On Wednesday/May 22, Besharam and chef Heena Patel welcome fellow Gujarati chef Palak Patel for a special evening celebrating Palak's new cookbook, Food Is Love. In addition to a Besharam menu special inspired by the cookbook, chef Palak will be circulating the dining room throughout the evening to greet guests. Omnivore Books on Food will be on-site for those purchasing cookbooks to be signed by Palak.
For chef Palak, who was born and raised in India, cooking and eating have always been a way to connect with and show affection for loved ones. In Food Is Love, she invites readers to take a journey through the emotional landscape of food with plant-based, Indian-inspired recipes organized by the feelings they evoke: from joy and comfort, to nostalgia and love.
The themes within the book reflect the spirit behind Besharam and chef Heena's mission to reveal her Gujarati heritage through a deeply personal culinary experience. Roughly translated to mean "shameless," Besharam features chef Heena's bold interpretation of the flavors and dishes that were prevalent throughout her childhood in India, playfully reimagined within a California context.
During the evening, guests will discover inspirations from Food Is Love seamlessly integrated into chef Heena's à la carte and tasting menus at Besharam, as well as chef Palak's signature Peanut-Avocado Chaat Salad. Reservations are available from 5pm to 9pm on Resy.
About Chef Palak Patel
Palak Patel is a classically trained chef, host, owner of Dash & Chutney restaurant, and two-time winner of Food Network's famed shows Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. A TEDx speaker, Palak has made on-camera appearances on the TODAY show, Epicurious, Food Network Digital, Food52 and Good Day Atlanta, and has been featured in Huffington Post, People, Women's Health, Thrive Global, Epicurious, Bon Appetit, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others. Palak made the cover of Atlanta's Simply Buckhead magazine as a rising star to watch in 2021 and beyond. To learn more, visit chefpalakpatel.com.
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For chef Palak, who was born and raised in India, cooking and eating have always been a way to connect with and show affection for loved ones. In Food Is Love, she invites readers to take a journey through the emotional landscape of food with plant-based, Indian-inspired recipes organized by the feelings they evoke: from joy and comfort, to nostalgia and love.
The themes within the book reflect the spirit behind Besharam and chef Heena's mission to reveal her Gujarati heritage through a deeply personal culinary experience. Roughly translated to mean "shameless," Besharam features chef Heena's bold interpretation of the flavors and dishes that were prevalent throughout her childhood in India, playfully reimagined within a California context.
During the evening, guests will discover inspirations from Food Is Love seamlessly integrated into chef Heena's à la carte and tasting menus at Besharam, as well as chef Palak's signature Peanut-Avocado Chaat Salad. Reservations are available from 5pm to 9pm on Resy.
About Chef Palak Patel
Palak Patel is a classically trained chef, host, owner of Dash & Chutney restaurant, and two-time winner of Food Network's famed shows Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. A TEDx speaker, Palak has made on-camera appearances on the TODAY show, Epicurious, Food Network Digital, Food52 and Good Day Atlanta, and has been featured in Huffington Post, People, Women's Health, Thrive Global, Epicurious, Bon Appetit, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others. Palak made the cover of Atlanta's Simply Buckhead magazine as a rising star to watch in 2021 and beyond. To learn more, visit chefpalakpatel.com.
On Wednesday/May 22, Besharam and chef Heena Patel welcome fellow Gujarati chef Palak Patel for a special evening celebrating Palak's new cookbook, Food Is Love. In addition to a Besharam menu special inspired by the cookbook, chef Palak will be circulating the dining room throughout the evening to greet guests. Omnivore Books on Food will be on-site for those purchasing cookbooks to be signed by Palak.
For chef Palak, who was born and raised in India, cooking and eating have always been a way to connect with and show affection for loved ones. In Food Is Love, she invites readers to take a journey through the emotional landscape of food with plant-based, Indian-inspired recipes organized by the feelings they evoke: from joy and comfort, to nostalgia and love.
The themes within the book reflect the spirit behind Besharam and chef Heena's mission to reveal her Gujarati heritage through a deeply personal culinary experience. Roughly translated to mean "shameless," Besharam features chef Heena's bold interpretation of the flavors and dishes that were prevalent throughout her childhood in India, playfully reimagined within a California context.
During the evening, guests will discover inspirations from Food Is Love seamlessly integrated into chef Heena's à la carte and tasting menus at Besharam, as well as chef Palak's signature Peanut-Avocado Chaat Salad. Reservations are available from 5pm to 9pm on Resy.
About Chef Palak Patel
Palak Patel is a classically trained chef, host, owner of Dash & Chutney restaurant, and two-time winner of Food Network's famed shows Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. A TEDx speaker, Palak has made on-camera appearances on the TODAY show, Epicurious, Food Network Digital, Food52 and Good Day Atlanta, and has been featured in Huffington Post, People, Women's Health, Thrive Global, Epicurious, Bon Appetit, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others. Palak made the cover of Atlanta's Simply Buckhead magazine as a rising star to watch in 2021 and beyond. To learn more, visit chefpalakpatel.com.
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For chef Palak, who was born and raised in India, cooking and eating have always been a way to connect with and show affection for loved ones. In Food Is Love, she invites readers to take a journey through the emotional landscape of food with plant-based, Indian-inspired recipes organized by the feelings they evoke: from joy and comfort, to nostalgia and love.
The themes within the book reflect the spirit behind Besharam and chef Heena's mission to reveal her Gujarati heritage through a deeply personal culinary experience. Roughly translated to mean "shameless," Besharam features chef Heena's bold interpretation of the flavors and dishes that were prevalent throughout her childhood in India, playfully reimagined within a California context.
During the evening, guests will discover inspirations from Food Is Love seamlessly integrated into chef Heena's à la carte and tasting menus at Besharam, as well as chef Palak's signature Peanut-Avocado Chaat Salad. Reservations are available from 5pm to 9pm on Resy.
About Chef Palak Patel
Palak Patel is a classically trained chef, host, owner of Dash & Chutney restaurant, and two-time winner of Food Network's famed shows Chopped and Beat Bobby Flay. A TEDx speaker, Palak has made on-camera appearances on the TODAY show, Epicurious, Food Network Digital, Food52 and Good Day Atlanta, and has been featured in Huffington Post, People, Women's Health, Thrive Global, Epicurious, Bon Appetit, and the Los Angeles Times, among many others. Palak made the cover of Atlanta's Simply Buckhead magazine as a rising star to watch in 2021 and beyond. To learn more, visit chefpalakpatel.com.
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