Food & Drink
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GLOBAL GOODIES The American Museum of Natural History continues its international-food series Adventures in the Global Kitchen with a lecture on the evolution of taste. The event features a tasting of sweet and savory foods and wines. Panelists include food writer Harold McGee,chef Bill Yoses, and professors Lionel Tiger and Vanina Leschziner. Thursday, 7 p.m., American Museum of Natural History, Wallach Orientation Center, 79th Street and Central Park West, 212-769-5200, $15 general, $13.50 seniors, students, and members.
ST. PATRICK’S KICKOFF The Irish Arts Center presents a benefit luncheon in anticipation of St. Patrick’s Day. Recipients of the Distinguished Irish American Awards include boxer “Irish” Micky Ward,former Giants player Dick Lynch, “Fox & Friends” anchor Brian Kilmeade, writer Steve Dunleavy, Irish Echo publisher Sean Finlay, and boxing manager Pat Lynch. Monday, noon, Gallagher’s Steak House, 228 W. 52nd St., between Broadway and Eighth Avenue, 212-757-3318 ext. 203, $150.
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