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Baltimore, Maryland
United States

The "Culinary Ambassador of the Chesapeake Bay,"John Shields is a chef, a television host and an author. His popular restaurant, Gertrude's, has been thriving at the Baltimore Museum of Art since 1998. John has written three popular cookbooks and hosted two television series on the cuisine of the region.

Where's John?

With The New Chesapeake Kitchen just released last autumn, and Gertrude’s celebrating 20 years, John's a very busy man!

Keep up with him here.

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Benefit for Eastern Shore Land Conservancy

Sprouting The New Chesapeake Kitchen

John will be presenting and signing books at this private benefit for the Eastern Shore Land Conservancy in Easton, MD . The event is hosted by Ryan Groll of Easton’s delightful locavore dining spot, Eat Sprout.

Earlier Event: January 31
Harford County's Abingdon Library Winter Reading Challenge
Later Event: February 25
Smithsonian Institution - Chesapeake Cuisine: Nourishing a Healthier Bay