The beloved culinary series Cookbooks & Convos presented by OpenTable is currently underway, and it’s tastier than ever. Hosted by the Sisterly Love Collective—a group of powerhouse women restaurateurs including Jennifer Carroll, Sofia Deleon, Jill Weber, and Ellen Yin—this month-long celebration runs October 12 through November 10, 2025, bringing together chefs, cookbooks authors, and food lovers from near and far.
Each event pairs a visiting author with a local restaurant, bar, or bakery for an intimate evening of conversation, food, and connection.
Guests can expect meet-and-greets, happy hours, demos, and dinners all centered around great food and storytelling.
👩🏻🍳 Cookbooks & Convos: A nod to a Philly classic
The series takes inspiration from The Book and The Cook, the iconic Philly event that ran from 1984 to 2007.
Like its predecessor, Cookbooks & Convos celebrates the bond between authors and chefs, bur with a fresh, modern twist focused on community and collaboration among women hospitality.
“It’s been a joy to see this series flourish,” says co-founder Ellen Yin. “This year offers one of our most dynamic lineups yet.”
📚 18 must-attend Cookbooks & Convos events
Here’s the full schedule so you can plan your culinary calendar:
- Oct. 12: Molly Yeh – Sweet Farm at The Landing (617 Righters Ferry Rd)
- Oct. 19: Kiera Wright-Ruiz – My Half Latin X Kitchen with Chef Raquel Dang at Baby’s (2816 W Girard Ave)
- Oct. 27: Hailee Catalano – By Heart at Pray Tell Wines (1615 N Hancock St)
- Oct. 28: Pooja Bavishi – Malai at Malai (260 S 18th St) with Milk Jawn & Irv’s Ice Cream
- Oct. 28: Zev Rovine – Spilled with Chef Eli Collins at a.kitchen (135 S 18th St)
- Oct. 29: Jordan Salcito – Smart Mouth at Supérette (1538 E Passyunk Ave)
- Oct. 30: Caroline Pardilla – Margarita Time at Sor Ynez (1800 N American St, Unit G)
- Nov. 2: David Nayfield – Dad, What’s for Dinner? at Bastia (1401 E Susquehanna Ave)
- Nov. 2: Aran Goyoaga – The Art of Gluten-Free Bread with Chef Lila at High Street (101 S 9th St, Suite 106)
- Nov. 5: Ozoz Sokoh – CHOP CHOP: Cooking the Food of Nigeria at Rex at the Royal (1524 South St)
- Nov. 5: Diana Yen – Firepit Feasts at Scampi (617 S 3rd St)
- Nov. 6: Lucinda Scala Quinn – Mother Sauce at Midnight Pasta (5401 Tacony St)
- Nov. 6: Lynnette Marrero – A Quick Drink at a.bar (1737 Walnut St)
- Nov. 7: Joan Nathan – My Life in Recipes at Her Place Supper Club (1740 Sansom St)
- Nov. 8: Leah Mennies – Above the Fold: A Dumpling Party at Mural City Cellars (1831 Frankford Ave)
- Nov. 8: Pam Weekes & Connie McDonald – Levain Bakery: A Story of Friendship, Community, and Cookies at Bloomsday (414 S 2nd St)
- Nov. 9: Dorie Greenspan – Dorie’s Anytime Cakes with Fiore and Feels Like Sunday
- Nov. 10: Irene Yoo – Soju Party at Almanac (310 Market St, 2nd Floor)
🎫 How to get tickets to Cookbooks & Convos
Indeed, this is the perfect option for girls day out! Each experience offers a chance to connect with culinary innovators, enjoy exclusive tastings, and celebrate the intersection of food and storytelling in true Philly style.
Important to note, all events are open to the public, and tickets are available now on the website.
Whether you’re a foodie, a home cook, or just love a good story over dinner, this is one falls series you won’t want to miss.