The Story is In the Rice: A Coffee Talk with Chef JJ Johnson
Schedule
Tue, 16 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Compton Gardens & Arboretum | Bentonville, AR
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Chef JJ Johnson explores how cuisine becomes a living narrative, connecting communities across continents and generations. From his work championing rice as a global heritage grain to building spaces that celebrate culture through food, JJ shares how storytelling can exist far beyond the screen — on the plate, in the kitchen, and within community.Drawing from his acclaimed cookbook The Simple Art of Rice and his journey through kitchens from New York to Ghana and beyond, JJ reflects on the power of food to preserve culture, inspire creativity, and bring people together. This Coffee Talk invites audiences to experience storytelling through a different lens — one that can be tasted, shared, and remembered. Attendees will also have the opportunity to buy a signed copy of The Simple Art of Rice.
Following the Coffee Talk, JJ presents a live culinary demonstration inspired by The Simple Art of Rice, offering a sensory extension of the conversation.
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Where is it happening?
Compton Gardens & Arboretum, 312 N Main St,Bentonville, Arkansas, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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