Global Table Discussion: Food as Memory and Connection

Meetup Details:
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM
Duration: 2 hours
Location: Annapoorna Indian Cuisine, 14450 Culver Dr, Irvine, CA 92604
Restrooms: Available
Meeting Point: Reservations Made
Website: https://miannapoorna.com/

Discussion:

• What food do you miss most from 'home' ?
• How does food play a unique role in giving you a sense of comfort or memory when your physical 'home' keeps shifting?
• How have you personally seen food and cuisine act as the most powerful unifier and connector amongst people from different nations and cultural backgrounds?
• When traveling to a different country, do you find that the food there helps you truly understand the subtle, nuances of a culture—the things you can't read about in a guidebook? If so, how?