Powell's Books Presents: J. KENJI LÓPEZ-ALT with BILL OAKLEY

1005 W. Burnside St.,Portland OR 97209

08 April, 2022

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J. Kenji López-Alt in Conversation with Bill Oakley Powell's Books is honored to welcome J. Kenji López-Alt for the release of his latest cookbook, The Wok. López-Alt will be joined in conversation by Bill Oakley, former The Simpsons head writer and showrunner — also known as “The Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food.” In addition to enjoying the presentation, ticket buyers will receive a hardcover copy of J. Kenji López-Alt’s book, The Wok. J. Kenji López-Alt’s debut cookbook, The Food Lab, revolutionized home cooking, selling more than half a million copies with its science-based approach to everyday foods. And for fast, fresh cooking for his family, there’s one pan López-Alt reaches for more than any other: the wok. Whether stir-frying, deep frying, steaming, simmering, or braising, the wok is the most versatile pan in the kitchen. Once you master the basics — the mechanics of a stir-fry, and how to get smoky wok hei at home — you’re ready to cook home-style and restaurant-style dishes from across Asia and the United States, including Kung Pao Chicken, Pad Thai, and San Francisco–Style Garlic Noodles. López-Alt also breaks down the science behind beloved Beef Chow Fun, fried rice, dumplings, tempura vegetables or seafood, and dashi-simmered dishes. Featuring more than 200 recipes — including simple no-cook sides — explanations of knife skills and how to stock a pantry, and more than 1,000 color photographs, The Wok (W. W. Norton) provides endless ideas for brightening up dinner. About J. Kenji López-Alt J. Kenji López-Alt is a chef, parent, and New York Times best-selling author of The Food Lab (winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking, and International Association of Culinary Professionals’ Book of the Year) and Every Night Is Pizza Night, illustrated by Gianna Ruggiero. He is a wildly popular New York Times food columnist, and the host of Kenji’s Cooking Show, with over a million subscribers on YouTube. He lives in Seattle, WA. About Bill Oakley Former The Simpsons head writer and showrunner, Bill Oakley — author of the much-memed "Steamed Hams" sketch — is an expert on, and big fan of, fast food, snack food, and regional American delights. He has been dubbed “The Gordon Ramsay of Fast Food” and is best known for his Instagram video reviews, which have attracted fans worldwide, as well as attention from chefs, restauranteurs, and fast-food brands themselves. Important Event Rules RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME Redeeming your ticket for a wristband grants you access to the event. To receive a wristband, present your ticket on the day of the event at Powell's City of Books, Orange Room, at the corner of NW 11th and Couch Street. The ticket price, which includes a hardcover copy of López-Alt’s book, The Wok, is $50 plus the service charge. Ticket with matching photo ID is required to obtain a wristband — no exceptions. If you must reassign your ticket due to a change in circumstances, please do so at Eventbrite, by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 7. Instructions for changing the name on the ticket are available at: https://bit.ly/1OxHQ3J. Books will be distributed at the event. This is a closed event and only those with wristbands will have access to the event space. Please check our website for updated COVID 19 safety information and protocols: https://www.powells.com/locations. Powell's Books is an independent bookseller serving Portland, Oregon, since 1971.