Beat the summer heat at our mouth-watering ice cream social and book signing at Essex Market on July 24! We're thrilled to host two culinary powerhouses: Pooja Bavishi, founder of Malai, celebrating her new cookbook Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors, alongside acclaimed chef Kristen Kish, New York Times best-selling author of Accidentally on Purpose and Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef.
The event features delectable ice cream tastings from Malai, savory bites from James Beard Award-winning restaurant Dhamaka, and an engaging discussion between Kristen and Pooja about the making of Malai and their journeys as culinary tastemakers. Following the talk, get your books signed by both Pooja and Kristen—available for purchase from Kitchen Arts & Letters!
About Kristen:
Emmy-nominated host of Bravo's Top Chef, chef/partner of Arlo Grey in Austin, TX, and New York Times best-selling author. A Korean adoptee raised in Michigan, Kristen has become one of the most influential figures in the culinary world, recognized on prestigious lists including TIME100's Next and Variety's 30 Most Powerful Women on Reality TV.
About Pooja:
Founder of Malai, the acclaimed South Asian-inspired ice cream brand with locations in NYC, DC, and Philadelphia (coming soon). Pooja will be celebrating her new cookbook Malai: Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors, which features 100 recipes including signature ice creams, innovative desserts, and the stories behind these unique creations.