NYC Parks Special Events copyright (c) 2013 NYC Department of Parks and Recreation http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php NYC Department of Parks and Recreation en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:59:10 GMT NYC Parks News 25 25 http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/upcoming_events/events_search.php http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/parks_leaf_thumb.gif <![CDATA[Talking About History: History Never Tasted So Good]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/07/talking-about-history-history-never-tasted-so-good http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/07/talking-about-history-history-never-tasted-so-good Date: October 7, 2012

Author Sarah Rose will discuss her best-selling book "For All the Tea in China: How England Stole the World’s Favorite Drink and Changed History.” Tea tasting following the lecture with Harney and Sons Tea Company. Please reserve a seat by calling (718) 206-0545x13 or by e-mailing programs@kingmanor.org. This program is in partnership with the Historic House Trust of New York City adn Open House NY.

Start time: 3:00 pm

End time: 5:00 pm

Contact phone: 718 206 0545 x13

Location: King Manor Museum (in Rufus King Park)

]]> Q023 Rufus King Park 2012-10-07 2012-10-07 3:00 pm 5:00 pm 40.703, -73.8037 http://www.nycgovparks.org/common_images/events/50460bee6c8f8.jpg Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:59:10 EDT <![CDATA[The Versatile Vegetable & Treats in the Orangerie: A Brief History of American Food]]> http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/07/the-versatile-vegetable-treats-in-the-orangerie-a-brief-history-of-american-food http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/2012/10/07/the-versatile-vegetable-treats-in-the-orangerie-a-brief-history-of-american-food Date: October 7, 2012

Chef, writer, and James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Judith Choate will give a fascinating talk on The Versatile Vegetable. After the talk, taste pumpkin baked goods from Judith and from the Children's Garden in the Orangerie. Registration is required.

Start time: 4:30 pm

End time: 6:00 pm

Contact phone: (718) 885-1461

Location: Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (in Pelham Bay Park)

]]> X039 Pelham Bay Park 2012-10-07 2012-10-07 4:30 pm 6:00 pm 40.8705, -73.8109 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:59:10 EDT