A sampler of culinary museums around the world, where food is explored as cultural tradition, as industry, and even as art.
“Beautiful, Useful, and Enduring”
The story of the estimable arts and crafts silver of the Kalo Shop and the principled, indomitable woman at the firm’s helm: Clara Barck Welles.
Art artifacts: Ars Gratia Libris
The artist-decorated mugs of the Salmagundi Club library.
Dining with Antiques
A hospitality-adept interior designer sets the stage for entertainment occasions at home using antique tableware, silver, and glass from his well-built collection.
Object lesson: One Simple Trick
On the enduring appeal of puzzle jugs.
Shop talk: Second Time Around
Why some antiques and art dealers love it when works they sold once before return to their galleries.
Facets and settings: Library Gems
A roundup of some noteworthy recent books on jewelers and their jewelry.
The Joy of Cookbooks
A cookbook collector catalogues a few of the many volumes that have helped him explore and enjoy the byways of American cuisine.
Museum visit: An Educational Étouffée
On the culinary cultural buffet that is the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans.
Field trip: Dutch Treat
An indoor folly at the Grolier Club hearkens back to the taverns of old New Amsterdam.