Celia Sack will present 'Food at the Fair: A Culinary History of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition' on June 22, 2025, at Omnivore Books in San Francisco. This exposition symbolized a revival of cultures and culinary practices after the 1906 earthquake. Foods from various nations reunited the community, and people indulged in specialties like strawberry shortcakes while experiencing a renaissance in local food culture. The event exemplified how cuisine facilitated social connections, with visitors becoming more adventurous in trying dishes and visiting neighborhoods like Chinatown.
Food at the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition showcased global culinary unity, with diverse cuisines like Italian and Chinese noodles being enjoyed together, symbolizing cultural connections.
The event marked a significant turnaround in food availability post-1906 earthquake, with flour scarcity from the disaster giving way to bountiful supplies, rejuvenating local eating habits.
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