Opera Singer Turned Restaurateur Alexander Smalls Discusses New Book

Chef Alexander Smalls will speak at the Decatur Book Festival virtually on Sept. 8.

Alexander Smalls

Alexander Smalls is a classically trained musician who became a renowned, professional opera singer. He’s also a James Beard Award-winning chef, a restaurateur, and cookbook author.

He will be appearing at the Decatur Book Festival to discuss his new volume, “Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen.” Smalls will discuss his book virtually with “Local Palate” editor, Lia Grabowski Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.

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