santa monica eats! menu · 2017-09-03 · pascal baudar, culinary alchemist, forager and author of...
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SANTA MONICA
Author/Illustrator Talk: “Roy Choi and the Street Food Remix”June Jo Lee and graffiti artist Man One
discuss their children’s book about famed local chef, Roy Choi. Art
demonstration and activity to follow.SAT, OCT 7, 4:30 to 6:30 pm/All ages
Virginia Ave Park
Mad Science: Kitchen ChemistryBlow up a balloon with yeast. Glimpse
your guts in action with the Digestor Inspector kit. Limited space. Free tickets
available 30 min. before program.TUE, OCT 10, 3:30 to 4:30 pm/Grades K-5
Fairview Branch
Matt’s Simple Snack HacksFind out how to break the junk-food snacking cycle and make a simple
“snack hack” with Matt. THU, OCT 12, 3:30 to 4:15 pm
Kids 5 & up and parentsMain Library
From Farm to You! Learn about fruits and veggies from local farmers. Test your knowledge and taste
buds in this fun, hands-on program.WED, OCT 25, 3:30 to 4:15 pm/Ages 6-12
Ocean Park Branch
Creepy Cookies for KidsDecorate your own cookie and enjoy
other spooky treats!FRI, OCT 27, 3:30 to 4:30 pm/Ages 2-10
Montana Ave Branch
Family Foodie Game Day Play fun food games, like Candyland and Hungry Hungry Hippos. Make a
yummy craft with food (while supplies last).
SAT, NOV 4, 2:00 to 4:00 pm/All agesMain Library
KID’S MENUGratitude
Our heartfelt thanks to the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library for their generous support of Santa Monica Eats! and other Library programming throughout the year.
Thank you to our Community Partners:
● Heal the Bay/Santa Monica Pier Aquarium● La Cienega Farmers Market● Office of Sustainability and the Environment● Santa Monica Farmers Market● SCORE Los Angeles● Slow Food Preservers Los Angeles● Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants
Giving BackPlease consider the food-insecure members of our community and support local organizations doing the important work of feeding the hungry.
● Meals on Wheels West ● The People Concern ● Westside Food Bank
Locations● Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.● Fairview Branch, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd.● Montana Ave Branch, 1704 Montana Ave.● Ocean Park Branch, 2601 Main St.● Pico Branch, 2201 Pico Blvd.
City of Gold L.A. food critic Jonathan Gold takes you
on a mouth-watering culinary tour.[2016, 91 min.]
THU, OCT 5, 6:30 pmMain Library
Oliver!Celebrate food, glorious food, with this
classic musical based on Dickens’ novel. [1968, 140 min.]
TUE, OCT 10, 3:00 pmMain Library
The Hundred Foot JourneyThe teenage son of an Indian restaurateur
finds work with his dad's culinary foe. [2014, 122 min.]
TUE, OCT 17, 6:00 pmPico Branch
Big NightTwo Italian-American brothers struggle to run a failing restaurant. [1996, 107 min.]
TUE, OCT 24, 6:30 pmOcean Park Branch
The Hunger Feast your eyes on this fantasy/horror
classic on Halloween night. [1983, 99 min.]TUE, OCT 31, 6:30 pmMontana Ave Branch
Jiro Dreams of SushiThe true story about 85-year-old,
world-renowned sushi master, Jiro Ono. [2011, 81 min.]
THU, NOV 2, 6:30 pmFairview Branch
SEED: The Untold StoryFollow the seed keepers protecting our
food legacy. Co-presented with the Office of Sustainability and the Environment.
[2016, 94 min.]TUE, NOV 7, 6:30 pm
Main Library
CINEMATIC SIDES SPECIALS
Santa Monica Public Library presents a six-week series of
programs and displays exploring food in our community.
October 5 to November 11, 2017
Handmade Cookbook Workshop
Debra Disman teaches you how to create an accordion-style cookbook to
collect your favorite recipes.SAT, OCT 7, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Main Library
Sustainable SeafoodNick Fash, Education Manager for Heal the Bay, offers tips on making
sustainable seafood choices.TUE, OCT 10, 7:00 pm
Main Library
Moveable Feasts: Street Food, Pop-ups and Meal Kits
Local food writers dish on the latest food trends. With Farley Elliott (senior editor, Eater Los Angeles), Bill Esparza (author, L.A. Mexicano), Tien Nguyen
(Coffee L.A.) and Katherine Spiers (food editor, L.A. Weekly).
A book sale and signing follows.THU, OCT 12, 7:00 pm
Main Library
The Poetry of FoodPoet and cook Tanya Ko-Hong
explores the intersection of food and literature in this hands-on workshop.
Tanya shows you how to make kimbap and write a list poem.
Limited space. Supplies provided.SAT, OCT 14, 3:00 pm
Main Library
ENTREESWhet your appetite for local food culture
with our Main Library displays.
Historic Restaurants Historic restaurant photos from the
Santa Monica Image Archives.Lobby
Vintage MenusSlideshow of vintage menus from
local restaurants.Library Screensavers
Food in Magazines Recipes, advertisements and photo
spreads from decades past. Display changes weekly.
Periodicals Window
Popular Cookbooks Pick your favorite cookbook and
share it on our display. Lobby
Favorite RecipesContribute your best recipe to our
Recipe Tree! Lobby
APPETIZERSRestaurant Start-Up Essentials
Learn the basics of starting a restaurant, from concept to financing,
with Greg McNally, restaurant consultant and SCORE LA business mentor.
SAT, OCT 28, 2:00 to 4:00 pmMain Library
Fermentation Workshop: Cabbage Two Ways
Make sauerkraut and curtido (a Salvadoran condiment served with pupusas) with Susan Nickels and Hae Jung Cho of Slow Food Preservers Los
Angeles. Call (310) 458-8630 to register.SAT, NOV 4, 10:30 am to noon
Main Library
L.A.’s Legendary RestaurantsChef George Geary, author of L.A.’s Legendary Restaurants,
presents an illustrated talk on the Golden Era of Hollywood restaurants
and favorite dishes of the stars. A book sale and signing follows.
THU, NOV 9, 7:00 pmMain Library
Wild Beer Crafting with Pascal Baudar
Pascal Baudar, culinary alchemist,forager and author of The New Wildcrafted Cuisine, discusses
culinary uses of local edible plantsand demonstrates primitive
brewing techniques.SAT, NOV 11, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Main Library
Cheese 101 WorkshopLearn the history, origin and basics of cheese with Andrew’s Cheese Shop.
Call (310) 458-8682 to register.THU, OCT 19, 6:00 pm Montana Ave Branch
Santa Monica’s Food Evolution:A Decade of Change
This fall marks the 10th anniversary of the Santa Monica Farmers Market Cookbook.
Author Amelia Saltsman takes a look at the city’s changing food landscape with
Market supervisor Laura Avery, restaurateur Josh Loeb, and farmers
Romeo Coleman and Peter Schaner.THU, OCT 19, 7:00 pm
Main Library
Gardening with California Natives and Edibles
Lili Singer of the Theodore Payne Foundation shows you how to combine
natives and edibles in the home garden.SAT, OCT 21, 2:00 pm
Main Library
Cookbook Discussion GroupBring your favorite cookbooks and
recipes to share with the group. SAT, OCT 28, 11:00 am
Ocean Park Branch
Tea Time with Hill Country TeaLearn how to select and brew the
perfect cup of tea with the Hill Country Tea company.
SAT, OCT 28, 11:30 am Pico Branch
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