Kolkata | 07.09.2019 | 04:30 pm ~ 06:00 pm

The Food and Heritage of Kolkata’s College Street

About the walk

College Street is a unique place. Where else would you find an entire street dedicated to books? This famous road is also lined by elite educational institutions that have been standing tall and proud for almost two centuries. An intellectual and political hub since the late nineteenth century, College Street continues to uphold this lofty legacy. However, highbrow discussions can’t take place on an empty stomach. Thus, food forms an integral part of the area. The late nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries saw the emergence of food joints and eateries that, besides satisfying the taste buds of their customers, also served as a vibrant public spheres for animated discussions and heated debates on social and political issues. Some of them even served as hideouts for revolutionaries.

Come and indulge yourself as we try to understand the role of food and eateries in shaping the history of the area.

This guided tour is free.

Walk Time
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Walk Date
Meeting Time
04:15 pm

About the walk

College Street is a unique place. Where else would you find an entire street dedicated to books? This famous road is also lined by elite educational institutions that have been standing tall and proud for almost two centuries. An intellectual and political hub since the late nineteenth century, College Street continues to uphold this lofty legacy. However, highbrow discussions can’t take place on an empty stomach. Thus, food forms an integral part of the area. The late nineteenth and the early twentieth centuries saw the emergence of food joints and eateries that, besides satisfying the taste buds of their customers, also served as a vibrant public spheres for animated discussions and heated debates on social and political issues. Some of them even served as hideouts for revolutionaries.

Come and indulge yourself as we try to understand the role of food and eateries in shaping the history of the area.

This guided tour is free.

Led By

Sahil Ray
Sahil Ray holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Jadavpur University, and is currently pursuing his master’s degree in history from the same. He considers himself a book-worm and an animal-lover. His areas of interest are food and culinary history, the history of the man-animal relationship, and the sociocultural history of colonial Calcutta.

Meeting Time

04:15 PM

Meeting point

Near Dilkhusha Cabin Restaurant, College Street crossing

Nearest Bus/Metro station

M.G. Road

Disclaimer

The information & views presented by walk leaders and individual speakers are based on personal perspectives and points of view and do not necessarily represent views, opinions and official policies of Sahapedia.

Sahapedia reserves the right to cancel an event due to unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be informed accordingly.

Maintaining safety during our events is our main priority. We have implemented several social distancing and safety measures to limit physical interactions between all attendees at the walk. Sahapedia/ India Heritage Walks is not responsible for any illnesses developing due to participation in physical events. 

 

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Email: ihw@sahapedia.org

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Please Note

  • No parking facilities are available near the meeting point. Please take public transport.
  • Wear comfortable shoes and clothes and carry drinking water.
  • Carry an umbrella or raincoat.
  • Photography is allowed.
  • Food expenses are to be borne by the participants. We will be visiting a few eateries and sampling snacks. Each individual should carry around Rs 200.
  • No entry fee to the monuments.