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The Roundtable

"National Dish" by Anya von Bremzen

By Joe Donahue
Published June 22, 2023 at 11:13 AM EDT
Book cover for Anya Von Bremzen's "National Dish"
Penguin Press

Acclaimed food writer Anya von Bremzen’s new book is "National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History and the Meaning of Home." In it, von Bremzen explores six of the world’s most fascinating and iconic culinary cultures, weaving together cuisine, history, and politics.

Anya von Bremzen is one of our most accomplished food writers, winner of three James Beard awards and explores six of the world’s most fascinating and iconic culinary cultures, weaving cuisine, history, and politics.

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