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SUMMARY:Debut Author Spotlight: Shelly Chatterelli
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the launch of her sweet new book\, Knowin’ Sugar\nTuesday\, July 14th | 6-8pm | $45\nBe among the first to celebrate the release of Knowin’ Sugar\, the highly anticipated new novel from Ann Arbor’s debut author and friend of Zingerman’s\, Shelly Chatterelli! The book will be released on June 23rd—just in time for our launch event on July 14th! Set against a richly drawn backdrop of rural Appalachia\, Knowin’ Sugar invites readers into a poignant coming of age story that reminds us of what it means to belong to a place and a people.  \nThe Roadhouse will welcome Shelly for an engaging evening of conversation\, as she shares her inspiration behind the book\, her writing journey\, and the stories that shaped this remarkable debut. Guests will enjoy a lively author discussion between Shelly and Ari Weinzweig\, audience Q&A\, and the opportunity to have books signed following the presentation. Included with your registration\, Appalachian-inspired Roadhouse appetizers will be served as well! \nWhether you’re a devoted fiction reader\, an aspiring writer\, or simply looking for a memorable evening of storytelling\, this special event offers a chance to connect with a compelling new voice in contemporary fiction—and to celebrate the launch of a book destined to spark conversation. \nBooks will be available for purchase at the event! \nMENU:\n \nButtermilk Biscuits (V)\nWith honey\, Vermont Creamery butter\, & Blackberry Patch preserves  \nFried Chicken Sliders\nServed on Bakehouse mini slider buns. \nBlueberry Hand Pies (V) \n___________________\n\nIndustry Reviews:\n\n“Knowin’ Sugar is a moving\, endearing story about being your authentic self. Chatterelli’s imagery is sensory and precise\, and her language so poetic. I was swooning on nearly every page!” – Katrina Kittle\, author of Morning in this Broken World \n“Richly described and full of hope\, thirteen-year-old Sugar’s heart shines through this coming of age tale. Set in the mountains of Appalachia\, this story pulled me in headfirst into Sugar’s changing world and a changing time\, anchored by a love of place and a zest for life. Aching with the longing we all share – to be accepted and seen fully. Threaded with woodsmoke\, wildflowers\, and magic\, Knowin’ Sugar leads us on an adventure where Sugar risks everything she holds dear to be true to her heart. Reading this will break you open.” – Elaine Olund Writer\, poet & author of The Invisible Suitcase\n\nAbout the Author:\n\nShelly Chatterelli is an award-winning writer and poet\, a former commentator for NPR affiliate WKSU\, and a newspaper columnist. As a second-generation Appalachian\, she draws her inspiration for her debut novel\, Knowin’ Sugar\, from her family’s deep roots in southeastern Kentucky.
URL:https://www.zingermansroadhouse.com/event/debut-author-spotlight-shelly-chatterelli/
LOCATION:Zingerman’s Roadhouse\, 2501 Jackson Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversations with Ari
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SUMMARY:Conversations with Ari: Service Ready with Chai Pani’s Molly Irani
DESCRIPTION:A Story of Love\, Restaurants\, and the Power of Hospitality\nTuesday\, April 14th 6:00pm\nWhat happens when you open a restaurant with a vision to put people first\, yet also sell really great food? We are going to find out on April 14th when we welcome Molly Irani of James Beard Award-winning Chai Pani at the Roadhouse to talk about her debut book: Service Ready: A Story of Love\, Restaurants\, and the Power of Hospitality. Join us as Ari interviews Molly about her much anticipated publication\, and a shared “kindness-first” approach to running a food business!\n\nWhen Molly Irani and her husband\, Meherwan\, quit their day jobs in 2009 to open an Indian street food spot in Asheville\, NC\, they understood that the challenges of running a restaurant rarely allow for a kindness-first business model. Determined to do things differently\, they opened Chai Pani with a focus on creating food and offering service with love and intention that guests can savor in every bite. Now on The New York Times ‘America’s Favorite Restaurants’ list\, Chai Pani is widely recognized not only for their incredible dishes\, but also their revolutionary approach to prioritizing their team and community—a beloved model that Zingerman’s practices as well .\n\nIn her inspirational and groundbreaking book\, Service Ready\, Molly shares the story of how the vision for her restaurant laid a foundation for growth and success in a competitive industry. Of Molly’s work\, Ari says:  \n“Finally a business book that shares stories of love\, generosity\, kindness\, and dignity… a restaurant book that really gives an honest—and loving and effective—look at what life in the food world is really like.” \nBut that’s not all—visionary readers will discover that Service Ready is also a: \n\n Practical guide for entrepreneurs across any industry\, complete with the ten core principles that drive success\n Celebration of the power of female leadership in a traditionally male-dominated field\n Lesson on how to be a successful business partner with your life partner\n Reimagining of what restaurant culture should and can look like and the meaning of hospitality\n Tribute to the strength of community\, illustrating the resilience and support that helped them survive the 2009 recession\, the pandemic\, and the historic floods in Asheville\n\nOn April 14th\, Ari will dive into all these delicious details with Molly in person at the Roadhouse\, and we would love to have you there! Copies of Service Ready (publish date March 24th\, 2026\, Simon & Schuster) will be available along with scrumptious Roadhouse snacks\, and Ari and Molly will be ready to nourish your mind and soul with heartwarming conversation.\n\nSee you there! \nAppetizer Menu\nChai Pani’s Kale Pakora Chaat (V\, GF)\nWith tamarind chutney \nBuffalo Fried Mushrooms (V)\nServed with blue cheese ranch \nPit-Smoked BBQ Beef Sliders \nPimento Cheese Canapes (V) \n 
URL:https://www.zingermansroadhouse.com/event/conversations-with-ari-service-ready-with-chai-panis-molly-irani/
LOCATION:Zingerman’s Roadhouse\, 2501 Jackson Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI\, 48103\, United States
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