Moderated by Leslie Eaon. The panel explores the correlation between high priced food and upper class consumers. John Brown discusses the gastronomical tour of the world now available in American restaurants and explores the prestige of cuisine. Molly Ivins recounts food horror stories of the Midwest and argues that food as a marker of prestige will not last long because it is not conspicuous enough. William Eagleton shares his food related stories as a Middle Eastern diplomat and the varying cultural norms and customs surrounding food. Andrew Neil discusses foodies in Britain and shares excerpts from a book entitled Are You a Foodie?
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Moderated by Leslie Eaon. The panel explores the correlation between high priced food and upper class consumers. John Brown discusses the gastronomical tour of the world now available in American restaurants and explores the prestige of cuisine. Molly Ivins recounts food horror stories of the Midwest and argues that food as a marker of prestige will not last long because it is not conspicuous enough. William Eagleton shares his food related stories as a Middle Eastern diplomat and the varying cultural norms and customs surrounding food. Andrew Neil discusses foodies in Britain and shares excerpts from a book entitled Are You a Foodie?
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