Richland Library Northeast
What's Cooking, Chef?
Saturday, April 11, 2026 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Here is your opportunity to learn how to create chef-inspired dishes and culinary techniques that you can recreate at home.
Chef Floyd will be joined by Veteran Restauranteur Mike Rabb. Mike will be demonstrating how to make a delicious yet healthy Tavern Chickpea Burger.
Mike Rabb is a veteran restaurateur, having owned and operated restaurants in Georgia and South Carolina since 1997. As a self-made small business entrepreneur, he has a knack for forecasting trends in the food & beverage industry, while also maintaining a focus on the local community. His contributions to the communities where his restaurants have operated include establishing and serving on multiple neighborhood business associations, managing flagship community events, and sponsoring community programs and activities.
Mike resides in Columbia with his partner, Kelly, and their two dogs, Dio and Ladybird. He continues to own and operate a restaurant in Atlanta. In his free time, he serves as a volunteer culinary educator at FoodShare South Carolina, Mental Illness Recovery Center Inc (MIRCI), and Landmarks for Families.
If you have any questions or concerns please email NE_TeachingKitchen@richlandlibrary.com. Samples of the dish will be provided only to those in attendance. Any questions about food allergies or ingredients must be addressed before the start of the program.**
"Should the event reach full capacity, we still encourage your attendance; however, please note that sample availability may be limited" - Chef Floyd J
Dish contains: Soy, Nut
Please be aware that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness. Some foods may include products with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs and wheat. Please refrain from consuming if you have known food allergies or ask staff about the ingredients and processing used in the making of this food item(s).
We value inclusion and access for all of our customers including those that may need Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations. Please complete this ADA accommodation request form at least two weeks prior to the event to make a reasonable accommodation request.
Have questions about the program? Please reach out to a staff member at the hosting location for additional information.