​A Film Screening & Panel on Taste, Flavor, and Food Culture

​Presented by the Ceres Food Film Festival at the Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD)

​Join us for an intimate evening exploring the complex world of taste and flavor at MOFAD, where we'll dive into the cultural stories behind some of food's misunderstood and beloved elements.

​✨Museum Experience (6:00-7:00 PM)

​Guests are invited to begin the evening with a private exploration of MOFAD's current exhibition Flavor: The World to Your Brain, a sensory journey through our bodies and our world, designed and curated by food scientists and culinary anthropologists. Dive in before our screening begins!

​✨The Films (7:00-7:40 PM)

​**Films begin at 7:20 PM

​MSG: Mysterious Savory Grains (Dir. Kyle Finnegan, 12:50 runtime) To share his culture through food, Chef Tim Ma must defy monosodium glutamate's unsavory reputation. This short documentary explores the cultural shift in how Americans discuss MSG and the role of activists and chefs in changing the conversation around this misunderstood ingredient.

​pb&p (Dir. Eleanor Galloway, 5:36 runtime) Based on Dwight Garner's book The Upstairs Delicatessen, filmmaker Eleanor Galloway captures the magic of an unlikely pairing—the peanut butter and pickle sandwich. Both unexpected and reliable, this film speaks to the power of food to challenge and connect us all.

​✨Panel (7:40-8:20 PM)

​Following the screenings, stay for our panel of filmmakers and experts as they explore the themes of taste, flavor, and cultural perception.

​✨Event Details:

• ​Date: June 25, 2025

• ​Time: 6:00 PM (Museum access) | 7:00 PM (Event begins)

• ​Location: Museum of Food and Drink (MOFAD)

  • ​55 Water street, 2nd floor
    Brooklyn, NY 11201

• ​Duration: Museum tour (6:00-7:00 PM), Films and panel (7:00-8:30 PM)

​Light Bites & Beverages Enjoy thoughtfully curated refreshments including the famous peanut butter and pickle sandwich featured in the film, along with other taste-forward bites and beverages.

​✨About the Organizations

​Ceres Food Film Festival

​Now in its 9th season, the Ceres Food Film Festival is one of the leading international documentary film festivals dedicated to spotlighting films about our shared food issues. Through thoughtful curation of films and discussions, Ceres connects filmmakers, food industry leaders, and mission-driven organizations to spark meaningful change. This year’s festival runs October 16–19, 2025, in NYC.

​MOFAD

​MOFAD brings the world of food and drink to life with exhibits you can taste, touch, and smell. We are the world’s premier food museum and a global educational resource that inspires generations of curious eaters of all ages and backgrounds.