Food Fridays at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History

On 1 July 2015 the  Smithsonian National Museum of American History opens its Innovation Wing. All exhibitions, learning places and programming spaces in this wing  will be centered on the theme of innovation. "Food Fridays" is one of the topics. Here are the details currently available about Food Fridays:

Food Fridays
Fridays; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“Food Fridays” will showcase a guest chef and a Smithsonian host preparing a recipe while discussing its ingredients, culinary techniques and history. In July, “Food Fridays” will explore cuisine around the theme of “Summertime in America.” Program partners Wegmans Food Markets, Sur La Table, L’Academie de Cuisine and Restaurant Associates will be on the stage July 10, 17, 24 and 31. After a 45-minute demonstration, visitors will have the opportunity to purchase a dish
inspired by the demonstration in the museum’s Stars & Stripes Cafe.

• July 3, Chef Curtis Aikens will kick off the program with recipes from his native Georgia.
• July 10 Llewellyn Correia and Krystal Register of Wegmans Food Markets will showcase grilled meats and vegetables.

Check the museum's website for details about future Food Fridays topics.

The closest metro stops are  Federal Triangle and Smithsonian stations, on Metrorail's Blue and Orange lines. Visit the metro website to plan your trip.

Be well,

Technicolor girl