New York’s amazing chef and author Gabrielle Hamilton will be in the bay next month, promoting her new cookbook, Prune. There are a few ways to catch her; don’t miss one of these delicious events. First, she’ll be at March on Sunday November 9th from 12pm-2pm, signing books and talking about her recipes. Email for more information. 3075 Sacramento St. at Baker, 415-931-7433.
That evening, catch her at a dinner at Left Bank in Larkspur with Book Passage at 6:30pm. Tickets are $125 for one or $185 for a pair, and include food, wine, tax, tip, and a signed copy of the book (just one book for the pair of tickets). 507 Magnolia Ave. at Ward, Larkspur, 415-927-3331.
On Monday November 10th, she’ll be at Shed in Healdsburg, doing a special lunch with recipes from the cookbook and, of course, sharing stories from Prune. Tickets are $95 per person or $145 for a pair, and include lunch, wine, dessert, tax, tip, and one copy of the book. 25 North St. at Foss, Healdsburg, 707-431-7433.
Then, at 6pm on Monday November 10th, she’ll be at Camino sharing even more recipes and dishes. A reception with drinks, a book signing, and snacks starts the evening, followed by dinner at 7pm. Tickets are $136 and include food, wine, tax, and tip. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. 3917 Grand Ave. at Sunnyslope, Oakland, 510-547-5035.
Marcus Samuelsson will also be in town with a new book, Marcus Off Duty: The Recipes I Cook at Home. On Sunday November 2nd, he’ll be doing a two-part event with Green Apple Books on the Park. First, from 6pm-8pm, catch him at Nopalito on 9th Avenue, where he’ll be at an intimate reception talking about the book with drinks and food from Nopalito. Tickets to the reception are $100 per person and include a copy of the book, two drinks, and all the carnitas, tacos, and pollo al pibil you can manage. From 8pm-9pm, he’ll be at the Green Apple store across the street, signing books and answering questions. The book signing is free and open to the public. Nopalito: 1224 9th Ave. at Lincoln, 415-233-9966. Green Apple Books on the Park: 1231 9th Ave. at Lincoln, 415-742-5833.
Gabrielle Hamilton. Photo courtesy Random House.