Alrighty, here I was last weekend for Charles Perry's talk about the rise of restaurants. It was awesome. Another one through the hoop for Mr. Perry.
Now if you've never been to the L.A. central public library, it's time. It's like a shopping mall but with books. Parking on the weekend is $1. Book rental is free.
So here's the next one up for the Culinary Historians of Southern California -
Simply Quince: From Breakfast to Dinner for 3,000 Years
Saturday, October 8th, 2011 – 10:30 AM at the Los Angeles Public Library
Mark Taper Auditorium, Downtown Central Library, 630 W. 5th St.
Free and open to the public
Barbara Ghazarian presents a tribute to the heirloom quince (Cydonia oblonga). 
Learn why no other fruit symbolizes the continuity of civilization quite like the quince. She traces the fruit’s migration from its origin in the Caucasus, through history and across the globe. Barbara discusses dishes from her cookbook, Simply Quince, especially as they relate to ancient recipes and flavor combinations that inspired many of them.
There will be a members-only Armenian Dinner in Glendale, on the Tuesday following the program.Where: Old Gyumri, 4441 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA 91204When: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, from 7pm to 9pmWhat: Culinary Historians members are invited to experience a traditional 
Armenian dinner in the atmosphere of a traditional Armenian village at Old Gyumri in Glendale. We will have a sampling of 15 different appetizers, soup, three different types of kebabs, and a casserole, with soft drink, tea, or coffee included. Host Alex Mhkitaryan will explain Armenian food traditions and act as our guide to a varied, interesting, and little-known cuisine.Cost: $30 per person includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverage, tax and tip. We now accept PayPal! Click here to request more information or to make your reservation.
This event is open to current CHSC members only. Click here for a printable Membership Application.
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