Overhead view of guests dining at the Smithsonian Food History Gala

Smithsonian Food History Gala

An evening recognizing Alice Waters for the Julia Child Award, presented by Joan Nathan. The night featured an inspiring message from chef José Andrés along with other top names from the culinary world. The menu featured local ingredients and celebrated the bounty of the Mid-Atlantic.

Round dinner tables beneath an illuminated museum ceiling

Smithsonian Food History Gala menu at a table setting

Chef serving guests at a gala food station

Plated entrée with sauce and herbs

Raw oysters served on a platter

Guests sharing a meal around a gala table

Guests gathered around a chef's food station

Cocktail with a foamy top and powdered garnish

Canapés displayed above a bed of wheatgrass

Autumn produce and floral arrangement on a gala table