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“The Memory of Taste”: Book Release Event with Chef Tu David Phu

Saturday, November 9, 2024 - 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 388 9th Street, Oakland, CA

Event Details

Join us for a heartfelt community event as Chef Tu David Phu returns to Oakland, the place where his culinary journey began. In partnership with the Oakland Public Library and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Chef Tu David Phu will celebrate the release of his new book, The Memory of Taste, with an insightful panel discussion centered around diasporic communities and their food, featuring Soleil Ho and other distinguished speakers. Followed by a raffle with exciting prizes including five copies of The Memory of Taste.

Register at https://oacc.cc/event/thememoryoftaste/.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Literature
Address: 388 9th Street, Oakland, CA

Saturday, November 9, 2024

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