Guided breathwork
Guided breathwork to land in your body.
A sensorial dinner experience for queer men
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · two seatings, 5:30 and 8:30 PM
Edy's Grocer · 136 Meserole Ave, Greenpoint
Hosted by Brian Lamy · dinner by Chef Edy Massih
Seatings
14–20 guests each · live availability
The Kindling is a social wellness community for queer men and non-binary folx to gather for sober, phone-free experiences that focus on connection for longevity.
The invitation
For one night only this summer, you're invited to step away from the busy NYC street and take a seat at a new dinner table where connection is the foundation for the night, not an after thought.
In this guided dinner experience, we start as a table of strangers and end with new stories and friendships that move beyond the dinner table. Across five courses, you'll be guided through grounding breathwork to arrive, prompts to move past small talk, practices for deeper connection, and space to be exactly as you are.
What to expect
An intimate candlelit dinner for 14–20 guests
Real conversation
Prompts that open real conversation, not surface talk.
Five courses
Five course family style Lebanese dinner by chef Edy Massih.
Shared at one table
Experience and share food in a new way.
Candlelit & intimate
Intimate candle lit dinner for 14–20 guests.
Closing meditation
A closing meditation to integrate the evening.
Menu
Five courses, family style, by chef Edy Massih
I
Mezze and Pickled Goods
Variety of homemade mezze dips, pickled goods, marinated olives, crudite, zaatar brushed pita, and crackers.
II
Sesame Harissa Tuna Tartare
Avocado, toum, sesame seeds, cucumber, cilantro, snap peas, soy sauce, harissa oil, served with pita chips.
III
Sumac Summery Fattoush Salad
Toasted chickpea pasta, heirloom tomato, Persian cucumber, radish, mint, pistachio, sumac lemon vinaigrette.
IV
Papillote Mediterranean Branzino
Roasted local long beans, capers, kalamata olives, thyme, and garlic.
V
Lemon Rosewater Olive Oil Cake
Served with labneh mousse.
Dietary note
This menu is adaptable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and pescatarian. Please note we cannot guarantee 100% gluten free as dishes are shared. Please share any allergies when registering to ensure that the menu meets your needs.
Your hosts for the evening
Brian Lamy breathwork facilitator & therapist
A sober gay man creating experiences for queer men to deepen their connection and belonging to themselves and each other. The dinner is trauma-informed and somatic from the ground up: every part of the night is optional, paced with care, and built to help you feel safe enough to be seen.
Edy Massih chef, Edy's Grocer
A Lebanese chef and the owner of Edy's Grocer in Greenpoint, cooking modern Lebanese food rooted in the recipes his grandmother Odette taught him back home. He cooks from a simple belief: good, thoughtful food creates community and gives strangers common ground.
The fine details
- 01All you need to join is an open mind. We'll set up the rest of the night for you.
- 02This event is open to men and non-binary individuals who identify as gay, bi, trans, or queer.
- 03This event is alcohol- and substance-free. Please arrive sober and refrain from any alcohol or substances prior to this event.
- 04This space is built on inclusion and respect for every person. Anyone who doesn't demonstrate those values may be asked to leave.
- 05Have any questions? Reach out to Brian at thekindling@brianlamy.com
Note on photography
By attending this event, you're entering a space where photos and video will be captured for promotional use. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, grab a white bracelet at check-in to signal your preference to our photographer. We'll do our best to keep you out of shots. Attendance constitutes agreement to this policy.
Ticket sales
Refunds are available within 24 hours of purchase. No refunds within 72 hours of the event, regardless of when you purchased. All other sales are final.
Tickets are transferable with our approval. Email us your guest's name at least 72 hours ahead so we can update seating and dietary notes. Closer than that, reach out anyway and we'll do what we can.
If you can't make it, please let us know as soon as possible. It's a seated dinner, and an empty chair is one someone else could have had.
Location
Edy's Grocer 136 Meserole Ave, Greenpoint
Brooklyn, NY 11222. The exact arrival details are in your confirmation once your request is approved.