DC | Meet the Author: Chef Sheldon Simeon
Schedule
Thu May 07 2026 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian | Washington, DC
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Meet chef and author Sheldon Simeon to celebrate the release of his second cookbook, "Ohana Style" (Clarkson Potter, 2026), which honors the spirit of family and hospitality through a collection of deeply personal recipes and stories. Born and raised in Hilo on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, Simeon draws inspiration from his Filipino heritage, local upbringing, and the multi-ethnic flavors that define Hawaiian cuisine.In the spirit of ohana, Executive Chef Alex Strong of the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe will showcase a vibrant menu inspired by the cookbook. Enjoy Huli Huli chicken, lemon caper mahi-mahi, sweet and sour beet mui, crispy chili-garlic cauliflower, teriyaki potatoes, mac salad, and a refreshing mango-ade cooler.
Copies of "Ohana Style" will be available for purchase and signing.
Come meet the chef, get your book signed, and experience island-inspired flavors.
Photographs by Kevin Miyazaki
Location: Level 1, Potomac Atrium
FREE, Books available for purchase
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Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian, Washington D.C., Washington, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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