Culinary Diplomacy

Celebrity chefs, culinary experts, and historians delve into how food has been—and continues to be—a bridge for better cultural understanding and communication.

In partnership with The Culinary Diplomacy Project, this program series explores the intersection of history, food, and diplomacy. Meet renowned chefs as they reinterpret Jefferson-era recipes and share their global culinary experiences. Engage with some of today’s brightest culinary minds and learn how food can spark civic conversations, helping us strive toward the ideals of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

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  • Culinary Conversations

    Thomas Jefferson knew that food has the power to bring people together. With fine cuisine, meaningful conversations flow, creating the perfect environment for cultural diplomacy.
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  • Celebrity chef Aarti Sequiera in a bright yellow, pink, and orange dress stands smiling next to kitchen counter while chopping yellow and red peppers.

    On the Menu: Dinner with Chef Aarti Sequeira at Montalto

    Thomas Jefferson knew that food has the power to bring people together. With fine cuisine and wine, meaningful conversations flow, creating the perfect environment for cultural diplomacy. By hosting diverse guests around his dinner table, Jefferson championed the exchange of ideas. 
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