The Golden Hour: an Evening with Alexis deBoschnek

Join us for The Golden Hour, a stylish evening celebrating food, community, and connection at Oakbrook Center. From 5 PM to 8 PM on Wednesday, September 4, enjoy a seasonal cocktail hour, complimentary sips and snacks, and exclusive shopping experiences throughout the center.

The highlight of the evening? A special meet-and-greet with acclaimed recipe developer and cookbook author Alexis deBoschnek. Be among the first to hear about her brand-new cookbook, Nights and Weekends: Recipes That Make the Most of Your Time—an inspiring collection of dishes designed for quick weeknight cooking and leisurely weekend gatherings.

✨ The first 100 guests to RSVP through the link below will receive a free copy of Nights and Weekends at the event.

Come sip, shop, and meet Alexis in the glow of golden hour at Oakbrook.

About Alexis deBoschnekAlexis deBoschnek is a recipe developer and cookbook author based in the Western Catskills of upstate New York. Her upcoming cookbook, Nights and Weekends: Recipes That Make the Most of Your Time (Union Square & Co., August 12, 2025), features over 100 fresh, flexible recipes to match your schedule—whether you're winding down after work or hosting friends on a slow Sunday.

Alexis is known for her Instagram series Cooking for Friends, filmed on her picturesque 100-acre farm. Her cooking reflects her real life—after becoming a full-time caretaker unexpectedly, she reimagined how to make meaningful meals under pressure. Nights and Weekends is her answer: practical, creative, and deeply nourishing food for any day of the week.

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