Events › The Memory of Taste: A Book Release Event with Chef Tu David Phu

Join us for a heartfelt community event as Chef Tu David Phu returns to Oakland, the place where his culinary journey began. In partnership with the Oakland Public Library and the Oakland Asian Cultural Center, Chef Tu David Phu will celebrate the release of his new book, THE MEMORY OF TASTE, with an insightful panel discussion centered around diasporic communities and their food, featuring Soleil Ho and other distinguished speakers. Followed by a raffle with exciting prizes including five copies of The Memory of Taste. 

This event is a tribute to the vibrant Oakland community and its profound impact on Chef Tu David Phu’s life and career. Let’s come together to celebrate food, culture, and community in the heart of Oakland. 

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with a local culinary icon and take home a piece of his culinary artistry. 

Get your copy of The Memory of Taste signed by Chef Tu David Phu and have a chance to meet him in person. 

This event is co-presented by the Oakland Asian Cultural Center and the Oakland Public Library.

To register for this event, visit the Oakland Asian Cultural Center's website: https://oacc.cc/event/thememoryoftaste/

This event will take place at:

Oakland Asian Cultural Center

388 9th Street, Suite 290

Oakland, CA 94607

It is located on the 2nd floor in the plaza directly above the Asian Branch Library.

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