In celebration of Diwali, Molly and Meherwan Irani of Asheville’s celebrated Chai Pani join longtime friend Chef Troy MacLarty for a special evening at Bollywood Theater, featuring dishes inspired by Meherwan’s new cookbook alongside Bollywood Theater favorites.
For the past three years, Cathy Whims and the Nostrana team have cooked their way through the entire collection, creating 19 dinners: one for each book. Now, for the Portland Book Festival, that journey comes to an end with Roma in Bocca the 20th book.
Authors and acclaimed chefs Molly Irani and Meherwan Irani sit down with renowned chefs and coauthors Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico to discuss their recent publications and experiences building community through food. Joined by moderator and fellow chef, Farideh Sadeghin, both pairs move beyond their recipes to share the cultures, upbringings, and people that inspired their successful businesses.
It's party time at PBF and food and drink is covered with cookbook authors Farideh Sadeghin and Irene Yoo. Joined by moderator Cecily Wong, this panel delivers an ode to the accessibility, creativity, and history of two icons: hot dogs and soju.
Alexis Nikole Nelson, the beloved social media sensation known as the Black Forager, discusses her long-awaited guide to foraging, sometimes even in your own backyard, and vegan cooking. Interviewed by OPB's Crystal Ligori. Limited guaranteed seat tickets SOLD OUT; most of the theatre is available first-come, first-served with a PBF GA pass.
Video host and longtime friend of Portland, Chef Farideh Sadeghin is bringing The Hot Dog Cookbook: 50 Recipes for the World's Best Food to life with a special afternoon collaboration featuring some of the Rose City’s favorite chefs. Farideh will be joined by Peter Cho of Han Oak, Mika Paredes of L’Echelle and Chef Sam Smith, each creating their own take on the hot dog inspired by recipes from The Hot Dog Cookbook.
Owners Sara Mardanbigi and James Beard Award-winning chef Edgar Rico are bringing their new cookbook, Nixta Taqueria Presents: From Tacos to Tahdig, and teaming up with chef Earl Ninsom and the crew at OK Chicken for a special Portland pop-up.
Close out Portland Book Festival with a special edition of Soju Party, celebrating Korean food, drinking culture, and Irene Yoo’s James Beard Award-winning cookbook. Expect Han Oak favorites and anju-inspired bites alongside specialty soju + wine cocktails with CHO Wines, and plenty of reasons to raise a glass. Come eat, drink, and learn to party like a Korean. Everyone’s invited.
