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SUMMARY:Global Eats: The Russia-Ukraine War – Ripples Across Central Asia
DESCRIPTION: \n \n \nGlobal Eats: The Russia-Ukraine War – Ripples Across Central Asia\, Influences from the Past\, Implications for the Present and Future\nTuesday\, October 28 I 5:30pm – 7:30pm \nOur “Global Eats” events offer a unique cultural and culinary experience that brings the world to your plate. Join us as we explore authentic cuisines from around the globe at local restaurants featuring rich and exotic flavors. These events go beyond dining\, offering rich conversations about the featured country’s history\, culture\, and traditions\, often with guest speakers or cultural demonstrations. Led by a host country representative\, “Global Eats” is the perfect blend of food\, culture\, and learning\, providing a delightful way to connect with diverse perspectives while enjoying a shared meal with fellow globally-minded individuals. \n \n**Your $45 ticket includes non-alcoholic drinks\, your entrée\, and gratuity. ** \n \n\n\nFeatured Speaker: Mark Reese (President & CEO\, Suhbat LLC)\n \nMark Reese is a Central Asia specialist with 30 years of experience\, having spent a significant amount of time in the region. As a Peace Corps volunteer in 1994\, he witnessed the immediate turmoil of the post-Soviet era and the emergence of new states where leaders tried to chart new paths. He’s currently focused on teaching and education development in Central Asia and the United States. \nHis passions also extend to sharing Uzbeki literature with the world\, presenting several works to Nashville during the Southern Festival of Books in early October. His effort to promote the Uzbek language and culture\, including his English translation of Oʻtkan Kunlar\, earned him Uzbekistan’s Presidential Order of Doʻstlik. \nPreviously\, Mark led translation and cultural advisement activities for government and private industry clients in Afghanistan and the United States. As Founding Director for the Center for Regional Studies at the United States Naval Academy\, he developed a comprehensive midshipman education program. \n
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/global-eats-the-russia-ukraine-war/
LOCATION:OSH Restaurant & Grill\, 216 Thompson Lane\, Nashville\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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SUMMARY:Global Eats: India - An Evening at Jashan Indian Brasserie
DESCRIPTION: \n \npresents \nGlobal Eats: India – An Evening at Jashan Indian Brasserie\n \n \nWednesday\, May 7 I 5:30pm – 7:30pm\nOur “Global Eats” events offer a unique cultural and culinary experience that brings the world to your plate. Join us as we explore authentic cuisines from around the globe at local restaurants featuring rich and exotic flavors. These events go beyond dining\, offering rich conversations about the featured country’s history\, culture\, and traditions\, often with guest speakers or cultural demonstrations. Led by a host country representative\, “Global Eats” is the perfect blend of food\, culture\, and learning\, providing a delightful way to connect with diverse perspectives while enjoying a shared meal with fellow globally-minded individuals.\n** Dinner will be served family-style. Your $40 ticket includes non-alcoholic drinks\, your entree\, and gratuity.** \nDinner Menu Includes: \nSamosa\, Pomegranate Bhel\, Kung Pao Chicken\, Dal Tadka\, Paneer Saag\, Chicken Tikka Masala\, Naan / Garlic Naan\, Basmati Rice\, Gulab Jamun \nRegister Now \n \n\nFeatured Speaker:\n Akki Grover (Operating Partner\, Jashan Mahati LLC) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \nOUR MISSION: \nAs a nonpartisan nonprofit organization\, we aim to promote international awareness\, understanding\, and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world. \nOUR VISION: \nTo create a well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events. \nDonate
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/global-eats-india-an-evening-at-jashan-indian-brasserie/
LOCATION:Jashan Indian Brasserie\, 2100 21st Ave. South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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SUMMARY:Global Eats - UZBEKISTAN An Evening at OSH Restaurant and Grill | May 22\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee World Affairs Council presents:\nGlobal Eats: UZBEKISTAN\nAn Evening at OSH Restaurant and Grill \n \n\nWednesday\, May 22\, 2024\n6:00 p.m. CT\n216 Thompson Lane\, Nashville\n\n \n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n \nWith Mark Reese:\nFounding Director for the Center for Regional Studies at the United States Naval Academy\, Mark established programs centered around Islamic studies and curricula reform in Uzbekistan\, managed translation and cultural advisement task orders in both Afghanistan and the United States for a broad spectrum of government and private industry clients. Awarded the Presidential Order of Do’stlik by the Republic of Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev for furthering awareness of the Uzbek language and culture through translation of Uzbek novel\, O’tkan Kunlar. \nAs President and CEO of Suhbat LLC\, Mark is currently engaged in strategic communications and cultural programs on behalf of Central Asian clients. \nMark holds an M.A. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from the University of Washington. \n\n \nAbout OSH Restaurant and Grill:\nRestaurant featuring cuisine from Uzbekistan ranks in top 10 of Yelp’s U.S. restaurant list\n“Nashville! Listen up! If you like central Asian food\, or don’t even know if you do or not\, do yourself a favor and go to OSH!” \n“Everything was so delicious\, and the recommendations were so helpful. I highly recommend this place for good food\, service & ambiance.” \n“The people cooking are cooking true family recipes and the food is absolutely authentic. “ \nYelp Reviews \n \n\n\nInternational Career Panel | April 3\, 2024\n \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n \nIf not already a TNWAC member this is a great time to join — follow the registration link sign up for both membership and dinner. New Member Benefits \nTo register a GUEST\, complete second registration and use “GUEST” in place of Last Name \n____________________________________________________________________ \n\n \nTHE MISSION of the nonprofit\, nonpartisan Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote international awareness\, understanding and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and to prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world. \nTHE VISION of the Tennessee World Affairs Council is a well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/global-eats-uzbekistan-an-evening-at-osh-restaurant-and-grill-may-22-2024/
LOCATION:OSH Restaurant and Grill\, 216 Thompson Lane\, Nashville\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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SUMMARY:Global Eats – A Tour to International Cuisines | Members only
DESCRIPTION:The Tennessee World Affairs Council presents:\nGlobal Eats – A Tour to International Cuisines\nwith guide: \nAnas Saba\nNashville Hidden Gems \n \n \n\n\nSaturday\, March 16\, 2024 | 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.\nPlaza Mariachi – 3955 Nolensville Pike\, Nashville TN\n\n\n \n\n\nRegister Now\n \n\n\nJoin us for our popular “Global Eats” excursion through a part of Music City that most tourists\, and even most locals\, don’t get to see! This is an off the beaten path food tour highlighting international cuisines and our immigrant community! We’ll meet at Plaza Mariachi\, located in the heart of Nashville’s International Corridor\, Nolensville Pike. From there experienced food guide Anas Saba will lead the group to a variety of savory and sweet stops\, including the Little Kurdistan area\, the hub of Nashville’s Kurdish community. Cuisines we try may include Uzbek\, Egyptian\, Venezuelan\, Honduran\, Mexican\, and more! \nLocations subject to change. \n\n\n\nAbout our guide: \n\nAnas Saba\nAnas Saba is a Yemeni-American and Nashville native who grew up spending time amongst the diverse international communities of the city. Through his Instagram page\, Nashville Hidden Gems\, he shines a light on mom and pop\, family owned restaurants. He is a Fulbright-García Robles Scholar to Mexico\, a graduate of Belmont University\, and was recently featured in The Tennessean for his work supporting small businesses. \n \n\n\nInternational Career Panel | April 3\, 2024\n \n\n\n\nRegister Now \n\n\n\n \nTHE MISSION of the nonprofit\, nonpartisan Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote international awareness\, understanding and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and to prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world. \nTHE VISION of the Tennessee World Affairs Council is a well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/global-eats-a-tour-to-international-cuisines/
LOCATION:Plaza Mariachi\, 3955 Nolensville Pike\, Nashville\, TN\, 37211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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SUMMARY:Members' Event | Global Eats | Dinner and Speakers at a Japanese Restaurant | August 17
DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION CLOSED\nBE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR OUR NEXT GLOBAL EATS ANNOUNCEMENT \n \nJOIN YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS\nDINNER AND SPEAKERS\nThe Tennessee World Affairs Council’s Member Dining Out\n\n\nGlobal Eats – Japan\n \nAn Evening at Sonobana Japanese Restaurant\n \nWith Ginger Byrn\nJapan-America Society of Tennessee \nand introduction to Japanese cuisine by Sonobana Staff \nThursday\, August 17\, 2023\n6:00 p.m. CT \n40 White Bridge Rd\, Nashville \n \n \nIf not already a TNWAC member this is a great time to join — follow the registration link sign up for both membership and dinner. \nTo register a GUEST\, complete second registration and use “GUEST” in place of Last Name \nREGISTRATION CLOSED\nBE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR OUR NEXT GLOBAL EATS ANNOUNCEMENT \nMembers’ Event | Dinner and Speakers at a Japanese Restaurant | August 17
\n \n<a href=”https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/eWUvHSrxoZNPjgS3-j3wNw”>Members’ Event | Dinner and Speakers at a Turkish Restaurant | June 27</a><br />
\n \nNew Member Benefits \nGLOBAL EATS is the Tennessee World Affairs Council dining out program for current paid members. We’re relaunching this popular program after a pandemic hiatus. \nJoin fellow TNWAC members for an evening of good food\, tips on Japanese cooking\, good conversation\, new information and fun. On August 17th a small group of TNWAC members will be at Sonobana Japanese restaurant. You don’t want to miss this opportunity. \n \n\n\n\n“This authentic Japanese joint tucked away in a West Nashville strip mall hooks admirers with a lengthy list of solid sushi and interesting rolls\, plus bento boxes filled with more food than you could ever eat…” Zagat \nProbably the closest you can get to authentic Japanese food in Nashville! \nSonobana is one of THE most authentic sushi establishments in Nashville\, bar none. \nYelp Reviews \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHANKS TO TNWAC CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORT TO EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \n \nA PROUD MEMBER OF THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILS OF AMERICA SINCE 2007 \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \nTHE MISSION of the nonprofit\, nonpartisan Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote international awareness\, understanding and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and to prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world. \nTHE VISION of the Tennessee World Affairs Council is a well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/members-event-global-eats-dinner-and-speakers-at-a-japanese-restaurant-august-17/
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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SUMMARY:Members' Event | Dinner and Speakers at a Turkish Restaurant | June 27
DESCRIPTION:LIMITED SEATING \nREGISTER TODAY \n \nJOIN YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS\nDINNER AND SPEAKERS\nThe Tennessee World Affairs Council’s Member Dining Out\n\n\nGlobal Eats – Turkey\nAn Evening at Anatolia Turkish Restaurant\n \nWith Professor Barry Ballinger\n \nFulbright Turkey Program Alumnus \nand introduction to Turkish cuisine by Anatolia staff \nTuesday\, June 27\, 2023\n6:00 p.m. CT \n48 White Bridge Pike\, Nashville \n \nClick for map \nIf not already a TNWAC member this is a great time to join — follow the registration link sign up for both membership and dinner. \nMembers’ Event | Dinner and Speakers at a Turkish Restaurant | June 27\n \nNew Member Benefits \nGLOBAL EATS is the Tennessee World Affairs Council dining out program for current paid members. We’re relaunching this popular program after a pandemic hiatus. \nJoin fellow TNWAC members for an evening of good food\, tips on Turkish cooking\, good conversation\, new information and fun. \nYou’ll hear from the Anatolia Turkish Restaurant staff on Turkish cuisine and launch into a great meal. During dinner we’ll turn the floor over to Barry Ballinger\, Belmont University Assistant Professor of Architecture. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Turkey and will talk about the the country’s historical\, political evolution and the relationship with spatial considerations. Of course\, your like-minded TNWAC members will have much to contribute to the dinner conversation on the current high interest news coming from Turkey. \nRegistration is $20.00 to cover guest speaker costs and a small TNWAC administration fee. You will order from the Anatolia menu and all guests will settle their bill with the restaurant for their meal and beverages. Beer and wine are available. \n\nWebsite https://www.anatolia-restaurant.com/ \nAbout Professor Ballinger \nBarry Ballinger has over a decade of wide-ranging design experience on diverse building types including healthcare\, hospitality\, K-12\, multifamily residential\, and higher-ed. He has worked on all phases of project deliver in firms in California\, Colorado\, Oklahoma\, Missouri\, and Kansas. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Oklahoma State and a Master of Arts from the University of Kansas. As a PhD student at the University of Kansas\, Professor Ballinger has studied the confluence of architecture\, social movement\, and contentious politics. His research earned him a Fulbright Research Grant to do fieldwork in Ankara\, Turkey’s informal settlements. He has presented his research on informal settlements\, politics of space\, and knowledge management at international conferences in the USA\, Turkey\, and Portugal. Professor Ballinger has four years of experience teaching architecture studio where he shares his love of freehand drawing and the design process with his students. \n\n\n\nTHANKS TO TNWAC CORPORATE MEMBERS FOR SUPPORT TO EDUCATION OUTREACH PROGRAMS \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \n \nA PROUD MEMBER OF THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCILS OF AMERICA SINCE 2007 \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \nTHANKS TO OUR PARTNERS IN GLOBAL AFFAIRS AWARENESS AND EDUCATION OUTREACH \n \nTHE MISSION of the nonprofit\, nonpartisan Tennessee World Affairs Council is to promote international awareness\, understanding and connections to enhance the region’s global stature and to prepare Tennesseans to thrive in our increasingly complex and connected world. \nTHE VISION of the Tennessee World Affairs Council is a well-informed community that thinks critically about the world and the impact of global events.
URL:https://www.tnwac.org/event/members-event-dinner-and-speakers-at-a-turkish-restaurant-june-27/
CATEGORIES:Global Eats
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