Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration and social connection at one of Toronto's newest hot spots, And/Ore. Mingle with fellow Canadian food studies colleagues in a vibrant yet relaxed atmosphere, enjoying crafted mocktails, cocktails, and savoury, satiating small plates from a menu that blends innovation with classic flavours.
This year’s social event will feature a Book Launch profiling six new Canadian food studies publications, with a few words from the authors! Following, we will honor standout achievements with our annual Awards Ceremony, including the Award for Public Service or Activism in Food Systems and the Student Paper Awards in Food Studies. In addition, the evening will feature interactive touchpoints with the restaurant owners and staff, offering unique insights on their low waste and fair wage approach and their sources for local and sustainable products.
About And/Ore
Located in the heart of Toronto's bustling downtown, And/Ore has been celebrated for its contemporary design, exceptional service, and eclectic atmosphere making it the perfect venue for this exciting event. Described as “a place hidden in plain sight” “with a mix of modern flair and timeless charm,” And/Ore sets a beautiful stage for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration.
Featured books and authors:
Hopped Up: How Travel, Trade, and Taste Made Beer a Global Commodity (Oxford University Press), Jeffery Pilcher
Radical Food Geographies: Knowledge, Power and Resistance (Bristol University Press), Colleen Hammelman, Charles Z. Levkoe, and Kristin Reynolds
Queers at the Table: An Illustrated Guide to Queer Food with Recipes (Arsenal Press), Alex D. Ketchum and Megan J. Elias
The Politics of Food Insecurity in Canada and the United Kingdom (Bristol University Press), Dennis Raphael and Zsofia Mendly-Zambo
Cultivating Community: How discourse shapes the philosophy, practice and policy of water management in the Murray–Darling Basin (Sydney University Press), Amanda Shankland
Titans of Industrial Agriculture: How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why it Matters (MIT Press), Jennifer Clapp
