BACH’s lineup for the rest of the year includes a mix of online presentations and in-person gatherings that celebrate California’s gastronomic history, luminaries, restaurants, products, and more. Events include:
May 25— The Spanish Cook Without Equal: My Adventures in Translating Encarnación Pinedo’s 1898 Cookbook, an online presentation by Tracy Johnston, an avid foodie, food history buff, and longtime food blogger.
June 22— Food at the Fair: A Culinary History of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition, an in-person presentation by Celia Sack held at her San Francisco bookstore, Omnivore Books on Food.
July 19—Culinary Rummage Sale in partnership with Les Dames d’Escoffier San Francisco being held at Prospect Restaurant.
July 27—An online conversation with Joyce Goldstein—owner of legendary San Francisco restaurant Square One and author of 30 books—in celebration of her 90th birthday.
August 9—A recreation of a 1950s meal at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville coupled with a presentation by George Geary, author of Made in California. (Note: You’ll need to hurry to the online sign-up button to secure a spot.)
September 28—History of California Cheese, a presentation and tasting with Sue Conley of Cowgirl Creamery and Vivien Straus of Straus Family Creamery.
For full details on these events and others, visit bayareaculinaryhistorians.org
