Books and Bites: Rome with Author Katie Parla
Wed, April 22, 2026
6:00 PM
Pier 57
25 11th Ave
New York, NY 10011
General Admission
$45
General Admission + Copy of Rome by Katie Parla
$80
In Conversation with James Beard Award–Winning Chef Missy Robbins
Join Katie Parla, a Rome-based food and beverage writer, culinary guide, and author, for an intimate conversation with James Beard Award–winning chef Missy Robbins about Parla’s latest book, Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to Flavors that Built a City. Drawing on decades of research, eating, and archival work, Parla takes a deep dive into how Rome has fed itself across the centuries, connecting ancient grain fields, artisan workshops, and everyday home cooking to the dishes still prepared today across the Eternal City.
Guests will enjoy bites straight from the pages of the book while hearing Parla reflect on her research, travels, and the wonderful people behind Rome’s most enduring flavors.
Copies of Rome will be available for purchase with tickets and at the event from our friends at Kitchen Arts & Letters.
Who's Speaking
Katie Parla
Missy Robbins
Menu
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Additional Information
Event Policy
Reservation Policy:
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James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.
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Events at Platform by JBF are special one-night-only menus and we do not offer a la carte menus. If you have serious food allergies, we will work with the visiting chef team to do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee that alternate options will be available for every course.
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Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education, and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are included in the ticket price. Gratuity, taxes, and fees are included in the ticket price.
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.