CHEW: "Why We Dine as We do: History of Dining," June 3rd

Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin (CHEW),

“Why We Dine as We Do: The History of the Dining Table”with Eva Eliscu,
June 3, 2009 at 7:15 PM

The history of the dining table has all the elements of great drama—intrigue, passion, desire, and innovation. Since the symposiums of Ancient Greece, the dining table has been at the epicenter of Western culture. Indeed, considerable history has been written over the course of a meal. Dining and the rituals associated with have strengthened family ties, forged new political alliances, cemented business relationships, and sparked intelligent debates.

Our June speaker is Swedish born Eva Eliscu, a Chicago-based food and travel writer, restaurateur, world traveler, culinary consultant, and lecturer on the history and customs of the dining table. She was raised to observe and value the formalities of the dining table, and honed her interest in fine dining and table customs through global travels and personal research. Eva will tell us why the dining table—or some form of it—is arguably the most important conduit by which humanity has passed down its values throughout time.

Meeting Venue:
Goodman Atwood Community Center, 149 Waubesa Street, Madison

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