NEW ORLEANS – The Garden District Book Shop announced that chef, instructor and “Top Chef” contestant Nini Nguyen will be at the shop on Aug. 27 to celebrate the launch of her cookbook, “Dac Biet: An Extra-Special Vietnamese Cookbook.”
“Dac Biet” is collection of contemporary, extra-special Vietnamese recipes, from beloved classics like Hanoi-Style Vermicelli with Grilled Pork and three variations of phở, to dishes with a New Orleans twist, like Southeast Asian Jambalaya and Sticky Fried Shrimp Bánh Mì.
The celebration will kick off at 6 p.m. Nguyen will then share insights into her cookbook journey and recipes. Afterwards, she will host a Q&A and then will be available to personalize copies of her book. The Garden District Book Shop’s bar will be open for the event and guests are invited to explore the new offerings.
Entry to the event is free and open to the public but the shop encourages interested parties to RSVP to ensure entry and reserve a copy of the book on Eventbrite as space is limited. Additional copies will be available to purchase.
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