"A Taste of Mobile" Chris Andrews - September Lecture
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🍴 A Culinary Journey Through Time: A Taste of Mobile with Chris Andrews
Get your appetite for history ready! On September 20th, we are closing out our 2026 lecture series with a delicious look at the Port City’s flavor profile. Join author and culinary expert Chris Andrews for an engaging presentation on the stories, people, and dishes that define Mobile.From our French foundations to the invention of gumbo and the modern-day food revolution, discover why Mobile is the true soul of Gulf Coast cuisine.
Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Cox-Deasy Cottage
🎟️ Admission: * $10 for Non-HMPS Members
FREE for HMPS Members!
Skip the line at the door!
Chris Andrews is a Mobile native with a passion for connecting people through food and storytelling. As the founder and owner of Bienville Bites Food Tour, he has put Mobile on the national map, with his tours consistently ranked as some of the "Best Food Tours in the U.S." by USA Today. Chris is also the host of the Port City Plate podcast and was recently recognized in Mobile Bay Magazine’s "40 Under 40."
About the Book: A Culinary History of Mobile
In his book, Chris takes readers on a "delectable romp" through over 300 years of Mobile’s history. He explores how Native, European, and African traditions blended to create a unique culinary "gumbo" that you can still taste in our city's streets today. Whether you're a lifelong Mobilian or a visiting foodie, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for every bite you take in the Azalea City.
Become an HMPS Member!
Love our lecture series? You can attend them all for free by joining the Historic Mobile Preservation Society! Ask us how to become a member today to enjoy year-round perks and help us protect Mobile’s historic treasures.We can’t wait to share a "taste" of history with you this December!
#ATasteOfMobile #ChrisAndrews #BienvilleBites #MobileFoodie #HistoricMobile #HMPS #CoxDeasyCottage #CulinaryHistory
Get your appetite for history ready! On September 20th, we are closing out our 2026 lecture series with a delicious look at the Port City’s flavor profile. Join author and culinary expert Chris Andrews for an engaging presentation on the stories, people, and dishes that define Mobile.From our French foundations to the invention of gumbo and the modern-day food revolution, discover why Mobile is the true soul of Gulf Coast cuisine.
Event Details
📅 Date: Sunday, September 20th, 2026
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Cox-Deasy Cottage
🎟️ Admission: * $10 for Non-HMPS Members
FREE for HMPS Members!
Skip the line at the door!
Chris Andrews is a Mobile native with a passion for connecting people through food and storytelling. As the founder and owner of Bienville Bites Food Tour, he has put Mobile on the national map, with his tours consistently ranked as some of the "Best Food Tours in the U.S." by USA Today. Chris is also the host of the Port City Plate podcast and was recently recognized in Mobile Bay Magazine’s "40 Under 40."
About the Book: A Culinary History of Mobile
In his book, Chris takes readers on a "delectable romp" through over 300 years of Mobile’s history. He explores how Native, European, and African traditions blended to create a unique culinary "gumbo" that you can still taste in our city's streets today. Whether you're a lifelong Mobilian or a visiting foodie, you’ll leave with a new appreciation for every bite you take in the Azalea City.
Become an HMPS Member!
Love our lecture series? You can attend them all for free by joining the Historic Mobile Preservation Society! Ask us how to become a member today to enjoy year-round perks and help us protect Mobile’s historic treasures.We can’t wait to share a "taste" of history with you this December!
#ATasteOfMobile #ChrisAndrews #BienvilleBites #MobileFoodie #HistoricMobile #HMPS #CoxDeasyCottage #CulinaryHistory
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