Pop Smart - Books a-Blais

So Atlanta’s favorite cheftestant Richard Blais didn’t win “Top Chef” last night. He’s still a winner in our eyes. And to prove that he — like his food — is not bitter, he’ll be appearing at Wordsmiths Books on Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m. to discuss the show and sign Top Chef: The Cookbook (in which his winning “Quickfire Challenge” recipe appears) to help celebrate Wordsmiths’ one-year anniversary.

If you’re not up to following even autographed recipes, you can experience Blais’ unique creations at Home Restaurant and Bar in Buckhead.

The Wordsmiths One Year Anniversary Extravaganza kicks off tomorrow with live, in-store music and continues through the weekend with poetry, author appearances — including certain well-known chefs — and more.

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