Dear Colleagues,

This month, the UBS Cooking School and community events calendars are packed 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

Ceviche is hugely popular in restaurants these days, but it is fun to make at home, too! If using raw fish for a classic ceviche preparation, it is important to use the freshest fish you can find or to use flash frozen fish; talk to your fishmonger when sourcing. If you want to avoid using raw fish, you can use cooked fish or shrimp.

Peruvian Ceviche

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 lb (453 g) fresh ocean fish (semi-firm white fish such as sea bass, striped bass, red snapper, grouper; or flat fish like sole or flounder), skin removed

Kosher salt

½ cup (118 mL) citrus juice (lemon, lime, sour orange, or a combination), strained

1 red onion, sliced thin

1 - 2 small hot chili peppers, such as limo, jalapeño, serrano, or habanero

1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped

Serving Suggestions: plantain chips, steamed sweet potato, or Peruvian corn

Instructions:

1. Prepare fish by slicing it into small strips or dicing it, about ½ inch or 1.25 cm. Salt fish lightly and let it sit 1 - 2 minutes; this helps open the pores so they absorb more juice. Put the strained citrus juice in a non-reactive bowl and add the fish to the citrus juice, tossing gently; cover and marinate in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
2. Soak the onion slices in ice water for 10 minutes. Drain and dry on paper towels. After the fish has marinated for 20 minutes, fold in the onion, chili, and cilantro. Let it sit for another 5 minutes to let the flavors marry. Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking. Enjoy immediately.

Once the summertime weather heats up, I rarely have the desire to turn on my stove. When I need an easy, light meal, I usually make a gazpacho; it is flexible and adaptable. In this recipe, I use watermelon to add bright summer flavor; but it can be replaced with more tomato if you prefer or swapped with peaches for a unique twist!

Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho

Serves 4

Ingredients:

1 English cucumber

2 small shallots, peeled

2 slices crustless white bread, soaked in a little water until hydrated

¼ medium watermelon, peeled and chopped

4 ripe, medium heirloom tomatoes, diced

3 – 4 basil or mint leaves (or both), chopped

1 lemon or lime

Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper

3 tablespoons (39 g) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Halve the cucumber; rough chop one half and finely dice the other. Repeat with the shallots, rough chopping half and finely dicing the other half.
2. In a blender, combine the soaked bread with the watermelon, tomatoes, herbs, juice from half the lemon or lime, and the chopped cucumber and shallot (reserve the finely diced cucumber and shallot); season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth.
3. Once blended, transfer to a bowl and slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking vigorously. Taste and continue to adjust with more seasoning, citrus juice, or olive oil as desired. Transfer to serving plates and garnish with finely diced cucumber, shallot, and a swirl of olive oil.

This month, EMA's Fitness Center is offering a series of free self-defense workshops to all gym members:

Protective Offense: Self-Defense Beyond Fighting:

• Wednesday, July 8 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Join us for a unique self-defense workshop inspired by the book Reimagining Women's Self-Defense: Protective Offense by self-defense educator Teja VanWicklen. This workshop teaches individuals to recognize danger early and establish firm, non-negotiable physical and emotional boundaries. To sign up, please visit the Fitness Center on Floor 1B.

Technical Boxing with Rasheem:

• Wednesday, July 15 from 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Technical boxing is highly effective for self-defense. Be sure to sign up for this high-energy class to learn proper stance, footwork, defense, and clean punching mechanics while building timing, coordination, and conditioning. This class is perfect for beginners and experienced athletes looking to sharpen fundamentals, improve movement, and train with intention, not just intensity. To sign up, please visit the Fitness Center on Floor 1B.

Kick off summer with the following special events hosted by Madison Square Park Conservancy:

• Garden Walk: Catch the park’s hydrangea collection at its peak bloom! Register here to join this free walk on Tuesday, July 14 from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
• Carnegie Hall Citywide: Cerus Quartet: With a vast repertoire of contemporary compositions, the Cerus Quartet is on a mission to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st-century classical music. Register here for their free outdoor concert on Wednesday, July 22, from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.!

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

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:

July 27 - July 31: In celebration of National Cheesecake Day this month, add a slice of joy to your day by enjoying a delicious assortment of cheesecake slices available in the cold case from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.!

Celebrate Culture & Cuisine with Us!

This month, in partnership with MOSAIC, we’re celebrating Independence Day, Bastille Day, and French American Heritage Month with the following menu items at the Café from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.:

• Celebrate Independence Day with our July 1 MOSAIC Chef Table featuring Bobby Flay's Curry-Rubbed Smoked Chicken Thighs with Sorghum-Chile Glaze from Bobby Flay's Barbecue Addiction. While curry may seem unexpected at a Fourth of July cookout, its roots run deep in Southern culinary history. As a major colonial port and spice hub, Charleston helped introduce curry flavors to American kitchens centuries ago, making this smoky, spice-rubbed barbecue dish a delicious tribute to both Southern tradition and America's rich culinary heritage. Visit the café anytime from July 1 - 31 to enter our raffle for a chance to win the cookbook and bring Bobby's legendary grilling recipes home!
• In celebration of Bastille Day and French American Heritage Month, the Global Buffet will serve Beef Bourguignon (a hearty beef stew cooked in red wine); Coq au Vin (a savory stew consisting of chicken braised in red wine); Farro Mushroom Pilaf; Haricots Verts Amandine (a classic French side dish consisting of green beans and almonds); Tomato Herb & Lentil Salad; Pear & Walnut Salad with Roquefort (French blue cheese), Grapes, and Walnuts; and Frisée Salad (frisée is a mildly bitter leafy green) with Lardons (small strips or cubes of thick-cut, salt-cured pork belly) on July 14. This menu features recipes from The Complete Recipes by Paul Bocuse. Enter a raffle to win this cookbook by visiting the café anytime from July 13 - July 17!

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.

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th anniversary! In honor of this remarkable milestone, we will showcase a different state each day with delicious snacks, lively games, and vibrant music. We will meet from Monday, July 6 to Thursday, July 9, between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. in the Hong Kong Room on Floor 2B. Please register using the link below so we know to expect you:

Sign Up Here

In celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the Café will also offer the following festive items:

• July 1 - July 31: The Coffee Bar will offer a festive Red, White and Brew Iced Latte, containing strawberry syrup on the bottom and topped with espresso, milk, and crushed, freeze-dried blueberries all month from 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.!
• July 2: The Global Buffet will feature BBQ Chicken, Smoked Baby Back Ribs, Baked Beans, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Sautéed Collard Greens, Tortellini Pasta Salad, Fresh Watermelon, Feta & Mint Salad, and Potato Salad from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• July 2: The Dessert Station will serve assorted classic American desserts, including assorted pies, cookies, and cupcakes, from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Who has a birthday in July and is ready to celebrate? During each month, we host a Birthday Bash, complete with cake and a cheerful rendition of "Happy Birthday" sung to all of our co-workers with birthdays within the month. Our next celebration will take place on Thursday, July 9 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Geneva Room on Floor 2B. Please register below to secure your spot:

Sign Up Here

Are you ready to celebrate the Tour de France - without having to leave the office? Join us for EMA’s Tour de UBS Cycling Challenge from Monday, July 13 to Friday, July 17! During this time, come to the Fitness Center and compete in our cycling challenge open to all - where the winner will receive a special prize! Those who are not current members of the Fitness Center are welcome to participate in the challenge at the gym for free during this time after filling out a waiver. Each participant is permitted to spend up to 2 hours cycling per day during the Challenge. These two hours can be split and allocated throughout each day as desired anytime the Fitness Center is open (5:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.). A tracker will be provided to each participant.

On Monday, July 13, we will kick off this exciting event by offering catered snacks and refreshments for participants in the Fitness Center from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.! Please register for our Tour de UBS below so we know to expect you:

Sign Up Here

Celebrate 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. to run along the East River. Our hydration station will be open each Tuesday from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Battery Park Room on Floor 2B - a place to refuel with nutritious refreshments before and after the run. No registration is required. We can't wait to run with you!

Every month, our Wellness Manager and registered dietitian Maya Billig (MS, RD, CDN) hosts informative virtual Wellness Wednesday classes. Don't miss this month's classes, be sure to sign up below!

• Virtual Wellness Class - Healthy Travel & Vacation Habits!: Wednesday, July 8 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Peach BBQ Salmon & Sugar Snap Slaw: Wednesday, July 15 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness Class - Blue Zones - The Science Behind Longevity: Wednesday, July 22 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Almond Crust Trout & Warm Spinach Salad: Wednesday, July 29 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

As the biggest sports tournament in the world draws to a close, two countries remain standing after defeating the top soccer teams from around the globe. Join us on Friday, July 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Union Square Room on Floor 2B to celebrate the top two teams as we prepare for the final match! Wear your soccer jersey, bring your colleagues, and enjoy an hour of fun, food, and culture around sport. We will announce the bracket winner from the opening ceremony and enjoy World Cup trivia for prizes! Refreshments and light bites inspired by the cuisine of the top two countries will be served. You won't want to miss out on the fun; be sure to register below so we know to expect you!

Sign Up Here

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. For further details, please call 551.574.4699