Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD)
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African/American
The country’s first major exhibition recognizing Black contributions to American cuisine. Lead curation by Dr. Jessica B. Harris, music by Questlove, and tastings by Carla Hall.
Flavor
A multisensory look at the science of deliciousness and the story behind the $25 billion flavor industry. Featuring proprietary new technologies including smell synthesizers and flavor tablets.
“Not just hands-on but tongue-on and nostrils-on.” — The New York Times
MOFAD City
Turn the city around you into an immersive food museum. MOFAD City takes you into neighborhoods around the city to discover new flavors and stories. Launched with Eater in New York City, DC, Miami, Chicago, San Jose, and Los Angeles.
“Online, interactive guides that allow users to explore the dishes and stories behind American food meccas like New York’s Chinatown.” — James Beard Foundation
MOFAD Dinners
Exhibits on a plate take you into history and around the world. During these immersive events, diners explore the food of Ancient Rome, the wonders of biodiversity, the future of meat, and more. Featuring top culinary talent such as Questlove, David Chang, Gail Simmons, Marcus Samuelsson, and Christina Tosi.
“A symphony of plates designed by culinary heavyweights.” — The New York Times T Magazine
Chow
Chow celebrates the birth and evolution of Chinese American cuisine, tracing its incredible 170-year history and sparking conversation around immigration, cultural identity, and what it means to be American. Featuring live wok cooking demonstrations and a working fortune cookie machine.
“Tastes, smells, textures, history, and yummy-in-my-tummy moments … truly an ambitious and unique treat.” — New York Magazine
BOOM!
Featuring a historically accurate and fully functional two-ton cereal puffing gun that literally explodes ingredients into crispy puffs. BOOM! is a mobile food education experience that features live action demonstrations of the puffing gun followed by tastings of freshly made puffs. Visitors learn about the science and history behind every puff.
“A fascinating, fun, and otherwise totally unknown part of the food world.” — Bon Appetit