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A Bulletin Board Of Chinese Events Local papers often featured Chinese banquets in general news columns. Along with advertising delectable menus and entertainment, shared events reflect community engagement. From Lunar New Year Banquets to private dining clubs, small banquets demonstrate how food brings people together. Eating as a reflection of culture for political diplomacy Vice…

Introduction to the Fairs World’s Fairs gathered international and domestic tourists for grand displays of cultural exchange and nationalist exhibits. Among paintings, machinery, and other international wares, food became an important element to showcase national cuisine. However, the touristic nature of World’s Fairs, combined with the logistics of feeding mass crowds, made it difficult to…

Introduction The late 19th century saw American middle-class eating culture develop from eating mostly at home to frequently dining out at restaurants. Culinary exploration became a pastime. Mid-19th century Chinese restaurants started in kitchen basements, serving recent Chinese immigrant populations. By the 1890s, many Americans wanted to eat food from abroad, and their patronage presented…