Join us for The Golden Hour, a stylish evening celebrating food, community, and connection at Oakbrook Center. From 5 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, September 4, enjoy a seasonal cocktail hour, complimentary sips and snacks directly from Nights and Weekends!.

The highlight of the evening? A special meet-and-greet with acclaimed recipe developer and cookbook author Alexis deBoschnek. Be among the first to hear about her brand-new cookbook, Nights and Weekends: Recipes That Make the Most of Your Time—an inspiring collection of dishes designed for quick weeknight cooking and leisurely weekend gatherings.

Come sip, shop, and meet Alexis in the glow of golden hour at Oakbrook.

About Alexis deBoschnek
Alexis deBoschnek is a recipe developer and cookbook author based in the Western Catskills of upstate New York. Her upcoming cookbook, Nights and Weekends: Recipes That Make the Most of Your Time (Union Square & Co., August 12, 2025), features over 100 fresh, flexible recipes to match your schedule—whether you're winding down after work or hosting friends on a slow Sunday.

Alexis is known for her Instagram series Cooking for Friends, filmed on her picturesque 100-acre farm. Her cooking reflects her real life—after becoming a full-time caretaker unexpectedly, she reimagined how to make meaningful meals under pressure. Nights and Weekends is her answer: practical, creative, and deeply nourishing food for any day of the week.