Katie Button

I’m so excited to share that my second cookbook, "Spanish Accent: American Home Recipes with a Spanish Touch", is now available for preorder through all major booksellers. This book has been years in the making, and holding the proof in my hands feels both surreal and deeply meaningful. "Spanish Accent" brings together the two worlds that have shaped my life: the American classics I grew up with and the food of Spain that has defined my career. Inside, you’ll find more than 100 recipes inspired by my life in the kitchen and cooking at home with my family. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped bring this book to life. @katehedd for her invaluable contributions, @quentinbaconphoto for his vibrant photography, and the team at @knopfcooks for their care and support throughout this process. ✨ Spanish Accent will be released in October 2026. Preorder your copy at katiebutton.com or through the link in my bio!

I’m SO ecstatic to finally share something I’ve been painfully keeping under wraps! This year, I had the incredible opportunity to participate as a contestant on @americasculinarycupcbs , a new culinary competition show hosted by @padmalakshmi and judged by Michael @cimarustila and @wyliedufresne . The show premieres March 4 at 9:30 pm on @cbstv and streams on @paramountplus ! Going head-to-head with some of America’s best chefs was, hands-down, one of the most challenging, humbling, stressful, and deeply rewarding experiences of my life. Make no mistake: these chefs SHOWED UP and brought their best. It’s an experience I’ll absolutely carry with me for a very very long time. I’m incredibly grateful to the many people who have supported me through this journey and have made opportunities like this possible, including my family and friends, business partner @felixmeana , and the @curatetapasbar staff who have held things down while I was away. I can’t wait to watch alongside all of you! America’s Culinary Cup premieres March 4 on @cbstv .

Michelin recommended? Let’s GO! What a DREAM to finally hold this plaque, and a moment we will not soon forget. This recognition goes to a team far larger than who could be crammed into this group photo, a reflection of the hard work, dedication and expertise of every person who contributes to keeping Cúrate running day in and day out! Thank you to all of our staff, our neighbors, and our community for making this happen!”

@carastadler TOOK THE CUP!!!! @americasculinarycupcbs 🏆that is. What an incredible journey. Watching Cara’s confidence grow throughout this competition was something to marvel. The turning point for me when I really took notice was when she decided to throw down puff pastry with zero time in the dessert episode to flawless delivery, and then the culinary science challenge where she went into the second half with all her prep ready and no points and then snuck up and destroyed with the final execution of her dishes. She was always there, a quiet ever present strength with a secret mastery of every culinary technique thrown at her. Not to mention how well she wove her personal story, upbringing and heart into every single dish she cooked. I learned so much from watching Cara during this competition and cannot wait to see where life takes her next! 🎉🎉🎉

Mexico City was one of the most surprising destinations @felixmeana has discovered in recent years. What began as a visit quickly became a fascination, and he found himself returning again and again, each time building new and personal connections with chefs, authors, guides, and artisans who helped reveal the city from the inside and give him a view into CDMX’s vibrant core. For many of us in the States, travel often begins in Europe. Mexico City invites us to step beyond that comfort zone and experience a culture that has shaped the world in ways that are often overlooked. So many ingredients, culinary techniques, and traditions central to Europe’s most famous cuisines can actually trace their roots back to Mexico. Before many of these ingredients were introduced to the rest of the world, they belonged to agricultural systems that had sustained Indigenous communities across central and southern Mexico for centuries. Corn, beans, and squash. Tomatoes and chiles. Cacao, vanilla, and avocado. Over time, these ingredients spread from Mexico and the Americas into kitchens across Europe and around the world, reshaping food cultures in the process. That influence extends far beyond ingredients. It lives in agricultural systems, market culture, and techniques that remain central to daily life. On this journey, we’ll explore the canals of Xochimilco to see one of the city’s historic agricultural landscapes, visit vibrant markets filled with produce, chiles, spices, and masa-based foods, and step into the kitchen for a tortilla-making workshop to learn about nixtamalization, one of the most important culinary techniques in the world. For those curious about the past, present, and future of global cuisine, there may be no better place to explore. Join us in Mexico City and experience the food culture that continues to shape how the world eats. _______ Want to learn more about our upcoming itineraries and meet our expert guides? RSVP for our Cúrate Travel Open House, happening on Saturday, May 30th at La Bodega! More info at the link in our bio!

For years, guests of our restaurant, @curatetapasbar , have asked us the same question: “When can we travel with you?” Since 2016, it has been one of our favorite offerings to share the destinations, food traditions, wineries, markets, and cultural landscapes that have shaped our restaurant from the very beginning. On May 30, we’d love to invite you into that world at our first Cúrate Travel Open House of the year. Spend the afternoon with @felixmeana and our travel team, learn more about our upcoming itineraries across Spain, Mexico City, and beyond, and connect with fellow travelers over light bites and drinks inspired by where we’re headed next. Already booked a trip? Come meet your guides and get to know the group you’ll be traveling alongside. EVENT DETAILS May 30, 2026 La Bodega | 32 S. Lexington Ave 11AM–2PM Three arrival windows available throughout the afternoon Attendance is limited and registration is required! Reserve your spot at the link in bio.

An appreciation post for Chef Katie because she truly left it all in the kitchen. 👏💐 The dishes. The reactions. The passion. The chaos. The heart. Go show Katie some love below ⬇️ #americasculinarycup #acccbs #cast #streamingnow

Katie’s Ajo Blanco is officially back for spring! This yearly guest favorite is a silky, chilled almond and garlic soup poured tableside over fresh tuna tartare and finished with muscadine grapes and a sweet Pedro Ximénez sherry reduction. For those who followed @chefkatiebutton on @cbs ’ @americasculinarycupcbs , you may recognize her Ajo Blanco as one of the standout dishes she served up on the first episode, scoring exceptionally high marks. While her competition remix substituted freshly cooked crab meat and cherries from the Cup pantry, our restaurant rendition returns to a take on the plating our regulars know well: tuna tartar and muscadine grapes. Both add a regional and seasonal touch to this Andalusian classic. Make a reservation to taste this Spring Menu addition, only available for the season!

Not us adding @curatetapasbar to our must-visit list before the tour was even over 🫶 #americasculinarycup #acccbs #BTS

What an incredible ride. Agreeing to participate in America's Culinary Cup was a true leap of faith. I remember when they first approached me, I was incredibly nervous, scared even. Afraid of failing on public television. But underneath those nerves, there was excitement too. I said yes because I knew that fear of failure was NOT a good enough reason to decline a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. What I came away with, and was completely unprepared for, were the friendships I made along the way. Learning from and laughing with the other chefs. Learning how to think on my feet. I walk away a better chef than the day I started, and I would wholeheartedly dive back into this insane arena again. In hindsight, it's one of the best decisions I have ever made. I am in awe of the outpouring of support I've received from people watching the show and from my hometown of Asheville and all of greater Western North Carolina. Reading through your comments has filled me with a joy and pride I never expected. Thank you. To @cmorgasbord , @carastadler , @chefmattpeters and @buddha__lo I relish the opportunity to sit back with a bowl of popcorn and watch you all trying not to sweat on your food! 😭 GOOD LUCK! And the biggest thank you of all to @padmalakshmi , the producers, directors, and the entire film team at @americasculinarycupcbs , thank you for giving me this opportunity and for believing in me every step of the way. 🙏❤️ #acccbs

SPOILER ALERT I am so incredibly proud of everything I gave to this competition. A heartfelt thank you to @padmalakshmi , @wyliedufresne , and @michaelcimarusti , and to every single person who poured their heart into making this show what it is — it was a privilege to be part of it. I cannot wait to watch these last two episodes unfold and see who takes home the cup 🏆 @cbstv @paramountplus @americasculinarycup #acccbs

This just convinced me to get up and make a “quick snack” 😭✨ What’s your go-to midnight snack? #AmericasCulinaryCup #ACCCBS #SnackAttack #ChefEats #StreamingNow