Food has the unique power to bring together family, neighbors, and strangers. The In the Kitchen series highlights the stories, knowledge, and recipes from residents, artists, and Chinatown community members. Drop in for 1 or all 3 classes that feature the culture-rich foods of the Asian community and connect with other participants and the instructor while enjoying your edible creations.
Materials will be provided. The fee is non-refundable unless the class is cancelled by BCNC.
By Bren Bataclan
This is rescheduled from March 3, which was cancelled due to travel impacts from inclement weather.
March 17: Tortang Talong with Bren Bataclan
Enjoying our latest exhibit, Kulap? Get to know the artist behind the exhibit, Bren Bataclan, by learning to cook one of his favorite dishes, Tortang Talong, alongside him. Share a bite with him as he shares his vegetarian version of this Filipino egg and eggplant dish.
Other events in this series:
About the Artist: Bren Bataclan is a Cambridge-based artist who was born in the Philippines and grew up in the San Francisco area. In the early 2000s, Bren began giving away paintings in public spaces with a note saying, "This painting is yours if you promise to smile at random people more often." Since then, he has given away 3,000 paintings in 70 different countries and to all 50 U.S. states. Bren studied design at UCLA and computer animation at the Ohio State University.
Directions: The Pao Arts Center is located in the One Greenway building, 99 Kneeland Street. For GPS driving directions, use 66 Hudson Street, Boston, MA 02111. From Hudson Street, walk up the stairs and across the deck to the 99 Albany Street entrance. The public parking garage entrance is on Hudson Street. The Pao Arts Center is accessible by the MBTA Green, Red, and Orange lines.
Contact: Vania Chan | 617-863-9073