Premium Chefs Dinner: Nyesha Arrington

Guest Chef Dinner: Nyesha Arrington 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | Athenaeum Hotel Join acclaimed chef and television personality Nyesha Arrington for an unforgettable evening of elevated dining at the historic Athenaeum Hotel. This exclusive Guest Chef Dinner offers an intimate opportunity to experience Arrington’s soulful, seasonally driven cuisine through a thoughtfully curated multicourse tasting menu. The experience caps Arrington’s multiday Chautauqua Food Festival residency, which also includes a mainstage Chautauqua Lecture Series appearance Tuesday morning, and a special Masters Series Cooking Demonstration on Sunday, Aug. 16. Arrington brings her signature blend of refined technique, creativity and storytelling to the table. Drawing inspiration from seasonal ingredients, global travel and contemporary art, her cooking is a distinctly personal expression delivering “Food that Hugs the Soul.” The evening begins with passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by seated dining as… View Source