Posts Tagged ‘food history’
Event highlights how throughout Cambridge’s history, sharing food has been sharing culture
by Beth Folsom, 2025 Stephen Chen was a child attending Buckingham Browne & Nichols School in Cambridge when a call went out for contributions to the school’s annual bake sale. Chen’s mother, Joyce Chen, baked a batch of cookies to donate and some egg rolls to bring along. To her surprise, the egg rolls were…
Read MoreOctober 23: Culinary Crossroads: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge
Explore Cambridge’s Iconic Foods, Past and Present Thursday, October 23, 2025Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (2020 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140) The Culinary Crossroads fundraiser for History Cambridge at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts (CSCA) was a success—we met our fundraising goal! These funds will directly support public history programs accessible to all residents…
Read MoreJune 8: Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain
Sunday, June 8, 202512pm-4pmCambridge Street & 8th Street, East Cambridge Thanks for coming out! What an incredible day at Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain in East Cambridge! We had an absolute blast. Thanks to our friends at East Cambridge Business Association for the invite. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by the…
Read MoreMarch 4: Confectionary Cambridge: Candy-Making in History and Memory
Tuesday, March 46-7 pmCambridge Public Library — O’Connell Branch48 6th Street, East Cambridge You’re invited to this special event with History Cambridge’s Beth Folsom and historian Caitlin Hopkins. The local candy-making industry goes back to the 1760s, when an Irish immigrant named John Hannon built a chocolate mill on the Neponset River in Dorchester. For…
Read MoreFeb 5: An Evening with Cambridge’s Lisa McManus: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge
Wednesday, February 5 6-8 pm At the home of Cliff Lasser and Liz Adams Lasser26 Hubbard Park RdCambridge, MA 02138-4731$100/person$175/couple Join us for an intimate gathering with renowned gadget expert Lisa McManus, Executive Editor ATK Reviews, and longtime Cambridge resident. Gain valuable insights from Lisa as she shares her expertise on cooking, Cambridge, gadgets, and…
Read MoreOct 23: Party at Pemberton: A Fundraiser for History Cambridge
Thank you to all who came out for our Party at Pemberton. We had a wonderful time learning about the history of the store and creating community. The hospitality of Greg Saidnawey and his team are unmatched! Guests left with delicious treats from Spindler Confections and a greater appreciation for this special neighborhood space. Your…
Read MoreWing “Vinnie” Wong
Wing, or Vinnie, as he is known by family and friends, is the uncle of Richard Ning and a veteran who served during the Korean War in Allied-Occupied Germany. He is one of 10 siblings and brother to Richard’s mother, Mary Wong. The Wong family moved around Cambridge several times during Vinnie’s childhood, but following his…
Read MoreRichard Ning
Richard is a third-generation Cantabrigian who grew up in the Oxford Street area during the 1960s and ’70s. He is the grandson of Loy Lee Wong, who owned the Young Lee Restaurant, an establishment the family operated in Harvard Square from the 1920s until the 1950s. Richard’s father, Fong Pun Ning, served during World War…
Read MoreStephen T. Chen
Stephen Chen was born in Cambridge to Thomas and Joyce Chen in 1952. In his interview, Stephen talks about what it was like growing up in West Cambridge on Alpine Street. He describes how his mother, Joyce Chen, thrived as a restauranteur and entrepreneur through her cooking show, restaurants, and inventions. Audio coming soon!
Read MoreMay 6: Stories of Cambridge: Chinese American Culinary Pioneers
Stories of Cambridge: Chinese American Culinary Pioneers Monday, May 66 pmCambridge Public Library Lecture Hall, 449 BroadwayFree To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month, History Cambridge, in collaboration with our friends at Chinese Historical Society of New England, One in a Billion Productions, and Chinese American Association of Cambridge, will host an…
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