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Rooted in Flavor Culinary Series Returns With Dim Sum Flair, May 31

 

by: Dan Pittman
Published: May 25, 2026

 

 

IRVINE...Delicious Asian American-inspired food as well as food for thought are back on  the menu as the Rooted in Flavor Culinary Series presented by the Asian American Museum at Great Park return Sunday, May 31 from 5 until 8  PM.

This time guests are invited to Palette Dim Sum & Seafood to savor this exceptional Chinese cuisine that deliciously combines modern ingredients and a local atmosphere, while remaining familiarly authentic.  The event includes a curated 10-course dinner and libations paired with a conversation exploring the evolution of Asian American culinary identify.   

Tickets are $125 per person, including the 10-course dinner plus one cocktail and one glass of wine. To reserve a seat,  visit https://aamuseumgp.org/events/rooted-in-flavor-an-exploration-of-dim-sum

The popular Series is designed to provide a cultural learning experience that explores Asian American history, identity, and community through food.  Located in The Market Place in Tustin at 3015 El Camino Real,  the restaurant is owned by Palette Tea House Group in San Francisco.

In addition to delicious food and drink, the  menu for  the evening will also include a fascinating discussion of Asian American cuisine featuring Joey Ng, Palette Dim Sum founder, and Antony Shu, food and cultural writer and researcher.

“We are delighted to invite guests to gather around the table again with us to experience more  flavors of Asian American cuisine,” said the museum’s Executive Director Jack Toan.   “Through exceptional food and dialogue, we hope guests leave not only inspired by the meal itself, but by the stories and cultural connection behind it.”

For more information, visit https://aamuseumgp.org/

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