FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2017
Contact: Wendy Malloy
Museum of History & Industry PR
media@mohai.org
206 324 1126 Ext. 150
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2017
Contact: Wendy Malloy
Museum of History & Industry PR
media@mohai.org
206 324 1126 Ext. 150
April 5, 2017
WHAT: Join James Beard award-winning author and curator Rebekah Denn in a lively conversation with the Museum of History & Industry’s (MOHAI) executive director, Leonard Garfield, as they share “behind-the-scenes” insights about the curation of MOHAI’s Edible City: A Delicious Journey exhibit. In addition, Denn will sign copies of the exhibit’s companion book, Edible City. Written by Denn, Edible City unveils the complex and progressive narrative of how Seattle’s vibrant food scene went from its first restaurant to what it is today.
WHEN/WHERE:
April 11: University Book Store, U District; 7-8 pm.
April 25: Book Larder, Fremont; 6:30-8 pm with special guest Chef Leslie Mackie, Macrina Bakery & Café. Enjoy a baking demonstration as Chef Mackie shows how to prepare her signature almond cakes.
April 26: Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park; 7-8 pm.
DETAILS: Through photos and narratives, Edible City journeys from the city’s early eating days up through the modern boom, introducing iconic figures and signature foods. It also includes several recipes that helped define the region, from the Dutch Baby invented by a local restaurateur to an irresistible shortcake using strawberries developed by Washington State University.
TICKETS: Free
MOHAI is dedicated to enriching lives through preserving, sharing, and teaching the diverse history of Seattle, the Puget Sound region, and the nation. As the largest private heritage organization in the State of Washington; the museum engages communities through interactive exhibits, online resources, and award-winning public and youth education programs. For more information about MOHAI, please visit mohai.org, or call (206) 324-1126. Facebook: facebook.com/seattlehistory Twitter: @MOHAI.
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