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Cooking and Conversation with Pierre Thiam and Nicholas Fox Weber, April 18, 11:00 am EST

Apr 5, 2021

Pierre Thiam is a Senegal-raised, New York City-based chef, author, restaurateur, social entrepreneur and culinary ambassador. On April 18, he welcomes you to his table for a virtual cook along with Nicholas Fox Weber.

Pierre Thiam is a Senegal-raised, New York City-based chef, author, restaurateur, social entrepreneur and culinary ambassador. On April 18, he welcomes you to his table for a virtual cook along with Nicholas Fox Weber, cultural historian and director of the Albers Foundation. Together, they will prepare fonio, a delicious and nutritious grain local to Senegal, while discussing the current state of affairs in Senegal and the work of Le Korsa. Questions and comments from the audience will be welcome.

Funds raised will support Keur Djiguene Yi, the Women's Health Center in Dakar, which provides free healthcare to low-income women in Dakar.

The online event takes place on Sunday, April 18, at 11:00 am EST. For more information and to register, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cooking-and-conversation-with-pierre-thiam-and-nicholas-fox-weber-tickets-143751284963

Pierre Thiam is a chef, author, and social activist best known for bringing West African cuisine to the global fine dining world.