Chinatown and Chop Suey

Date and Time
November 23, 2012
Event Details

A brief history of Chinatown and its cuisine as a lunch favorite. We'll talk about dim sum and tea houses, the Jewish connection to Chinese food, and Chinatown as a contemporary cheap lunch destination. Live demo of a 19th century recipe for the "original" Chop Suey, featuring chicken livers and gizzardsm as well as a sample tasting.

  • Audience: Adults