Rice Kitchen
Public wiki for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition
| File:Rice Kitchen.jpg | |
| Location | Model City |
|---|---|
| No. of Buildings | 1 |
| Construction | |
| Construction Cost | $16,000 |
The Rice Kitchen was built in the Model City.
Etymology
Before the Fair
Description
The Rice Kitchen was sponsored by the American Rice Association, a coalition of rice growers in Louisiana, and Texas. The association was based in Crowley, LA.
The restaurant served over 200 dishes that had rice as a primary ingredient. Demonstrations on how to prepare and cook rice were given from 11:00-12:00, while food was served from 12:00-2:00, and 5:30-7:30.
