Instructor: Andréa Lawson Gray

Andréa Lawson Gray
 Andréa Lawson Gray is a chef, writer, and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author known for bringing the flavors, history, and energy of Latin America and the Caribbean to contemporary audiences. With more than two decades of experience in professional kitchens, she collaborates closely with chefs to translate culinary tradition into bold, accessible food and drink.

She is the co-author of the award-winning Convivir: Modern Mexican Cooking in California's Wine Country (Abrams, 2025) and Celebraciones Mexicanas: History, Traditions, and Recipes (Rowman & Littlefield, 2013), which is held in more than 350 libraries, including Harvard and Cambridge.

She is currently touring in support of Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks & Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora (Ten Speed Press, June 2, 2026), featuring 40 vibrant cocktails-including more than 25 zero-proof and low-ABV options-paired with 20 dishes designed for gathering.

She divides her time between San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.

Classes by this instructor


Botanicals in Caribbean Cocktails: A Celebration of Heritage, History, and Flavor

Join Chef Nelson German and culinary anthropologist Andréa Lawson Gray along with herbalist and NYBG's Associate Director for the Everett Children's Adventure Garden Arvolyn Hill for a dynamic conversation on blending tradition, modern mixology, and the cultural connection of botanicals.
271LEC236 09/17 Th 4:00pm-6:00pm German
Lawson Gray
Hill
NYBG