food culture of new york city to be explored in conference featuring influential critic mimi sheraton"Gotham on a Plate: Food and NYC" on April 10 and 11 at The New School |
NEW YORK, March 10, 2015 -- Restaurateurs, writers, food critics and activists will convene at The New School to discuss New York City’s culinary culture at “Gotham on a Plate: Food and NYC” on Friday, April 10, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday, April 11, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at 66 West 12th Street. Sponsored by Food Studies at The New School for Public Engagement, the Julia Child Foundation, and the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, the conference brings a range of top flight panelists together to discuss various aspects of food in New York City, from the history, where we eat, provisioning and regional connections, to the impact of the media on the food business, policy debates, crises and post-Sandy resiliency. Andrew Smith, a part-time assistant professor in the Food Studies program and the founder of event, noted that while there have been thousands of conferences in New York City, few, if any, have come close to the “diversity of approaches” offered at Gotham on a Plate. “Panelists will delve into everything from the culinary influence of immigrant communities to post-disaster systems of food procurement and distribution to the future of dining in New York,” he added. “Given the diverse range of topics, this event will also be a perfect place for networking.” Mimi Sheraton—an influential journalist, restaurant critic and cookbook writer who has lived in Greenwich Village for 70 years—will give the keynote address at the event, which will also feature food studies pioneer Marion Nestle, former New York Times columnist Molly O'Neill, author Hasia Diner, New York Times reporter William Grimes, restaurateur Drew Nieporent and former Gourmet magazine New York restaurant critic David Rosengarten. “At the New School Food Studies program, we address critical contemporary issues around food, both local and global,” said Fabio Parasecoli, associate professor and director of Food Studies Initiatives at NSPE. “Gotham on a Plate showcases the complexity of food systems in New York City and strengthens our connection to the food we eat every day.” |
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