Experience the ultimate convergence of culinary artistry and literary brilliance as Chicago Humanities unites chef José Andrés in conversation with renowned food journalist Mark Bittman. In The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope, Andres shares inspiring stories and recipes from famed chefs, local cooks, volunteers on the front lines, and famous friends of his nonprofit, World Central Kitchen, which feeds communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises. At Chicago Humanities, chef Andrés sits down with acclaimed food critic Mark Bittman, author of over thirty books, including numerous bestsellers and his latest, The Best American Food Writing 2023, for a conversation about all things culinary and the power of food to unite and uplift.

A book signing will follow this program.

• We are pleased to partner with the Seminary Co-op Bookstores, a not-for-profit bookstore whose mission is bookselling. General public tickets include a copy of The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope, which you will pick up at the event by showing the book voucher in your receipt. Students, Teachers, and Charter Humanist member tickets do not include a book, but anyone can add a book to their cart when selecting their tickets.
• Pre-order your copy of The Best American Food Writing 2023 through the Chicago Humanities Box Office and save 20% while supporting local, independent bookselling. Add books to your cart when adding tickets. Your receipt will contain a book voucher, which you will show to the bookseller on-site to pick up your book(s).
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Listen to this program along with Chef Anna Voloshyna interviewed by Chef Rick Bayless here.