The California Migration Museum tells immersive stories about how immigrants and refugees have shaped California, from the first Gold Rush to the latest Tech Wave. This fall, join us for Melting Spots — a bite-sized journey across San Francisco’s food scene. Our interactive food map and storytelling project explores how immigrants have shaped the city and fed its residents since 1849. More at calmigration.org/meltingspots
Melting Spots hosts explore how immigrant chefs from San Francisco restaurants Besharam, Bini’s Kitchen, D’Maize, Reem’s California, and Beit Rima use food to speak up and take action on immigration and identity issues.
10 Dec 2024
Melting Spots 7: Memory
Chefs and restaurateurs from Prubechu, Mamahuhu, La Mediterranee, Abanico Coffee Roasters, and Wonderful Foods share stories of preserving family recipes and passing memories to the next generation through food.
3 Dec 2024
Melting Spots 6: Authenticity
Chefs and food writers from Damansara, Moya, Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, Mandalay Restaurant, and H-Mart share stories of how food introduces people to a country and represents culture through constant change, adaptation, and innovation.
3 Dec 2024
Melting Spots 5: Fusion
Chefs from Señor Sisig, Midnite Bagel, Boug Cali, and Uji Time Dessert share how fusion cuisine embodies the transformative power of migration, creating new cultures and flavors.
26 Nov 2024
Melting Spots 4: Made in SF
Food historians and industry experts from San Francisco's iconic eateries share the surprising stories behind the city's beloved dishes, revealing the immigrant roots of its culinary identity.
26 Nov 2024
Melting Spots 3: Community
Chefs from Liguria Bakery, Mitchell’s Ice Cream, and more share stories about how cooking builds community in San Francisco’s historic neighborhoods, preserving a sense of belonging and cultural identity.
19 Nov 2024
Melting Spots 2: Family
When you begin a new life far from home, family is so important: honoring the people left behind, building something new for the next gen. In this episode of Melting Spots, chefs from Bi-Rite Market, Yank Sing, R&G Lounge, Estrellita’s Snacks, and Lavash share stories of building a family business, working together across generations, and passing on the family legacy. Melting Spots is a food map & storytelling project from the California Migration Museum. calmigration.org/meltingspots
19 Nov 2024
Melting Spots 1: Beginnings
San Francisco was a foodie city right from the start. How did those first dishes take shape? And who were the immigrants that brought them to California? Chefs, bartenders and restaurateurs from Comstock Saloon, Boudin Bakery, Dandelion Chocolate and Sam Wo Restaurant share stories of beginnings in this first episode of Melting Spots.
Melting Spots is a food map & storytelling project from the California Migration Museum that explores how immigrants have shaped San Francisco and fed its residents, from the Gold Rush to the AI boom. Explore more at calmigration.org/meltingspots
28 Oct 2024
Melting Spots: Trailer
Melting Spots is a food map & storytelling project from the California Migration Museum. The series brings together 38 bite-sized stories from immigrant chefs, restaurants, and dishes that are uniquely San Francisco. Explore how immigrants have shaped the city and fed its residents from the first Gold Rush to the latest AI boom.
New episodes drop November 19. Explore more at calmigration.org/meltingspots
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