Plate Nextdoor, Boston-area residences combine for heart-warming matchup

Plate Nextdoor, Boston-area residences combine for heart-warming matchup

Learn how The Kensington and VIA Seaport Residences, luxury apartment communities in Boston area, are celebrating Valentine's Day virtual party for their residents this month.

Two Boston-area luxury apartment buildings are taking advantage of the love in the air to bring their residences together virtually for a private event hosted by Plate Nextdoor.

Plate Nextdoor provides virtual instruction in global cooking and baking, making it easier than ever to explore different cuisines and cultures without having to leave home.

Yolimar Franceschi, a resident services manager at The Kensington in Seaport, said they have added about 50 residents in the past two months to their community.

In an effort to build engagement, which has been challenging during the pandemic, the manager is using a private event with Plate Nextdoor on Feb. 11 for a course in Venezuelan arepas.

The event is open to 30 residents. The Kensington has 381 units and more than 400 residents.

Participants will join from their apartments, following virtual instruction by Elena Irene Zdanis, who specializes in Venezuelan cooking.

A community is based and built on reputation, Yolimar said, and having events to grow engagement are important to the experience for residents of The Kensington.

“We try to create community as opposed to just apartment living,” Yolimar said.

The residents of VIA Seaport Residences also will be participating in a private event for Valentine’s Day, making macarons.

 

Yolimar was intrigued about bringing Plate Nextdoor events to her building after attending an event in December for apartment managers. Plate Nextdoor CEO Supriya Shekar provided ingredient baskets for biscotti instruction.

“I thought it was a really nice class,” Yolimar said, “and the interaction was good.”

Private events can be booked by any individual or organization. Email info@platenextdoor.com for more details. View the culture and team building e-magazine for course ideas and more.

[By Andi Petrini, Plate Nextdoor public relations manager | Feb. 4, 2021]