World renowned chef Jose Andres will visit the Twin Cities this spring

The humanitarian will tell stories from his nonprofit and more.

January 22, 2020 at 9:25PM
FILE - In this March 21, 2016, file photo Spanish-American chef Jose Andres answers questions during a panel discussion at an event on entrepreneurship at La Cerveceria, in Havana, Cuba. Andres is working on a book about his efforts to help Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria. Ecco told The Associated Press on Wednesday that it has acquired “We Fed An Island: The True Story of Rebuilding Puerto Rico, One Meal at a Time.” The book is scheduled for Sept. 11. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Mo
Chef Jose Andres answered questions during a panel discussion at an event on entrepreneurship at La Cerveceria, in Havana, Cuba. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The chef and humanitarian known worldwide for his work feeding thousands of hungry people during disasters is headed to the Twin Cities — but don't panic! José Andrés has something to say, and you can have a seat at the discussion.

He will speak at the State Theatre (805 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls.) at 7:30 p.m. March 2 as part of the Inspired Conversations series from the Star Tribune and the Hennepin Theatre Trust.

The Spanish chef/restaurateur, with a portfolio of more than two dozen dining spots in the U.S., formed the nonprofit World Central Kitchen in 2010.

The organization uses food as a way to empower communities and strengthen economies while feeding a lot of desperate people along the way.

The James Beard Foundation recognized Andrés' work with its award of Humanitarian of the Year in 2018.

He was twice named one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People, most recently in 2018, and received a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2015, among other recognition.

He also lectures as part of the "Science and Cooking" class at Harvard University, as well as at "The Sustainable Plate" class at George Washington University in D.C.

His compelling account of World Central Kitchen's experience in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria can be found in his book "We Fed an Island," and he has written two cookbooks, including last year's "Vegetables Unleashed" (cook like José Andrés!)

A portion of the proceeds from the State Theatre's ticket sales will be donated to Second Harvest Heartland.

This event promises to be a lively conversation with Andrés — how could it not be? — so please join us.

Tickets, from $58.50-$68.50, are available at the theater and through HennepinTheatreTrust.org. □

Credit: Melissa Hesse Chefs Jose Andreas and Ferran Adria, with and Ann Kim of Pizzeria Lola and Bachelor Farmer chef Paul Berglund at an event at Bachelor Farmer.
Chefs José Andrés, center, and Ferran Adriá, with Ann Kim of Young Joni, during a 2015 visit to the Twin Cities. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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