This event is in the past.It took place on March 11, 2026 at Archestratus Books + Foods.




Trace how the humble tomato became Egypt's most important crop and a symbol of national identity. Anny Gaul leads this book club discussion exploring how home cooks used the fruit to shape public culture and modern Egyptian identity.
Food history deep-dive
Author-led discussion
Culinary book club
Community gathering
Tips
📚highly specific cookbooks and food histories
đź«’single origin olive oil and Persian sodas on shelves
🍞fresh sourdough from She Wolf Bakery
Bookbook Club: Nile Nightshade: An Egyptian Culinary History
Greenpoint




Trace how the humble tomato became Egypt's most important crop and a symbol of national identity. Anny Gaul leads this book club discussion exploring how home cooks used the fruit to shape public culture and modern Egyptian identity.
Food history deep-dive
Author-led discussion
Culinary book club
Community gathering
Tips
📚highly specific cookbooks and food histories
đź«’single origin olive oil and Persian sodas on shelves
🍞fresh sourdough from She Wolf Bakery
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