Cocktails & Conversation with Restaurateur Sabrina Rudin, author of “Healthy with a Side of Happy”

Celebrity restaurateur and cookbook author Sabrina Rudin -- owner of Spring Café Aspen and New York -- was the centerpiece of the Cocktails & Conversation event held at Monroe University’s Dining Lab in New Rochelle. Rudin, who is currently on a national tour to promote her new cookbook “Healthy with a Side of Happy,” sat down with author Amy Bass for a wide-ranging conversation about her approach to food and the challenges of balancing her busy life with making time to cook healthy meals for her family. The event was presented by the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation.

The Dining Lab --Monroe’s critically- acclaimed student run-restaurant -- has been described as a “training ground for students” by The Wall Street Journal, and the culinary team did not disappoint, preparing and serving recipes from Rudin’s cookbook for guests to sample.

“This was a perfectly suited collaboration,” said Dr. Karenann Carty, Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at Monroe University. “The event drew a big, beautiful audience to grace our space and enjoy great conversation, lots of laughs, and some delicious healthy food. We were honored to host the event and showcase the talents of our students.”

Cocktails & Conversation is one of the NRPL Foundation’s signature events, designed to bring book lovers together for lively conversations. Each evening features an author discussion moderated by Amy Bass, Ph.D., NRPL Foundation Board Member, historian, and author of One Goal: A Coach, A Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together.

The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation is a 501 c 3 non-profit fundraising and advocacy organization working to ensure the future well-being of the Library. The NRPL Foundation supports Library initiatives that enhance opportunities for lifelong learning, exploration and public discourse. To learn more visit the website at nrplfoundation.org.

About Sabrina Rudin
Sabrina Rudin is an entrepreneur, writer, and recipe developer in the food and wellness space. She is the founder of Spring Café, an organic vegetarian restaurant concept with locations in Aspen, Colorado and Greenwich Village, New York. Through her restaurants, writing, and social media community (@springbysabrina ), Sabrina shares recipes and practical guidance for healthier living that is centered on what’s nourishing, joyful, and sustainable.