Culinary Archives and Museum: The Ghost of Dinners Past
Culinary Archives and Museum: The Ghost of Dinners Past
If you're a true foodie, then a visit to the Culinary Archives and Museum at Johnson and Wales University is not to be missed. Often referred to as the Smithsonian of the food industry, this museum is a treasure trove of the last 500 years worth of cooking history.
The first stop on your tour might be the 'Art of Pastillage' exhibit. Created exclusively for the museum by Chefs David Ricci and Charles Armstrong, it's nearly impossible to believe that sugar, cornstarch and gelatin could be combined to create something so elegant. A sugar sculpture is filled with intricate details of lace, fruits and florals, and looks reminiscent of ornate plaster work found in the homes of the elite. This is just one of many examples of wedding cake artistry displayed at the museum.
Another exhibit entitled 'Kitchen Gadgets: Everything But The Kitchen Sink' is an awesome collection of kitchen tools from the distant past to the current day. Some items are so archaic, it's fun to try and guess what they might have been used for before you read the explanation.
Other exhibits also include antique dining cars, a history of inns and taverns as well as some of the most famous chefs through history.
The museum is located at 315 Harborside Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island.
The museum's operational hours are:
Tuesday through Sunday
10:00AM-5:00PM
The museum is closed on Mondays.
Admission for adults is $7.00,
Seniors are $6.00
College Students with ID are $3.00
Children ages 5 through 18 are $2.00
Group rates are also available and may be arranged by calling (401)598-2805.
If you're a true foodie, then a visit to the Culinary Archives and Museum at Johnson and Wales University is not to be missed. Often referred to as the Smithsonian of the food industry, this museum is a treasure trove of the last 500 years worth of cooking history.
The first stop on your tour might be the 'Art of Pastillage' exhibit. Created exclusively for the museum by Chefs David Ricci and Charles Armstrong, it's nearly impossible to believe that sugar, cornstarch and gelatin could be combined to create something so elegant. A sugar sculpture is filled with intricate details of lace, fruits and florals, and looks reminiscent of ornate plaster work found in the homes of the elite. This is just one of many examples of wedding cake artistry displayed at the museum.
Another exhibit entitled 'Kitchen Gadgets: Everything But The Kitchen Sink' is an awesome collection of kitchen tools from the distant past to the current day. Some items are so archaic, it's fun to try and guess what they might have been used for before you read the explanation.
Other exhibits also include antique dining cars, a history of inns and taverns as well as some of the most famous chefs through history.
The museum is located at 315 Harborside Boulevard, Providence, Rhode Island.
The museum's operational hours are:
Tuesday through Sunday
10:00AM-5:00PM
The museum is closed on Mondays.
Admission for adults is $7.00,
Seniors are $6.00
College Students with ID are $3.00
Children ages 5 through 18 are $2.00
Group rates are also available and may be arranged by calling (401)598-2805.
