An Evening with Bruce Alvarez

Explore how food, heritage and personal mission converge in a culinary storytelling event led by one of Miami’s emerging voices.

On Tuesday, August 19, Books & Books in Coral Gables presents An Evening with Bruce Alvarez in celebration of Little Cut, a cookbook that blends Cuban flavors with a commitment to community. Presented in partnership with Breakthrough Miami, the event centers on Alvarez’s nine-course tasting journey, featuring ingredients such as pork, mamey and Cuban coffee—each dish shaped by memory and cultural resonance.

Alvarez, a Miami native and the son of Cuban parents, created Little Cut as both a tribute to his heritage and a reflection on his time with Breakthrough Miami, where he served as a teaching fellow and student leader. All proceeds from the book support the organization’s educational and leadership programs for underrepresented youth. Admission is free; books will be available for purchase. RSVP is encouraged.