Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science (Virtual)

Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science

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Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

As the Culinary Director for Serious Eats, Kenji is known and loved for his thoroughly-tested and explained recipes and food features. His James Beard Award-winning cookbook, The Food Lab, uses evidence-based testing to show you the best ways to cook things. A former chef and restaurant worker, Kenji is also the author of The Wok, a best-selling children's book, Every Night is Pizza Night, and co-hosts ‘The Recipe with Kenji and Deb,’ a podcast that helps you discover your own perfect recipes with his friend Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen. On YouTube, Kenji’s Cooking Show celebrates that food’s main goal is pleasure and inspires home cooks to take their food where they want it to go! When he’s not cooking or writing, Kenji enjoys spending time with his family, playing music, and exploring Seattle.

Chicago’s Billy Zureikat joins Kenji in conversation. Billy Z is a home cook and baker with a story as unique as the flavors he whips up in his kitchen. After being diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy, sandwiches and pizza became his canvas, including the infamous "Tripping Billy" pizza. Billy has collaborated with more than 90 restaurants to raise $73,000 for Muscular Dystrophy, and he’s just getting started.
 

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.

If a patron needs accommodations not listed, the member library should email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org. 

FAQs 

 What platform is used for the live event and registration?

• Events take place on Zoom.

 Will this program be recorded?

• Yes. Event recordings will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time, typically up to 30 days, as per contractual agreements with the speaker. 

 Where will the recording be posted?

• On YouTube. The link will be emailed to Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). The email will come directly from Zoom and will include the final date to view the recording.

 When will the recording be posted?

• Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable typically up to 30 days from the post date.
   

Can I share the video with my patrons after the event?

• Yes, the event recording will be posted to ILP’s YouTube channel.
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Will the event be captioned?

• Yes

 Who is the audience for this event?

• Adults

 What if someone needs accommodations?

• American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.
  
   
•  If a patron needs accommodations not listed above, the member library should email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org
  
   

Are attendees allowed to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services)?

• Attendees are NOT permitted to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services) or to record the event in any form. If an ILA-ILP moderator observes the use of these tools during a session, attendees may be immediately removed from the event. Repeated violations may result in a temporary or permanent ban from attending future events.
  
  
   

What if a patron can’t find/says they never received their Zoom registration link?

• After completing registration on Zoom, patrons need to allow up to two business days for the registration to be approved. Once approved, registrants will receive an email confirmation with the link to join the event. We recommend that patrons check their spam/junk mail folders if they do not receive a confirmation within two business days
  
   
• The event link is emailed from Zoom with the subject heading related to the event they are registering for.