About us
Culinary Historians of Chicago studies the history of food and drink in human cultures. Why we procure, prepare and serve the food we do has cultural, sociological, geographical, financial and political influences. We encourage participation from all walks of life: from academics to home cooks, chefs to grill masters, farmers to heirloom gardeners, food scientists to students. Our programs, and those of our sister organization Chicago Foodways Roundtable, are supported by research, fieldwork and scholarship, though geared to an informed popular audience. We welcome everyone to gather at our table to share food, drink and their life's culinary experiences.
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Upcoming events
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The Dining Room with John Ota
·OnlineOnlineDive into history’s most captivating dining rooms as author and architectural writer John Ota investigates the architecture, interior design, and cherished history of twelve iconic dining spaces, including the dining rooms of Claude Monet, Frida Kahlo, Frank Sinatra, Jackie Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
John will show videos of the dining rooms featured in his new book, The Dining Room published by Penguin Random House. He’ll describe how these dining rooms have influenced our lives and offer era-accurate recipes.
Biography: John Ota has been involved with architecture and design since 1978, with degrees from Columbia University, the University of Toronto, and the University of British Columbia. His bestselling book The Kitchen was a 2021 Taste Canada Awards finalist and a 2021 Paris Gourmand Cookbook finalist in the book design category. After working in architecture in Toronto, New York, and Vancouver, John now loves to travel the world visiting historic houses, cooking regional food, and meeting people of all backgrounds.
The Dining Room book can be ordered on the Penguin Random House website: The Dining Room by John Ota: 9780525613428 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
Within 24 hours of the program conclusion, you can find a copy on Culinary Historians youtube page.6 attendees
Past events
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