Culinary Conversations

Thomas Jefferson knew that food has the power to bring people together. With fine cuisine, meaningful conversations flow, creating the perfect environment for cultural diplomacy.

This summer, join Monticello in bringing culinary history forward and experience a dynamic new event series, Culinary Diplomacy at Monticello. In partnership with The Culinary Diplomacy Project, this program explores the intersection of history, food, and diplomacy.

In our first Culinary Conversation, meet and hear from renowned Chef Marc Murphy as he reinterprets Jefferson-era recipes and shares his own global culinary experiences. Plus, savor a tasting of his specially-crafted dish inspired by the theme.