Past Events

Prominent chefs, food writers, editors, and other industry insiders tell true, personal stories about food, wine, business, and butter. Hosted by Amy Saidman, Story District’s artistic executive director, the cast includes:

• Cathy Barrow: Food writer, recipe developer, and author of Pie Squared, Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry, and When Pies Fly
• Carla Hall: Former co-host of ABC’s “The Chew,” former “Top Chef” contestant, and author most recently of Carla Hall’s Soul Food
• Joe Yonan: Food and dining editor of The Washington Post food section and author of Eat Your Vegetables and Serve Yourself
• Kwame Onwuachi: 2019 James Beard Award winner for Rising Star Chef, author of Notes from a Young Black Chef, Executive Chef at Kith and Kin and former “Top Chef” contestant
• Pati Jinich: Host of PBS’s “Pati’s Mexican Table,” 2018 James Beard Award winner for “Outstanding Personality/TV Host,” and cookbook author
• Ashish Alfred: Chef and owner of Duck Duck Goose