Each month, Masters of Social Gastronomy takes on a curious food topic and breaks down the history, science, and stories behind it.
MSG is brought to you by Sarah Lohman and Jonathan Soma and hosted at Caveat NYC. From strange meat to fake meat; from candy to artificial flavors; MSG takes on food's most fun, engaging, and controversial issues.
New shows the third Monday of every month!
This was out October live show, so we talk about Halloween and Daylight savings. I didn't edit it out because why not celebrate spooky halloweeen all year.
Slimy otherworldly organism that thrive on death or delicious forest floor specimans that contribute to a vibrant ecosystem? No need to debate -- for our Halloween MSG, we'll explore all sides of your favorite fungi!
We'll explore the darker side of mushrooms and their presence in historical folklore and fiction. You'll learn why Toad from Mario Kart is one of the most deadly mushrooms on the planet, what causes a "fairy ring," and when "toadstool" became an insult.
Then, if you aren't scared off just yet: basic lessons for mushroom foraging!
Culinary historian Sarah Lohman and resident food scientist Jonathan Soma are the Masters of Social Gastronomy. Each month, they fearlessly take on a curious food topic, breaking down the history and science behind what we eat.
This month's show: The Oldest and the Newest Foods! Tickets: https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/the-masters-of-social-gastronomy-present-the-oldest-and-newest-foods
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12 Jan 2021
The Secrets of Takeout and Delivery
Has the Coronavirus Pandemic changed the restaurant industry forever? From carry-out drinks to take-out fine dining, Sarah and Soma will explain the strange new word we live in.
Sarah will unveil all of the most adorable facts about the history of takeout. Did you that if you carried a tin pail around the streets of 19th-century New York, you could get it filled with beer, chop suey, and many other delectables? Gross/Awesome!
Then, Soma will dive into the surprisingly complicated economics and logistics of food delivery. What's the difference between using Seamless and calling in your order, and what kind of impact does it have on our dear Planet Earth?
And pizza expert Scott Wiener brings you the history of pizza delivery! https://www.scottspizzatours.com/
Next Show: January 27th (online)tickets: https://brooklynbrainery.com/courses/the-masters-of-social-gastronomy-present-arctic-adventures-and-frozen-food
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22 Jul 2019
Meat Analogs! From Vegetable Scallops to Impossible Burgers
Sarah Lohman will give you a run-down of vegetarianism in the west. From Benjamin Franklin’s ”Tow-fu” to Dr. Kellogg’s commercial “Protose,” we’ll explore just how long we’ve been eating things that masquerade as meat.
At storytime, Soma makes tofu and jackfruit, and Sarah previews here new book. Follow along with her research travels on Instagram @fourpoundsflour
Then Soma takes the stage to talk about the IMPOSSIBLE BURGER! What's the science that makes it umami? What's a heme? Does it actually taste good and does eating it save the world?? All your burning questions answered!
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