Little Portugal – Books Bites and Bubbles with Chef Covas at River Road Books – Fair Haven, NJ

Join us for a delightful evening filled with Portuguese flavors at River Road Books. Chef Covas will showcase her culinary skills with a selection of tasty bites and Portuguese wines. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Portugal through food and drink. Don’t miss out on this unique event!

Your ticket includes a signed copy of Chef Covas’s new book Little Portugal: Bold and Flavorful Portuguese Cooking from my New Jersey Kitchen.

Chef Lauren Covas is a Portuguese-American celebrity chef, social media personality, podcast host, and author with over 15 years of culinary experience. A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute, she honed her skills at the Boca Raton Country Club and was the only female chef at Picasso’s in Las Vegas’ Bellagio Resort. After owning two restaurants, she transitioned to catering, driven by requests from former clients. In 2016, Lauren won Food Network’s Chopped, followed by a championship on Supermarket Stakeout, which boosted her social media presence, where she shares accessible recipes and entertaining culinary content. As a first-generation American raised in a traditional Portuguese family, she emphasizes family time and togetherness in her cooking and considers her cooking style to be anchored to heritage, simplicity, and connection. On her podcast, From Portugal With Love, Lauren interviews guests with Portuguese heritage about their culture and backgrounds. Her debut cookbook, Little Portugal, featuring family recipes and culinary stories, was published in July.