Tikkun (תיקון)
is pronounced "tik-KOON," with the stress on the second syllable, sounding like "tee-KOON," meaning "repair," "improvement," or "rectification" in Hebrew, often used in the phrase Tikkun Olam meaning: repairing the world.
FEED THE STREETS
REPAIR THE WORLD
Tikkun started in April 2020 as a bread-baking operation in Eli Goldman’s apartment during the worst public health crisis in recent memory, Eli quickly pivoted to BBQ—embracing live-fire techniques and moving the entire setup onto his 3rd-floor balcony with a little Weber Smokey Mountain.
Fast forward 5+ years: Tikkun BBQ—part business, part community group, 100% meat cult—is now a staple Astoria pop-up. Tikkun has done everything from plated dinners with fine-dining chefs and smash-burger events to local weddings, music festivals in Manhattan and beyond, and large-scale (and free) block parties that have brought thousands of neighbors together in Astoria. Tikkun also distributes Narcan—always for free—at its events to help combat the opioid crisis, and has raised more than $100k for nonprofits, community organizations, and mutual aid groups.
There have been plenty of twists and turns in Tikkun BBQ’s evolution, but one thing has never changed: A commitment to cooking with a live fire, and to making food that not only feeds and nourishes people, but also enriches and supports the neighborhood and city they call home.
