What is Ethical Meat and Sustainable Proteins Tasting?
Exploring the future of gastronomy with a flyer as a Design Fiction artifact
I have been exploring how creativity and innovation are shaping the future of food and how gastronomy can play a role in addressing some of the planet’s biggest challenges. In previous work, I co-created a fictional map that speculates on the different stalls, shops, and services that might emerge in the near future at San Telmo Market, an iconic landmark in Buenos Aires.
In this follow-up exploration, we zoom into the Shared and Lab Kitchen of the San Telmo Market. I imagine that space as a focal point where tradition and innovation harmonize and where organizations like the Ethical Cuisine Coalition (ECC) would typically gather to redefine the local culinary culture and transcend the boundaries of taste and ethics.
I designed a flyer as a Design Fiction artifact to speculate on how producers, scientists, and innovators might shape the future of meat. Made out of recycled cardboard, the flyer invites locals to participate in an Ethical Meat and Sustainable Proteins Tasting event of the ECC. Here is what participants might expect according to the flyer:
Welcome to the Ethical Meat and Sustainable Proteins Tasting event at San Telmo Market’s Shared and Lab Kitchen. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with producers, scientists, and innovators shaping the future of meat while savoring delicious bites and contributing to a more sustainable and ethical culinary landscape.
Meet the Ethical Meat Producers & Breeders
At this event, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with passionate producers and breeders. These individuals are pioneers, reinventing the way we source ethical meat. Discover their stories and insights into sustainable farming practices and the fine art of raising meat with a conscience.
Engage with Food Scientists
Enter the world of food science and innovation. Engage with scientists who are at the forefront of the culinary revolution. You’ll explore the latest techniques in food technology, from lab-grown marvels to groundbreaking plant-based options. Delve into the science that underpins the future of meat.
Explore New Frontiers of Meat
It’s time to embark on an exploration of new meat alternatives. Satisfy your taste buds with samples of lab-grown, plant-based, insect, and algae proteins. Open your senses to how these sustainable proteins are revolutionizing the gastronomic scene.
Get Hands-On in the Lab Kitchen
Feel the thrill of live cooking demonstrations in our lab kitchen. Learn the art of preparing ethical meats and sustainable proteins with techniques that preserve their natural goodness. Not only will you enhance your culinary skills, but you’ll also contribute positively to your home dining experiences.
Wine and Dine
To complement your meat tastings, indulge in a selection of exquisite local wines that embody the principles of natural, organic, and low-intervention production. Our wine experts will be your guides, revealing the nuances of each wine and creating a harmonious culinary journey.
Join us!
This event is a blend of flavor and wisdom, an opportunity to expand your culinary horizons and meet like-minded food enthusiasts. Join us at San Telmo Market for a celebration of taste and knowledge, a journey into ethical meat and sustainable protein consumption, and a glimpse into the future.
To explore more about our offerings and stay updated on the latest happenings of my fictional San Telmo market, visit its gateway to a world of culinary innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.
The behind-the-curtain description of my research that led to this speculative map:
In the volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous world we live in, my work as a sociologist and futurist lies at the intersection of research, futures design, and strategy creating earth-centered services, artifacts, and scenarios from the near future. Contact me: Nicolás Bronzina.
