Pepperpot City: Philadelphia and the Foundation of American Cuisine

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Thu Oct 22 2026 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm

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Rare Book Department | Philadelphia, PA

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Join author William Woys Weaver and historian Jessica Harris for a lively conversation as we celebrate the release of Pepperpot City!
About this Event

Join author William Woys Weaver and historian Jessica Harris for a lively and informative conversation us as we celebrate the release of Pepperpot City, the latest work by by veteran food writer and Philadelphian William Woys Weaver. 


Thursday, October 22, 2026


Talk: 5:30-6:30pm

Reception and Book Signing: 6:30-7:30pm.


Rare Book Department

Parkway Central Library

1901 Vine Street, Third Floor

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