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Tickets on sale for chef Patrick O’Connell’s book launch event
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Kevin Naff , Washington Blade
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
Acclaimed chef Patrick O’Connell is preparing to publish his new memoir, “Main, Middle & Gay” in September and he’s launching the book with an event on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Lisner Auditorium featuring Chef José Andrés and former Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema. Tickets for the event go on
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Key takeaway “I’ve known [Andrés and Sietsema] for more than 25 years and I have great respect for them,” O’Connell said.
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Category: health ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: Washington Blade ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Acclaimed chef Patrick O’Connell is preparing to publish his new memoir, “Main, Middle & Gay” in September and he’s launching the book with an event on Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. at Lisner Auditorium featuring Chef José Andrés and former Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema. Tickets for the event go on
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