# Event Details - **Event Name**: Tropicalfete, Inc. presents Cultural Reading Program with Lesley Enston - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join Tropicalfete for a special Authors Connecting: Cultural Reading Program in celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month 2026.About this EventAuthors Connecting: Cultural Reading Program with Lesley EnstonJoin Tropicalfete for a special Authors Connecting: Cultural Reading Program in celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month 2026.This engaging evening will feature acclaimed author, recipe developer, and food writer Lesley Enston, author of Belly Full: Exploring Caribbean Cuisine through 11 Fundamental Ingredients and Over 100 Recipes. Through conversation, storytelling, and food culture, attendees will explore the rich culinary traditions of the Caribbean and discover how food connects history, identity, family, and community.Hosted by cultural connector Zene Willoughby, the program will include an author interview, audience engagement, and a live cooking demonstration inspired by recipes and ingredients featured in the book.Whether you're a food enthusiast, book lover, culinary professional, or simply curious about Caribbean culture, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the stories, flavors, and traditions that make Caribbean cuisine so vibrant and influential.Featured BookBelly Full: Exploring Caribbean Cuisine through 11 Fundamental Ingredients and Over 100 RecipesBy Lesley EnstonEvent HighlightsAuthor interview with Lesley EnstonDiscussion on Caribbean culinary heritageLive cooking demonstrationAudience Q&ABook discussion and cultural exchangeNetworking with community members, readers, and food loversDate & TimeSaturday, June 20, 20267:00 PMLocationTropicalfete Cultural Landmark850 New York AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11203Presented ByTropicalfete, Inc.PartnersNew York State Council on the ArtsNYC Department of Cultural AffairsBarnes & NobleBrooklyn Public LibraryLivestream AvailableCan't attend in person? Tune in via Tropicalfete's livestream and social media platforms.AdmissionRegistration required. Seating is limited.Reserve your spot today and join us for an inspiring evening celebrating Caribbean literature, culture, and cuisine. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/137d2020-6bc6-11f1-a396-4fefc8e8ef65-rimg-w592-h740-dcf4f4f4-gmir.png - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/tropicalfete-inc-presents-cultural-reading-program-with-lesley-enston/100001991824299097 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, food-drinks, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Tropicalfete, Inc. - **lat**: 40.6530048 - **long**: -73.9471676 - **full address**: Tropicalfete, Inc., 850 New York Ave, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Tropicalfete, Inc. presents Cultural Reading Program with Lesley Enston - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9f9f48cb76ce91a95879111da5543e606a67fc10d385108c2179327b59fefc23-rimg-w798-h1144-dc26305f-gmir.jpg?v=1781863444 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Tropicalfete, Inc. presents Cultural Reading Program with Lesley Enston being held? - **A:** Tropicalfete, Inc. presents Cultural Reading Program with Lesley Enston takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Tropicalfete, Inc., 850 New York Ave, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Tropicalfete, Inc. presents Cultural Reading Program with Lesley Enston? - **A:** Tropicalfete, Inc. presents Cultural Reading Program with Lesley Enston is organized by Tropicalfete.com. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Tropicalfete, Inc. presents Cultural Reading Program with Lesley Enston", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9f9f48cb76ce91a95879111da5543e606a67fc10d385108c2179327b59fefc23-rimg-w798-h1144-dc26305f-gmir.jpg?v=1781863444", "startDate": "2026-06-20", "endDate": "2026-06-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/brooklyn/tropicalfete-inc-presents-cultural-reading-program-with-lesley-enston/100001991824299097", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Tropicalfete, Inc.", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "850 New York Ave", "postalCode": "11203", "addressLocality": "Brooklyn", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.6530048", "longitude": "-73.9471676" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Tropicalfete for a special Authors Connecting: Cultural Reading Program in celebration of Caribbean American Heritage Month 2026.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-20", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/brooklyn/tropicalfete-inc-presents-cultural-reading-program-with-lesley-enston/100001991824299097" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-03", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-03", "url": "https://allevents.in/brooklyn/tropicalfete-inc-presents-cultural-reading-program-with-lesley-enston/100001991824299097", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Tropicalfete.com", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/tropicalfetecom/21455611", "description": "The Official Home for Caribbean Culture\n \nEstablished in 1999 as an online publication & cultural resource center. 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