About this Event
Join chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard as they take an insider’s look at the exciting evolution of Korean food through stories of chefs and home cooks and recipes that are shaping modern Korean cuisine, including sweet-spicy barbecue, creative rice and seafood dishes, flavor-bombed stews, and KPOP-fueled street food. Matthew Kang, Lead Editor of Eater LA, will moderate this conversation.
Koreaworld: A cookbook is a vibrant exploration of Korean cuisine, both in Korea and in Koreatowns around the globe, with more than 75 bold, flavor-packed recipes and stunning photography from the New York Times bestselling authors of Koreatown.
Those attending the program will have an opportunity to win a free copy of Koreaworld: A Cookbook and there will be food samples afterwards, for those attending the program, while supplies last.
Deuki Hong is a Korean-American executive chef and owner of The Sunday Family Hospitality Group in San Francisco, CA, who has been recognized as an Eater Young Gun, Zagat 30 Under 30, and Forbes’ 30 Under 30. A graduate of The Culinary Institute of America, Deuki first began working as a line cook under Aarón Sánchez at Centrico in New York City, then went on to work at Momofuku and Michelin three-starred Jean-Georges.
Matt Rodbard is a writer, editor, and author of food and culture books with more than two decades of experience working in television, magazines, book publishing, and online media. He’s the co-author of Koreatown: A Cookbook and Food IQ and the Founding Editor of online food and culture magazine Taste, winner of two James Beard Awards. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure, bon appétit, Food & Wine, Saveur, and GQ.
Matthew Kang is the Lead Editor of Eater LA. He has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. He's the host of K-Town, a YouTube series covering Korean food in America, and has been featured in Netflix's Street Food show.
There will be Korean food samples afterwards for those attending the program, while supplies last.
Reservations are not required but are highly encouraged. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
This LA Made program was made possible with the generous support of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Central Library - TAPER AUDITORIUM, 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, United States
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