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Culinary Historians of San Diego will present “Foie Gras: The Divisive Delicacy,” by James Beard Award winner Andrew Coe, at 10:30 a.m. April 15, in the Neil Morgan Auditorium of the San Diego Central Library. We don’t agree about foie gras. The fattened liver of ducks or geese is either the “acme of gastronomy,” one of the most delicious and luxurious foods in the world, or it is the product of a cruel and inhumane feeding regime that must be halted immediately. Food historian Andrew Coe traces the dish from its roots in the ancient Middle East, to the shtetls of Eastern Europe and finally to today’s restaurant tables. In the 19th century, French cuisine and particularly pate de foie gras came to represent the pinnacle of elite dining — and also came to the attention of the burgeoning animal rights movement. Since then debate about this delicacy has ebbed and flowed around the world. Its production is now banned in many countries, while in France it remains “a protected cultural and gastronomical heritage,” In the United States, force-feeding is prohibited in some states, yet the dish continues to appear as a luxury item on many menus. The only certainty about the future is that the question of foie gras will remain unresolved. Andrew Coe is a writer and independent scholar. Andrew and his wife, Jane Ziegelman, are co-authors of “A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression,” which won a James Beard award. His “Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States,” was a James Beard award finalist and named one of the best food books of the year by the Financial Times. His latest book is “Pirate’s Gold: A Gilded Age Saga of Family, Money and (Maybe) Murder.” He has written articles and blog posts on everything from the ancient history of foie gras to indulging I the tastiest bread in New York City. Coe has appeared in documentaries such as the National Geographic Channel’s “Eat: The Story of Food” and “The Search for General Tso.” Andrew and his wife live in Brooklyn with their two children.

On Friday, June 23rd from 6 to 9 p.m., San Diego Mission Bay Resort is partnering with Bay City Brewing for a four-course beer pairing dinner crafted by the masterful Chef Roy Hendrickson. The evening will highlight a variety of Bay City's finest brews including the Murky Muchacho Hazy IPA, Fiesta Island German Pilsner, Gambino Coffee Stout (aged on local beans from Pannikin Coffee!) and more. Courses to pair will feature dishes inclusive of a decadent Hamachi prepared two ways, flavorful Lamb Vindaloo, savory Pork Belly Chop and dessert to finish. For more information visit: missionbayresort.com Stay Connected on Social Media San Diego Mission Bay Resort Instagram / Facebook Bay City Brewing Instagram

San Diego Writers Festival co-founders Marni Freedman and Jeniffer Thompson, in partnership with The Coronado Public Library and Warwick’s, are pleased to announce the fourth annual festival taking place at various locations within the library on Saturday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All events are free and open to the public. This year’s festival features an amazing line-up of literary talent, including keynote speaker and international bestselling writer Shilpi Somaya Gowda, author of Secret Daughter, soon to be a movie produced by Amazon with Priyanka Chopra and Sienna Miller, NYT’s bestselling writer Qian Julie Wang, author of Beautiful Country, Oscar-nominated and Emmy Award-winning actress Renee Taylor, best known for her role in the hit TV sitcom, The Nanny, who will share insider stories about her career as an actor, screenwriter, playwright, producer, and director. WHEN| Saturday, October 8, 2022 - This event runs from 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Opening ceremony is at 9:30 a.m. in the Coronado Performing Arts Center's Main Stage Theater. For a full schedule of events, visit here. For a printable map and schedule, visit here (PDF). WHERE| Coronado Public Library - 640 Orange Ave. Coronado, California 92118 ADMISSION| This is a FREE event! SOCIALS| San Diego Writer's Festival on Instagram |Facebook |Twitter

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Hello! This is Yasmine and Liza from Aberrant Art Collective, our next event Aberrant Fest will be an all day festival promoting the arts and music culture in San Diego. We will have 14 local bands, as well as local artists and vendors, and food & drinks.