Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods”: Paperback Release Party+ A Podcast Listening Party!

Date & Time

Friday, December 13 · 6:30 - 8:30pm (& 8:45-9:45pm) EST

Part 1 6:30 - 8:30pm : Paperback Release + Listening Party at The Old Stone House of Brooklyn (OSH): 336 3rd Street Brooklyn, NY 11215

Part 2 8:45-9:45pm: Cocktails & Conversation at Stone Park Cafe : 324 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215

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PART ONE: Join Us for an Evening of Food, History, and Spirited Stories at the Old Stone House!

Come celebrate the paperback release of Sarah Lohman’s “Endangered Eating” and step into the world of culinary heritage with a panel discussion featuring food historians Lohman, Tonya Hopkins, and Gravy podcast producer Otis Gray. Delight your taste buds with sampling tastings of an amazing artisanal mezcal called Eléctrico, Also sample a historical real wild rice dish from Sarah’s Book, and enjoy other storied snacks like peanuts and popcorn.

Upon arriving, savor stories and spirits as “The Food Griot” Tonya Hopkins guides a mezcal tasting intertwined with the fascinating historical connections to Endangered Eating. 

The evening then kicks off with a listening session of Gravy's podcast episode, ““America’s Lost Peanut and the Price of Bringing it Back,””, which delves into the revival of the Carolina African Runner Peanut—a story inspired by chapter 8 of Sarah’s book Endangered Eating — particularly Sarah and Tonya’s conversation in that chapter. Following the episode, Sarah, Tonya, and the episode’s producer Otis will discuss the complicated intersections of food, history, and preservation, inviting the audience to join the conversation for a lively Q&A.

Don’t miss the chance to purchase Sarah’s book (great holiday gift!) , have it signed, and celebrate the release of its new paperback edition with new exclusive content, including an interview between Sarah and Tonya.

Sustainable snacks and samples of a dish featured in the book will be served…

We can’t wait to see you!

REGISTER for Part 1 on EVENTBRITE so we have an accurate head count thanks!

➡️RSVP HERE ⬅️ for Part 2: Cocktails & Convo taking place at Stone Park Cafe 8:45pm -9:45pm…

PART TWO:

But wait, there’s more! We’ll continue with Part 2: A ‘Cocktails & Conversation’ Hour diagonally & directly across the street from the OSH grounds (a stone’s throw away!) at Stone Park Cafe (8:45pm -9:45pm) for an opportunity to ‘Experience Eléctrico’. Be sure to RSVP to me (Tonya/TFG) to secure your space and a complimentary craft cocktail [limited spots available so act fast!]. Learn a bit about mezcal’s connection to the ideas behind “Endangered Eating (& Drinking!)” e.g., why it’s nice to know the cultural significance behind many foods & drinks……. [write or copy & paste this: “RSVP for cocktails at SPC 9/13” in the “How Can I Help You” box when you RSVP for part 2 … ]

REMEMBER to REGISTER for Part 1 on EVENTBRITE ! (accurate head counts prevent events from being postponed!)

The ‘Spirited Storytelling & Sipping’ part of the paperback release & listening party at OSH will be facilitated by Wine & Spirits Educator Tonya Hopkins aka “The Food (&Drinks!) Griot “ featuring a mezcal tasting with history on its connection to the concept of "Endangered Eating (& Drinking!) ….

Join us for Part 2: Cocktails & Convo directly across the street at Stone Park Cafe (8:45pm - 9:45pm). Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot to ‘Experience Eléctrico’ via a complimentary full-size craft cocktail! + we’ll Cheers to SPC’s Anniversary of TWENTY Years! 🥳🎉🥂✨

🎁 GIVE THE GIFT OF THE FOOD GRIOT’S PATREON TO YOUR FAVE FOODIEs and/or DRINKS LOVERs THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!! 🎁 …[LEARN ➡️MORE ABOUT MY PATREON PLATFORM ⬅️HERE]

View this event on the Food Griot Website

More about Tonya Hopkins: https://www.thefoodgriot.com/

More about Sarah Lohman: https://sarahlohman.com/endangered-eating-book/

More about "Gravy" Podcast: https://www.southernfoodways.org/gravy/americas-lost-peanut-and-the-price-of-bringing-it-back/