From Kitchen Heat to Written Word: An Afternoon with Chef Douglas Keane

Join acclaimed Chef Douglas Keane for a special afternoon celebrating the release of his memoir "Culinary Leverage: A Journey Through the Heat." Doors open at 11:30am with the program starting at noon. This book signing event features: An induction cooking demonstration by Chef Keane A book reading and Q&A session Appetizers and refreshments provided by Park Avenue catering A complimentary copy of "Culinary Leverage" An opportunity to meet Chef Keane and have your book signed *Registration required About the Book: "Culinary Leverage: A Journey Through the Heat" is about exposing the dysfunction of an industry through the eyes of a highly decorated chef and, through thoughtfulness and reckoning, finding a healthier way forward. Travel with Chef Keane as his passion for hard work and cooking is ignited as a young kid growing up in Dearborn, Michigan. Cheer for him as he follows his dream to the gritty but seductive streets and kitchens of New York City and realizes his vocation. Empathize with him as he encounters and confronts bullies and egos hell-bent on destroying the dream. And root for him as he charges forth with a new, revolutionary way and strives to create an unparalleled magical journey at Cyrus for his guests and team—based on style and substance with a conscience and connection.