Sami Tamimi Author Event • Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine

Tues, Jul 22 • 6:30 PM

Omnivore Books

About this event

Join us for a special author event with Sami Tamimi, who will celebrate his new cookbook 'Boustany: A Celebration of Vegetables from my Palestine.' Sami, born in Jerusalem, has been immersed in food since childhood and has a rich culinary background, including co-founding the Ottolenghi deli. The event will feature insights into Palestinian cooking, focusing on vegetable- and grain-led dishes. Everyone is welcome to attend this free event, where seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in our shop.

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