History and Highballs: Indian Cuisine with Preeti Waas: Her Path to James Beard (VIRTUAL)

Thursday, Mar 23, 2023, 7:00 - 8:00pm
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Speaker: Preeti Waas, Chef, Restaurateur, Owner of Cheeni Indian Food Emporium, and 2023 James Beard Award Nominee Semifinalist

Join us for a discussion with 2023 James Beard nominee Preeti Waas. Born and raised in South India, Preeti is the embodiment of what her restaurant Cheeni is: a mix of Indian and American cultures with a mission to better the world through good, homemade food. Preeti will talk about her journey to this moment, her inspiration, her vibrant cooking, and how she found her place as a chef. 

Please note: This program does contain recounts of domestic violence. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or visit their website.