“The Kai Cookbook: A Love Letter to the West of Ireland” — with Chef Jess Murphy 🍽️
Schedule
Sun, 23 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60630 | Lincolnwood, IL
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Join us at iBAM! 2025 for a very special Cooking Demonstration with celebrated Chef Jess Murphy!Co-founder of Galway’s acclaimed Kai Restaurant, Jess Murphy is Ireland’s only Michelin Green Star Chef, honored for her bold, soulful cooking and exceptional commitment to sustainability. Originally from Wairoa, New Zealand, she and her husband Dave opened Kai in 2011—now a beloved beacon of ethical, local, and deeply delicious Irish cuisine.
📖 Jess will present The Kai Cookbook, a long-awaited tribute to the West of Ireland with 100 of Kai’s most-loved dishes—from the iconic Kai fish fingers to the showstopping cakes that greet guests daily. Part cookbook, part love letter to the land and community she now calls home, this collection brings the West of Ireland’s spirit to life in every recipe and story.
✨ What reviewers are saying:
“A celebration of fresh produce, rich heritage, and inventive cuisine… a cookbook that reads like a memoir.” — Irish Times
“Jess Murphy’s recipes and stories bring the West of Ireland to your kitchen in the most vivid way.” — Irish Examiner
📆 Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Irish American Heritage Center
🎟️ Included with iBAM! General admission:
https://www.ibamchicago.com/jess-murphy-kai
Don’t miss this unforgettable culinary event, where tradition, place and creativity meet on your plate.
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