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Melissa Clark

Melissa Clark

Keynote Speaker: Cookbook Author & Food Writer for The New York Times

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Melissa Clark Biography

Food writer and cookbook author Melissa Clark is staff reporter for the New York Times Food section, where she writes the popular column “A Good Appetite” and appears in a weekly cooking video series. Melissa has written thirty-eight cookbooks, including her latest, Dinner: Changing the Game, to be published by Clarkson Potter in March 2017. Other books include collaborations with some of New York City’s most celebrated chefs, including Daniel Boulud (Braise), David Bouley (East of Paris), Andrew Feinberg (Franny’s), Claudia Fleming (The Last Course), Bruce and Eric Bromberg (Blue Ribbon Cookbook), and former White House pastry chef Bill Yosses (The Perfect Finish).

Her work has been honored with awards by the James Beard Foundation and IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals), and has been selected for the Best Food Writing series. Melissa is a regular guest on the Today show and Rachael Ray. She has also been a judge on Iron Chef America. She’s been a frequent guest host on the NPR radio show The Splendid Table and is a regular guest on The Leonard Lopate Show on WNYC.

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Melissa lives there with her husband and daughter. She loves anchovies, radishes, chicken feet, and lox but not in that order.

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Melissa Clark Videos

How To Make Perfect Holiday Rugelach | Melissa Clark | NYT ...
Inside Melissa Clark's Home Kitchen | NYT Cooking - YouTube
How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken | Melissa Clark Recipes | The New ...

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What topics does Melissa Clark speak about?

Melissa Clark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef.

Where does Melissa Clark travel from?

Melissa Clark generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Melissa Clark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Food & Beverage and Celebrity Chef. The estimated speaking fee range to book Melissa Clark for live events is Below $10,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Melissa Clark generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Art Smith, Damaris Phillips and Darren McGrady. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Melissa Clark for an upcoming event.

Melissa Clark Videos

How To Make Perfect Holiday Rugelach | Melissa Clark | NYT ...
Inside Melissa Clark's Home Kitchen | NYT Cooking - YouTube
How to Cut Up a Whole Chicken | Melissa Clark Recipes | The New ...
Devil's Food Cake | Melissa Clark Recipes | The New York Times ...

Melissa Clark Reviews

  • I hope to work with AAE again if we continue with our speaker series!
    Friends of the North Castle Public Library - Jan 16 2018

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