Andrés welcomed culinary friends and New York tastemakers to Zaytinya to enjoy delicious bites, cocktails, and conversation about cooking, the new Zaytinya cookbook, and his new special that will premiere on Prime Video on Tuesday, March 19th.
NEW YORK, New York – March 19, 2024 – Last night, renowned chef José Andréswelcomed guests to an exclusive experience at his New York restaurant, Zaytinya at The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad to celebrate the launch of the new Prime Video show Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés and his new cookbook ZAYTINYA: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon.
Party attendees were greeted with tasty bites, custom cocktails, and a herb-garden wall photo booth at the cocktail launch party. In the fun & vibrant new half-hour special, Andrés invites friends Jamie Lee Curtis, Bryan Cranston, and O’Shea Jackson Jr., over for food and conversation. The special celebrates the joy of cooking together and how food is a source of hope, inspired by Andrés’ work with the non-profit he founded in 2010, World Central Kitchen.
The lively & playful energy José and his celebrity guests exuded in the special was emulated in the room as Andrés encouraged guests to come grab a drink with friends and strangers alike, cultivating deep connections and conversations over cocktails, passed hors d’oeuvres and small plates. Partygoers enjoyed some of Zaytinya’s signature Mediterranean bites featured in Andres’ cookbook and sipped on specialty cocktails, made with Cranston’s Dos Hombres Mezcal. Attendees included Keegan-Michael Key, David Rockwell, Doug Liman, Jane Krakowski, Ana Navarro-Cárdenas and Ubah Hassan.
Coinciding with the debut of the special, Andrés has simultaneously released his newest cookbook, ZAYTINYA: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon today, Tuesday, March 19th.
About the Special:
James Beard award-winning dynamo, culinary trailblazer and revered philanthropist José Andrés is coming to the small screen in a way you’ve never seen before. In this funny, vibrant, and unpredictable special, Andrés invites Jamie Lee Curtis, Bryan Cranston and O’Shea Jackson Jr., over for food and conversation. His guests join him in the kitchen, getting their hands dirty with approachable Spanish-influenced recipes, and laughing through the stories that inspire them. Andrés cultivates deep connections with his celebrity guests through hilarious and poignant conversations that reflect his authentic relationships. Unlike most instructional food specials, Andrés embraces imperfection and spontaneity in the kitchen, giving viewers important takeaways to apply in their own homes.
Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés is executive produced by José Andrés, Richard Wolffe, Matthew Goldberg, Ellen Rocamora, Max Wagner, Ryan Schiavo, and Michael Antinoro. Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés is from Amazon MGM Studios.
The special celebrates the joy of cooking together and how food is a source of hope, inspired by Andrés’ work with the non-profit he founded in 2010, World Central Kitchen.
About José Andrés:
Twice named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” and awarded “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation, José Andrés is an internationally recognized humanitarian, culinary innovator, New York Times bestselling author, educator, Emmy award-winning television personality, and owner of the award-winning José Andrés Group, which operates nearly 40 restaurants in the US and beyond.
In 2010, Andrés founded World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Andrés’ work has earned awards and distinctions including the 2015 National Humanities Medal from President Barack Obama, the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals, and the Princess of Asturias Foundation’s 2021 Concordia Prize for his humanitarian work.
In 2023, Andrés founded the Global Food Institute at George Washington University in Washington DC, and he currently serves as the Co-Chair of President Biden’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. As a naturalized citizen originally from Spain, Andrés has been a tireless advocate for immigration reform.
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Last modified: March 19, 2024
