# Event Details

- **Event Name**: DSS: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Distinguished Speaker Series: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida with Dr. Cori Convertito

This lecture explores the rich and diverse culinary history of Florida, a state whose food culture is as vibrant and varied as its landscapes. From the ancient foodways of Indigenous peoples to the dynamic fusion of Caribbean, Latin American, Southern, and global influences, Florida’s cuisine reflects centuries of migration, trade, and cultural exchange.

Attendees will trace Florida’s culinary evolution: from the smoked fish and corn of early Native American diets to the citrus groves and sugarcane fields introduced by the Spanish, and from Southern staples in the Panhandle to the spicy, tropical flavors of Miami and the Keys. The lecture will also examine how African, Cuban, Bahamian, Haitian, and other immigrant communities have shaped Florida’s food identity through ingredients, techniques, and traditions.

More than just a history of ingredients and recipes, this talk will consider the broader cultural and social significance of Florida’s food: how it reflects community identity, tells stories of adaptation and resilience, and continues to evolve as new cultures arrive and mix. Signature dishes like Key Lime Pie, Conch Fritters, and the Cuban Sandwich will serve as flavorful entry points into deeper conversations about belonging, memory, and place.

Whether you’re a food lover, historian, or cultural enthusiast, this lecture offers a deliciously insightful journey into the kitchens, streets, and dining rooms of Florida’s past and present.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/key-west/dss-flavor-of-the-peninsula-|-the-history-and-cultural-significance-of-food-in-florida/200029679294940
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Key West
- **state**: FL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Tropic Cinema
- **lat**: 24.556460775502
- **long**: -81.803953147999
- **full address**: Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040-6512, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is DSS: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida being held?
  - **A:** DSS: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida takes place on Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Tropic Cinema, 416 Eaton St, Key West, FL 33040-6512, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing DSS: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida?
  - **A:** DSS: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida is organized by Key West Art & Historical Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** DSS: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Key West, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If DSS: Flavor of the Peninsula | The History and Cultural Significance of Food in Florida sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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