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Taste & Tale: Bobby Hicks w/ Retro Recipes

A smiling man holds a drink next to a colorful plate of food

Taste & Tale: Bobby Hicks w/ Retro Recipes

Get ready for an evening of good food and even better company with culinary sensation Bobby Hicks as he talks about his new cookbook, Retro Recipes, an homage to classic American cuisine throughout the decades. In addition to hearing Bobby talk about his journey to writing this book, attendees will also enjoy a tasting of some of Bobby’s favorite recipes from the book.

The event will be hosted downstairs, at Dear Sunday Cafe.

Single tickets are $65 and include a copy of the cookbook and a ticket to the event. Couple's tickets are $95 and include one copy of the cookbook and two tickets. There is a limited number of couples' tickets.

Additionally, we will be hosting a “Vintage Best Dressed” contest, so get dressed in your fanciest throwback outfit for the chance to win! Bobby won't just be signing books; he's also inviting everyone to bring a plate from home for him to sign!

DISCLAIMER: Please include any food allergies or dietary restrictions when purchasing your ticket so we can accommodate you as much as possible.

ABOUT THE BOOK
Dine through the decades with this stylish recipe collection from the founder of @retrorecipeskitchen.

Nostalgia is in, and Bobby Hicks knows nostalgia. As the charming host of TikTok’s Retro Recipes Kitchen, he regularly gives loving updates to classic American staples and ingredients like boxed cake mixes, canned soups, and more to suit today’s tastes. Bobby’s vivid personality, on display across social media, comes through on the page as he asks readers to don an apron, preheat the oven, and get ready to savor the past.

In his dazzling debut cookbook, Retro Recipes, he features a treasure trove of culinary nostalgia, everything from all-time favorites to lesser-known fare, including Lazy Daisy Cake, Brown Sugar Meatloaf, Chicken Divan, and Eggs Eiffel Tower. Bobby has done his homework and provides colorful historical context for each dish. Complete with vibrant photography and one-of-a-kind illustrations, this cookbook is the perfect addition to the vintage cooking canon.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bobby Hicks is a self-taught cook, videographer, and creator of the viral Retro Recipes Kitchen series, where he revisits vintage recipes and food trends from the early 1900s through the 1970s. A former bartender turned culinary historian, Hicks’ work bridges nostalgia and creativity, transforming forgotten dishes into culinary storytelling that millions have come to love online. His signature mix of curiosity, humor, and authenticity has earned him a devoted following across social media. He lives with his partner Keiko Lynn in S. Florida.

Dear Sunday
$65-95
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM on Sun, 7 Jun 2026

Event Supported By

Midtown Reader
8506457200
caylee@midtownreader.com
Dear Sunday
1123 Thomasville Rd #2
Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(850) 425-2665
events@midtownreader.com