🍛 MASALA MEMORIES: CELEBRATING SOUTH ASIAN FOOD IN CHICAGO 🎉
Stories, Spices & Street Food – A Feast for the Senses! 🌶️🍽️
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, May 24, 2025 | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM CDT
📍 Location: South Asia Institute, 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
✨ A Flavor-Packed Journey Through Chicago’s South Asian Food Scene!
Ever wondered why butter chicken and biryani are crowd favorites, but dishes like sarson da saag and paya don’t get the spotlight they deserve? Or why South Asian cuisine hasn’t reached the same mainstream popularity as other global flavors?
Join us for Masala Memories, an engaging panel discussion and tasting event featuring some of Chicago’s top chefs and food journalists as they explore the past, present, and future of South Asian dining in the Windy City.
🌟 Event Highlights
🎙️ Star-Studded Panel Discussion
Hear from Steve Dolinsky & Mike Sula, award-winning journalists, and Chefs Jeet Singh (Basant) & Falguni Dewjee (Bombay Eats) as they break down the trends, challenges, and future of South Asian cuisine in Chicago.
🍢 A Street Food Extravaganza!
Indulge in a curated selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian street foods from across South Asia—each bite telling a story of culture, history, and tradition.
☕ Sip, Savor & Socialize
Enjoy fragrant chai and regional beverages, plus a special tasting of South Asian-inspired craft beer by Azadi Brewing (for guests 21+).
📖 Moderated by Food Historian Colleen Taylor Sen
Renowned author and food historian Colleen Taylor Sen will guide the discussion and take audience questions for an interactive Q&A session.
💡 Presented by the Icons of South Asian Cuisine
This event is co-sponsored by Patel Brothers, Basant Modern Indian Restaurant, and Bombay Eats, ensuring a truly authentic and immersive experience.
More Than a Meal—It’s a Movement! 🚀