"Candy: Evil or Just Misunderstood?"

Culinary Historians of New York present Samira Kawash, author of Candy: A Century of Panic and Pleasure, who looks at how manufactured sugary foods were alternately considered poisonous and healthy in the 20th century. A candy-corn taste-off follows the talk. Location: NYU Department of Food Studies, 411 Lafayette St between Astor Pl and W 4th St, fifth floor. Subway: A, C, E, B, D, F, M to West 4th St