Andy Baraghani
In Conversation with Naz Deravian
Farhang Foundation proudly presents
Andy Baraghani
In Conversation with Naz Deravian
Farhang Foundation was delighted to welcome culinary superstar and author Andy Baraghani to Farhang Connect in celebration of his highly anticipated and N.Y. Times bestselling new debut book THE COOK YOU WANT TO BE. Andy blends the home cooking of his Iranian upbringing, his professional training in restaurants such as Chez Panisse and Estela, editorial experience at Bon Appetit and Saveur, and his travels from around the globe, to bring home cooks over 120 exquisite everyday recipes.
Andy was joined in conversation with Naz Deravian, Iranian-born writer and actor. She grew up in Italy and Canada and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. She is the award-winning author behind the bestselling book Bottom of the Pot - Persian recipes and Stories.
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About Andy Baraghani
At 17, Andy Baraghani began working at world-renowned restaurant, Chez Panisse. From there, he continued his culinary training in some of the top restaurants around the country, including Gary Danko, Corton, and Estela. By the time he was 21 he was running a monthly pop-up featuring seasonal Iranian food outside of his Brooklyn apartment. In 2015, he joined Bon Appétit as senior food editor where he develops recipes and hosts a regular video series for the brand. His work has also been featured in Saveur, Financial Times, BBC, and Gather Journal. Find him on Instagram.
About Naz Deravian
Naz Deravian is a James Beard Award-nominated author of Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories. She is the recipient of The IACP Julia Child First Book Award, presented by The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts. Bottom of the Pot was the 2018 Food52 Piglet Award winner, and also a Taste Canada Gold Award winner for best regional cookbook. Ms. Deravian has been published in The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Saveur, O Magazine, Eating Well, and Montecristo Magazine. She has also been profiled in The New York Times and Bon Appetit magazine, among others. She was born in Iran, grew up in Canada, and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two children. Follow Naz on Instagram @BottomOfThePot.
