Get Ready for Texas Book Festival’s Culinary Lineup
Mark your calendars, food lovers and bookworms! The upcoming Texas Book Festival is set to showcase an exciting lineup of culinary programming that you won’t want to miss. This year’s festival promises to be a feast for the senses, featuring a variety of talented chefs, engaging food writers, and interactive cooking demonstrations.

Special Brunch Fundraiser
Kick off the festivities with a special brunch fundraiser at Olamaie on November 17 at 11 AM. This delightful event will feature Khusbhu Shah, the restaurant editor for Food & Wine magazine, who will be discussing her debut cookbook, Amrikan. Get tickets here.
Star-Studded Lineup
The festival is packed with culinary talent over its two-day run. Prepare to be inspired by a diverse group of chefs and authors, including:
- Anne Byrn, celebrity baker
- Kristina Cho, James Beard Award-winning cookbook author
- Marisel Salazar, NYC-based food writer and restaurant critic. Check out her new cookbook, Latin-ish. Our podcast with Marisel is coming soon!
- Steve McHugh, San Antonio restaurateur.
- Jesse Griffiths, Austin’s favorite hunter chef
- Michelle Braxton, plant-forward and pescatarian-friendly blogger
Cooking Demonstrations and Panels
Attendees will have the chance to see Jesse, Michelle, and Steve in action with cooking demos in the Central Market tent on both days of the festival. On Saturday, join Marisel and Khusbhu for a lively joint panel discussion.

Don’t Miss Out!
Whether you’re a passionate home cook, an aspiring chef, or just someone who loves good food and great books, the Texas Book Festival’s culinary programming is not to be missed. It’s the perfect blend of literature and gastronomy, offering something for everyone. Get ready to indulge in culinary creativity and join us for a weekend filled with flavor, fun, and fantastic conversations!
Texas Tasty Team
October 25, 2024