Tastes of Ancient Rome
A benefit to support student scholarships at the Latin/Greek Institute. The future of the study of Latin and Greek lies in creating opportunities for students who are eager to devote themselves to the classical languages but who do not have the financial means to do so.
Wednesday, September 27, 2017
6–8 p.m.
Midtown Manhattan
All are welcome.
For location information and to RSVP, e-mail Suklima Roy.
Wine Pairings
Alex Conison began doing marketing in the wine and spirits industry in 2012 and is the brand manager of Josh Cellars at Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits. He holds advanced certification from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust and earned a Ph.D. in Greek and Roman history from the University of Michigan in 2012. His dissertation focused on the economics and organization of the Roman wine trade.
Hors d'ouevres Inspired by Ancient Roman Cuisine
Catering by Mary Jean McNamara, who completed the basic Greek program in 2001. She studied Thucydides while trying to stay above water in the program. Recently she earned her M.A. in classics from the CUNY Graduate Center, where she is currently a doctoral student. Her interests include Athenian citizenship and Latin pastoral poetry. In addition to studying Greek and Latin, she has worked as a chef in both restaurants and private residences.
Sample menu items include:
- Grilled flatbreads with moretum and mushrooms
- Lupini bean salad with farro and goat cheese
- Toasted wheat bread with pecorino and Ligurian honey
- Grilled shrimp with olives and chickpeas on rustic bread
- Polenta cake with fig and apple compote
- Quinces poached in falernian wine
Suggested Donation
- $75
- $25 (current students)
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