When Salt Met Ice: The Ice and Ice Cream Trade in 19th-Century NYC

Join us for a tasting and lecture with Robin Weir, author of Ice Creams, Sorbets & Gelati. Hear about the history of the ice trade and how its growth spurred the popularity and availability of ices and ice cream. Learn how it was possible to make these frozen desserts for street sale and for restaurants, including the renowned Delmonico’s, in an age before refrigeration. Presented in conjunction with the Culinary Historians of New York. Refreshments included.











When: Wed., Apr. 23, 2014 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden
421 E. 61st St.
212-838-6878
Price: $40 Adults, $25 Members, $22 Senior Members, $10 Students
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Join us for a tasting and lecture with Robin Weir, author of Ice Creams, Sorbets & Gelati. Hear about the history of the ice trade and how its growth spurred the popularity and availability of ices and ice cream. Learn how it was possible to make these frozen desserts for street sale and for restaurants, including the renowned Delmonico’s, in an age before refrigeration. Presented in conjunction with the Culinary Historians of New York. Refreshments included.

Buy tickets/get more info now