, thought-provoking creative writing exercises while enjoying a selection of wine. At the end of this session, you will receive a short writing prompt to complete using the skills gained from the exercises, and we will return next session to provide feedback and suggestions on each other's writing pieces, as a group! We will meet in the Berlin room on Floor 2B from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12. Space are limited, so please register below to secure your spot:

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Bring your lunch, take a seat, and join in on the conversation! Each session centers on a single topic – relevant, resonant, and sure to spark an exciting discussion. From last night’s sports game to the latest episode of "that show everyone’s been talking about," there’s a topic for everybody at the Hot Topic Lunch Table.

We will meet at the Coffee Bar at 12:00 p.m. and head to the café tables afterwards. Please register below so we know to expect you:

• Wednesday, August 13 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Squid Game
• Wednesday, August 20 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Hockey

Join as we write words of encouragement for local youth going back to school this August! We will meet in the Union Square room on Floor 2B from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 13, where all materials will be provided while supplies last. No registration is required.

In addition, we will also be collecting new School Supplies for local youth in need from Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 22. Please bring your donations to the bin that will be located at the 2B café entrance (near the G bank elevator). Thank you for your generosity!

Are you ready to explore the healthy food options available in the café? Join registered dietitian, nutritionist and wellness manager Maya Billig as she provides tips to improve your daily meal choices. She will explain the Better For You program and will also educate those with special dietary needs about the signage related to food allergens. There is no better time than the present to start eating better! This tour will take place in the cafe on Tuesday, August 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and we will meet at the Coffee Bar.

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Don't miss this special opportunity to refresh your Microsoft Teams and LinkedIn pictures with a complimentary headshot from iClick! We will meet on Tuesday, August 19 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Club Room on Floor 2B. Spots are limited, so please be sure to reserve your spot by signing up below:

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Who's that baby? Join us for our Baby Photo Matching Challenge, where you'll have a chance to match your colleagues' baby photos to the person they are today! Whoever guesses the most pictures correctly wins a prize. To participate, please submit your baby photo and a current photo of yourself here. For the challenge, we will meet on Wednesday, August 20 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Hong Kong room. Please register below so we know to expect you:

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The UBS Cooking School offers free, virtual classes daily where employees can practice their cooking skills and prepare fantastic recipes designed by our onsite chefs. A few of our popular, upcoming classes are featured below:

August 15: Savory Tomato Crostata

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

August 20: Virtual x Wellness Cooking Class: Tomato Tasting & Panzanella Salad

• 12:30 p.m. class

August 22: Summer No-Bake Dessert: Icebox Pie

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

August 29: Nigerian Puff Puff: Fried Donut Balls

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

Use this link to view more of our virtual Cooking School classes: Cooking School

The best photo of all is an instant photo you can hold in your hands, hang in your home, or decorate your desk with! Grab your colleagues or come on your own to take a memorable photo. For our debut session, we will take pictures the scenic Madison Square Park. Please meet us at the EMA Lobby Reception Desk on Tuesday, August 26 promptly at 4:00 p.m. From there, we will walk out to the park to begin snapping wonderful pictures! Afterwards, join us at our decoration station in the Union Square room on Floor 2B, where we will provide markers and stickers for you to label and decorate your photos. 

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Calling all tennis fans! In celebration of the US Tennis Open this month, join us for a watch party on Monday, August 25 from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., where snacks and refreshments will be provided. We will meet in the Club Room on Floor 2B. Please register below so we know to expect you:

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Premise Health will be hosting a tabling event regarding Annual Physicals on Thursday, August 28 on Floor 2B near the G elevator bank from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. A yearly exam is your chance to get a clear picture of your health and connect with your provider. Stop by to talk with the team about scheduling your yearly checkup, as no pre-registration is required!

Join us for our first ever Retro Gaming Hour, where we will host freeplay and tournament-style sessions alternating between our Xbox 360 and our Playstation 2. This week's featured console and title will be Halo 3 for the Xbox 360. Come relive your best gaming memories with Master Chief in freeplay-style 1v1 battles. Enjoy light refreshments and connect with colleagues who share an interest in retro gaming! We will meet in the Club Room on Floor 2B from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. Please register below so we know to expect you.

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Join us for an afternoon of epic quests, daring battles, and endless fun! Whether you're a seasoned dungeon master or a newbie rolling your first character, this event is perfect for you. We will meet on Wednesday, August 27 in the Dubai room on Floor 2B from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please register below to secure your spot. Let the games begin!

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Make the most of your summer with the following special event hosted by Madison Square Park Conservancy this month:

• NoMad Jazz Festival 2025: This summer, Madison Square Park Conservancy is thrilled to team up with The NoMad Alliance, The Jazz Gallery, and Flatiron NoMad Partnership to bring to our neighborhood the very first NoMad Jazz Festival at Madison Square Park. There will be free outdoor concerts, family fun, and community vibes—all in celebration of NoMad’s rich musical roots.

To view Madison Square Park Conservancy’s full event calendar, please click here.

Say hello to summer and become a part of our supportive community by joining our weekly outdoor running club! No experience is required, as all skill levels are welcome. We will meet at the Lobby Reception Desk on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. and on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. to run along the East River. Our hydration station will be open twice a month - a place to refuel with nutritious refreshments after the run. No registration is required. We can't wait to run with you!

Session One:   Tuesday, August 5 – 5:00 p.m.
Session Two:   Thursday, August 14 – 5:30 p.m. (Hydration Station)
Session Three: Tuesday, August 19 – 5:00 p.m. 
Session Four:   Thursday, August 28 – 5:30 p.m. (Hydration Station)

This month, expand your palette and join us for flavorful samplings and sales from an array of vendors below! The following offerings will be available during lunch from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.:

• Just Ice Tea: Organic, real-brewed, just sweet enough tea with simple and clean ingredients: August 13
• Savor By Susie's Grain-Free Pretzels: Grain-free and gluten-free pretzels featuring savory and sweet flavors: August 27

FDA Allergen Labeling: What’s New in 2025

Big news for anyone dealing with food allergies! As of January 2025, the FDA released updated guidance on food allergen labeling. These updates help make labels clearer and more accurate based on new science and feedback from the public.

Tree Nut Updates:

The FDA cut down its list of tree nuts that require allergen labeling—from 23 to just 12. Nuts like almonds, pecans, and cashews are still on the list. But coconut, chestnut, kola, shea nut, and a few others are no longer considered tree nuts under the law. That means coconut doesn’t need to appear in the “Contains” statement anymore.

Milk & Eggs:

Milk and eggs aren’t just about cows and chickens now. The FDA now requires labels to specify if the milk comes from goats or sheep, or if the eggs are from birds like ducks or quail. Look out for labels like “Contains: goat milk” or “duck egg.”

What About Other Allergens?

The FDA also clarified how it reviews other foods that might need to be labeled as allergens in the future. They’re looking at how common the allergies are and how severe reactions can be.

What This Means for You:

Food companies are encouraged to make these updates during their next label printing. Some may use stickers in the short term. These changes aim to keep people with allergies safer—and make it easier to understand what’s really in your food.

Protect Yourself from Ticks!

Summer is a great time to be outdoors! The warm weather and long daylight hours provide the perfect opportunity to relax at a park or beach and to be physically active hiking, biking, or playing outdoor sports. However, it is important to protect yourself from ticks. Tick season is especially dangerous this year. People often encounter ticks in their own yards and neighborhoods.

To protect yourself:

• Avoid wooded areas or tall grass. Stay on the trail.
• Apply insect repellent, such as DEET, to your skin over sunscreen. 
• Treat clothing with permethrin.
• After returning indoors, remove clothing and check for ticks. Clothes may be placed in a dryer on high heat for 10 minutes to kill ticks. 
• Use flea and tick treatment for pets. 

If you find a tick on you:

• Remove the tick immediately. If it is embedded, use clean tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin surface as possible and firmly pull the tick away from your skin.
• After removing the tick, clean the bite area with rubbing alcohol or soap and water. 
• If the tick is engorged or has been attached for more than 24 hours, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible. You may be eligible for a single dose of an antibiotic to protect against Lyme Disease.
• If you develop rash, fever, flu-like illness, or any other symptoms after a tick bite, seek medical attention right away. 

Sunshine & Sustainability

As the summer sun shines brightly in August, it's the perfect time to reflect on our relationship with the planet and take meaningful steps toward sustainability. There are many simple ways to live more sustainably during summer activities this month. Reducing single-use plastics is a great place to start. Bring reusable water bottles, shopping bags, and containers when heading to the beach or park. Additionally, supporting local farmers and purchasing seasonal foods are impactful choices. August offers an abundance of fresh produce, and buying from farmers' markets helps cut down on emissions from long-distance food transportation.

Water conservation is also especially important during the hot summer months. Water your garden early in the morning or late in the evening, fix any leaks, and consider using a rain barrel to collect water for outdoor use. If you're traveling, do your best to choose eco-friendly accommodations, minimize air travel when possible, and explore destinations by bike or on foot to reduce emissions. Remember, every action counts! By making conscious choices this August, you can contribute to a healthier Earth and encourage others to do the same. 

Since 1989, Shoe Repair & Shine has offered an abundance of onsite services to EMA, including patent leather clean-up, shoe dyeing, and shoe stretching! A wide variety of related products are also available for sale, such as suede renewal spray, leather conditioner, insoles, and shoe trees. Shoe Repair & Shine is located in EMA’s lobby in front of the 25 St/Park Ave S entrance. For service, please visit Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information, you can contact Shoe Repair & Shine’s office at 212.325.7610, or mobile at 917.655.2931.

Look no further! Dry Cleaning & Alteration by Flatiron Tailor Shop is available for all of your dry-cleaning needs. They offer competitive dry cleaning prices, alteration services, and free pickup and delivery. In addition, State and Liberty suits also receive a 15% off discount.

Dry Cleaning & Alteration by Flatiron Tailor Shop is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and is conveniently located onsite next to the shoeshine in front of the 25 St/Park Ave S entrance.

Please note that they will be closed from Friday, August 1 – Friday, August 22. During that time, pick up and drop-off will be available at 20 West 22nd Street, New York, NY 10010 on Floor 4 in Suite 410. For further details, please call 212.242.2495.