Grace Young award winning cookbook author

Wise Women | Conversations at the Table | An Intimate Dinner with Grace Young

Location: Living Room

October 29, 2026 6:00 pm

Conversations at the Table with Grace Young

Join three-time James Beard Award-winning chef and author Grace Young for an intimate dinner and conversation exploring the powerful connections between food, culture and community. Hear stories from Grace’s remarkable journey and discover how unexpected turns in life can shape the way we cook, gather and connect with one another.

Non-resort guests please reserve through Open Table

Grace Young is an award-winning cookbook author who believes that cooking can nourish both body and spirit. Dubbed the “Stir-Fry Guru” by The New York Times, she is known for her Stir-Fry Guru video series for Weight Watchers, where she shared the ease, versatility, and healthfulness of cooking with a wok. A three-time James Beard Award winner, including Humanitarian of the Year for her work to preserve and protect America’s Chinatowns, and recipient of the Julia Child Award, Grace brings decades of experience and a deep love of Chinese culinary traditions to her classes. Her goal is to inspire people to cook with fresh ingredients, greater mindfulness, and the joy that comes from making something delicious for yourself and others.

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