BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261107T153000Z DTEND:20261108T010000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:2026 Food Forum DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Food Forum invites food lovers to explore the rich history and cultural significance of gumbo through a full day of conversation\, storytelling\, and expert insight. Headlined by renowned food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris\, this year's forum will examine the dish's origins\, regional variations\, and deep community connections through engaging panel discussions and interactive sessions. From heirloom rice and Gulf seafood to cast-iron pots and treasured family recipes\, this forum celebrates gumbo as a living expression of Louisiana's culinary heritage. The day will conclude with a festive Food F te\, where guests can continue the conversation while tasting a variety of gumbos inspired by the traditions explored during the forum. The Food Forum will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at HNOC's Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street. The Food F te tasting will take place at 520 Royal Street from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The 2026 Food Forum invites food lovers to explore the rich history and cultural significance of gumbo through a full day of conversation\, storytelling\, and expert insight. Headlined by renowned food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris\, this year&rsquo\;s forum will examine the dish&rsquo\;s origins\, regional variations\, and deep community connections through engaging panel discussions and interactive sessions. From heirloom rice and Gulf seafood to cast-iron pots and treasured family recipes\, this forum celebrates gumbo as a living expression of Louisiana&rsquo\;s culinary heritage. The day will conclude with a festive Food Fê\;te\, where guests can continue the conversation while tasting a variety of gumbos inspired by the traditions explored during the forum. The Food Forum will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at HNOC&rsquo\;s Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street. The Food Fê\;te tasting will take place at 520 Royal Street from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m LOCATION:Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street New Orleans\, LA 70130 UID:e.611.23804 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260824T022407Z URL:https://www.neworleanschamber.org/events/details/2026-food-forum-23804 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR