Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth and Chicago Public Library Honor Filipino Heritage Month with Renowned Chicago Chefs
CHICAGO — Chicago Public Library, Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth proudly celebrate Filipino Heritage Month by welcoming some of Chicago’s most influential Filipino chefs to the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at Harold Washington Library. Attendees can learn about the Filipino culinary scene in Chicago from renowned chefs such as Joe Fontelera of Boonies, Martin Tan of Cebu, and Melvin Reyes of Mano Modern Cafe. Award-winning reporter Monica Eng will moderate the conversation, and the chefs will discuss their culinary journeys, the integration of Filipino flavors in Chicago’s diverse food scene and the significance of Filipino heritage in their work. More info here.
“Chicago is having a Filipino culinary moment, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate at Harold Washington Library with some of the city's top Filipino chefs, said Library Commissioner Chris Brown. “In a city packed with cultures—and where cookbooks fly off our shelves—this event is a perfect recipe for flavor and fun. Huge thanks to DCASE and Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth for making it happen. Come hungry for culture and cuisine!”
Our city is a culinary capital, celebrated worldwide for its diversity and innovation. I am committed to the continued learning of Filipino culture and its impact on the local and national American culinary landscape. DCASE is happy to partner with the Chicago Public Library and Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth to shine a spotlight on some of Chicago’s talented Filipino chefs through this event,” shared DCASE Commissioner Clinée Hedspeth.
"I am proud to represent the people of Edgewater and Uptown as the first-ever Filipina to serve on Chicago City Council in its 187 year history,” said Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth. “As the daughter of Filipino immigrants, who was born in Chicago, I am thrilled to see Chicagoans of all backgrounds experiencing the joy of Filipino cuisine now more than ever. We are lucky to have exceptional Filipino chefs and restaurateurs in Chicago sharing our cuisine with the world."
What: Chicago Public Library hosts panel discussion with Chicago’s influential Filipino chefs in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month.
When: October 1, 2024, from 6pm to 7pm
Where: Harold Washington Library Center, Cindy Pritzker Auditorium, 400 S. State St, Chicago IL 60605
Contact:
Shamil Clay, Director of Marketing, sclay@chipublib.org
Edgar Lopez, Public Relations Rep., elopez@chipublib.org
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