The book The Sofrito Manifesto by the artist Bernardo Medina, will open in Chicago an exhibition of over 60 photographs that highlight the colors and flavors of the kitchen of the Puerto Rican grandmothers. Starting June 9, the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture in Chicago will open the doors to this pop-up exhibition along with the presentation of The Sofrito Manifesto book. The exhibition will consist of photographs printed in different sizes of those featured in the book and some unpublished ones for the delight of visitors. Among the photographs on display there’s a 6-foot-long bodegón that celebrates Puerto Rican table traditions during Christmas celebrations. There will also be photographs with ingredients of the traditional sofrito, arroz con gandules, drinks such as teas and coquito, as well as typical fried delicacies of the island. To complement, there will be an exhibition of some works of art from Medina. For more information about The Sofrito Manifesto book and exhibition, you can call 773.486.8345 or visit www.nmprac.org. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture is located at 3015 W. Division Street in Chicago, IL 60622.