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Spirits of America

Three authors of recently published books explain how rum, vodka, and gin have changed history and discuss the importance of these beverages today.

Speakers are:

  • Patricia Herlihy, professor emeriti of history at Brown University and author of Vodka: A Global History
  • Richard Foss, instructor in culinary history at Osher Institute/ UCLA Extension and author of Rum: A Global History
  • Lesley Jacobs Solmonson, a food and drink writer and journalist and author of Gin: A Global History.

Moderated by Andrew F. Smith, faculty member of the New School Food Studies program.











When: Tue., Jun. 26, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Where: The New School
66 W. 12th St.
212-229-5108
Price: Free
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Three authors of recently published books explain how rum, vodka, and gin have changed history and discuss the importance of these beverages today.

Speakers are:

  • Patricia Herlihy, professor emeriti of history at Brown University and author of Vodka: A Global History
  • Richard Foss, instructor in culinary history at Osher Institute/ UCLA Extension and author of Rum: A Global History
  • Lesley Jacobs Solmonson, a food and drink writer and journalist and author of Gin: A Global History.

Moderated by Andrew F. Smith, faculty member of the New School Food Studies program.

Buy tickets/get more info now