An Ordinary Bill of Fare - Tavern Food in the Colonial Era

An Ordinary Bill of Fare

A Look at New England Colonial Foodways Through a Tavern Meal

Get ready for a fun evening! Join us on Friday, November 13th at 6 p.m. for a presentation by Stacy Booth all about tavern food.

Taverns were central to Colonial New England towns not only for food and libations but also news and a warm bed. Most every town had a tavern for travelers to rest at and locals to gather and socialize. But what did these travelers eat? What would a meal at a New England Tavern in the 18th century look like? Join foodways historian Stacy Booth as she describes the variety of dishes that would been served at the local taverns in Massachusetts during the eve of the Revolutionary War.

This free program will be held in the museum's Visitors Center - generously sponsored by a grant from. the Massachusetts Cultural Council Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

About Stacy Booth: Stacy is a foodways historian with almost 20 years of experience reenacting and presenting to the public. She specializes in 17th and 18th century New England foodways presentations and cooking demonstrations. She also runs her business, Forgotten Recipes (forgottenrecipes.com), where she has presented, cooked at or set up displays for libraries, museums and historic houses for the past six years. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Gastronomy at Boston University.