Calling all foodies: Join the area's hottest chefs and cookbook authors at the Palace Ballroom [0] on Tuesday, Dec. 5 from 4 to 7 p.m. for the "Ultimate Holiday Cookbook Social." The tasty soirée features appearances by local food personalities – Jerry Traunfeld of The Herbfarm [0], Thierry Rautureau of Rover's Restaurant [0], Fran Bigelow of Fran's Chocolates Ltd. [0], and Keith Robbins of Tini Bigs Lounge [0], to name a few – as well as cooking demonstrations, recipe tastings and cookbook signings.
Hosted by Tom Douglas, the chef and owner of the Dahlia Lounge [0], Etta's Seafood [0], Palace Kitchen [0] and Lola [0], this is an occasion to bring your appetite and your gift list. Tuck Douglas' newest cookbook, "I Love Crab Cakes!" (Morrow/HarperCollins), under the tree for the gourmet on your list. Packed with dozens of Douglas' famous recipes, the book tackles every crab-cake related topic, from bread crumbs vs. panko to pan-frying vs. deep-frying.
Is your stomach growling? Tickets to the social are $15 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and include two drink tickets. Chef demonstrations and tastings are complimentary.
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