# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Melissa King's Cook Like a King Cookbook Brunch
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: An Experience Not to Miss! Rye welcomes Chef Melissa King award-winning chef, author, and Top Chef: All-Stars Los Angeles Winner for a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration. Join us for a family-style brunch honoring Melissa’s debut cookbook, Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen. Expect bold flavors, soulful cooking, and a menu inspired by Melissa’s Chinese-American roots and California sensibility. Chef Megan Garrelts first met Melissa early in her career when they worked together at the Getty Center Restaurant in Los Angeles. Today, Melissa is a nationally celebrated chef with an impressive résumé of television accolades, guest-chef appearances, and a cooking style that radiates joy, intention, and creativity. This is more than a brunch it’s a rare chance to experience the food & stories behind her cookbook.

Family-Style Brunch
Sunday, April 19
11:30 AM Reception / 12:00 PM Brunch Service Begins
12:45 PM Q&A with Melissa King

Family-Style Starters for the Table
• Miso Baba Ghanoush (pg. 24)
• King’s Guacamole (pg. 28)
• Lemongrass Shrimp Cocktail with Michelada Mayo (pg. 52)
• Chicory Salad with Anchovy, Kumquats & Smoked Cheese (pg. 72)
• Crispy Lace Dumplings (pg. 110)

Family-Style Sides & Entrées for the Table
• Scallion Hashbrowns with Crème Fraîche & Asian Pear (pg. 137)
• Charred Cabbage with Burnt Lemon–Anchovy Vinaigrette (pg. 147)
• Ribeye & Eggs with Black Garlic–Anchovy Butter (pg. 196)
• Pork Katsu with Snow Peas, Herbs & Yuzu Vinaigrette (pg. 205)
• Hong Kong Stuffed French Toast (pg. 236)

Dessert for the Table
• Almond Madeleines with Citrus Marmalade (pg. 228)
• Yuzu–Coconut Olive Oil Cake with Berries (pg. 240)

Brunch Beverage Offerings Includes a Choice of Two Cocktails per Guest:
• Mandarin Mimosa
• Asian Pear Spritz
• Tsingtao Michelada
• Scarpetta Pinot Grigio
• Coffee or tea - included

Full bar menu & additional beverages available for purchase.
Sales tax and gratuity are not included in the $85 ticket price.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/prairie-village/melissa-kings-cook-like-a-king-cookbook-brunch/200029835641055
- **Event Categories**: brunch, food-drinks, art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 18

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Prairie Village
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 10551 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206
- **lat**: 38.93461
- **long**: -94.62817
- **full address**: 10551 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206, 10551 W 106th St, Leawood, KS 66206-2522, United States, Prairie Village

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Melissa King's Cook Like a King Cookbook Brunch being held?
  - **A:** Melissa King's Cook Like a King Cookbook Brunch takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 10551 Mission Rd, Leawood, KS, United States, Kansas 66206, 10551 W 106th St, Leawood, KS 66206-2522, United States, Prairie Village.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Melissa King's Cook Like a King Cookbook Brunch?
  - **A:** Melissa King's Cook Like a King Cookbook Brunch is organized by Rye Leawood.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Melissa King's Cook Like a King Cookbook Brunch is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Prairie Village, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Melissa King's Cook Like a King Cookbook Brunch sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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