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May 09, 2025

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Baratunde Thurston takes a smiling selfie with Chef José Andrés in a backstage dressing room at the Japanese American Cultural Center. Behind them are folding chairs, a table, and a water cooler labeled with signs for coffee and hot water. — Chef José Andrés and Baratunde Thurston in a backstage selfie

Hey you,

I kicked off this whirlwind week with a special, live event in Los Angeles on Sunday: a conversation between José Andrés and me discussing his book, Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs —and it was something truly special. Please sign up for his Longer Tables with José Andrés Substack.

The great news? It’s going virtual on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET, and as a thank you for supporting me and my work through your paid subscription, I want to bring you as close to the experience as possible.

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