A Special Indian-Ish Happy Hour & Culinary Demo with Priya Krishna at Mess Hall

Bold Fork Books, in creative collaboration with the Kennedy Center, is excited to welcome Author Priya Krishna to Washington for an unforgettable evening at Mess Hall DC (703 Edgewood St NE). This event will feature an exclusive culinary demonstration led by Priya of a recipe from her first cookbook INDIAN-ISH, bites from award-winning restaurant Daru, and local beer & wine curated by Mess Hall. 

DOORS OPEN AT 5PM AND THE DEMO WILL BEGIN AT 5:30PM

Tickets Include:

• A culinary demo led by Priya Krishna
• An INDIAN-ISH inspired Bite & Welcome Beverage provided by Daru
• An open bar featuring local beer and wine curated by Mess Hall 
• A Signed copy of Priya Krishna's cookbook, INDIAN-ISH: RECIPES AND ANTICS FROM A MODERN AMERICAN FAMILY 
  

ABOUT PRIYA 

Priya Krishna is a food reporter and video host for The New York Times and the New York Times bestselling author of multiple cookbooks including Indian-ish, Cooking at Home and Priya’s Kitchen Adventures, a cookbook for kids. Her stories have been included in the 2019 and 2021 editions of "The Best American Food Writing," she has been nominated for a James Beard and IACP award and in 2021, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 list. She has appeared on multiple television shows including Ugly Delicious and Masterchef. She is originally from Dallas, Texas. 

ABOUT INDIAN-ISH

A young food writer’s witty and irresistible celebration of her mom’s “Indian-ish” cooking—with accessible and innovative Indian-American recipes. Indian food is everyday food. With a voice that’s funny, engaging, and relatable, writer Priya Krishna shares her loving tribute to her mom’s “Indian-ish” cooking—modern American and Indian hybrids like Roti Pizza, Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Pea Chutney, and Malaysian Ramen. Priya’s mom, Ritu, taught herself to cook after moving to the U.S. while also working as a software programmer—her unique creations merging the Indian flavors of her childhood with her global travels and inspiration from cooking shows, as well as her kids’ requests for American favorites like spaghetti and PB&Js. The results are approachable, easy to make, and unfailingly delightful, like spiced yogurt-filled sandwiches crusted with curry leaves, or “Indian Gatorade” (a thirst-quenching salty-sweet limeade). Lively stories and candid family portraits, plus original illustrations by Desi pop artist Maria Qamar (AKA Hatecopy), complement the recipes.