Category: Outside the Classroom

Exploring Latino Cuisine in Eastie

by Carlos C. Olaechea Student Carlos C. Olaechea recounts the Gastronomy Students Association’s tour of Latino eateries in East Boston Part of the draw to Boston University’s Gastronomy Program is being surrounded by Boston’s vibrant food scene. From the ever growing list of fine dining establishments to the omnipresent farmers markets showcasing the rich variety […]

The Language of Food

by Carlos C. Olaechea Student Carlos C. Olaechea recaps Dan Jurafsky’s lecture and book signing at Harvard Bookstore on October 10th. As gastronomy students, we learn that food is intrinsically tied to many aspects of our human existence, and through the multidisciplinary nature of our program we learn to view food through many different lenses. […]

Four Cultured Courses with Culture

By Kimi Cerdion Gastronomy Student Kimi Ceridon recounts her experience at the Boston Fermentation Festival’s fermentation-themed brunch. After weeks of preparation, Chef Geoff Lukas of Sofra Bakery capped off the Boston Fermentation Festival weekend with a Fermentation-themed Brunch. It was held on September 28th on the outdoor patio at Oleana Restaurant in Cambridge. While the […]

GSA’s Sunday Eating Club: Southern Chicken Fried Steak

By Rachael Reagan Rachael Reagan shares a little backstory and a recipe for chicken-fried steak, a Southern classic.  The Gastronomy Students Association hosts a bi-monthly Sunday Eating Club event.  To see all the GSA’s events, please visit our Calendar. “So wait, is it chicken or is it steak?” This question surely arises from both Yankees […]

Second Annual Boston Fermentation Festival

By Katherine Wood Katherine Wood recounts her experience at the Boston Fermentation Festival, which occurred on Saturday, September 27th. On a warm September afternoon in Jamaica Plain, friends, fermenters, and food lovers of all kinds came together to celebrate the 2nd annual Boston Fermentation Festival. The Boston Fermentation Festival is the primary event organized by […]