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Rewriting the Table: A Revisionist History of Mexican Gastronomy and Afro-Mexican Identity and Contributions
Rewriting the Table: A Revisionist History of Mexican Gastronomy and Afro-Mexican Identity and Contributions

Fri, Aug 21

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Terrace at the Oaxaca Lending Library

Rewriting the Table: A Revisionist History of Mexican Gastronomy and Afro-Mexican Identity and Contributions

Discover the untold history behind one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines with Goreti Fabian.

Time & Location

Aug 21, 2026, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Terrace at the Oaxaca Lending Library, Calle de José María Pino Suárez 519, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

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About the event

Discover the untold history behind one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines. We will explore the evolution of Mexican gastronomy through a fresh historical lens, revealing how Indigenous, Spanish, Afro-Mexican and other traditions came together to shape the country’s rich culinary heritage. Join us for a thought-provoking journey that challenges familiar narratives and offers a deeper understanding of the people, cultures, and histories behind Mexico’s table.


Goreti Fabian is a researcher and cocinera with a passion for Mexican gastronomy, food history, and cultural heritage. Her work explores the historical, social, and anthropological dimensions of Mexican cuisine, with a particular interest in the contributions of underrepresented communities to the country’s culinary identity. Through cooking and research , she seeks to deepen understanding of Mexico’s rich gastronomic traditions and the diverse cultural influences that have shaped them. Her lectures invite audiences to look beyond familiar narratives and discover the complex history behind one of the world’s most celebrated cuisines.

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