For centuries, the Silk Road carried more than spices—it carried stories. GastroSol invites you to taste them.

Ideas, traditions, and the very building blocks of how we eat traveled this ancient network. Now, we're bringing that history to life through twelve exclusive dinners across twelve countries.

Each month, we partner with a different DC-area restaurant to create an off-menu feast celebrating a Silk Road nation. An expert storyteller transforms each dinner into a cultural journey.

The journey begins April 27 at Lao Sze Chuan. Join us as we launch the series with the rich, complex flavors of Chinese cuisine—the first of many stops along the Silk Road.

Erin Liu is a cultural scholar, author, and educator whose work sits at the intersection of storytelling, history, and cross-cultural connection. Her essays and research have been held by over 40 public and academic libraries, reflecting a career dedicated to exploring how communities preserve and pass down tradition.

As a former Board Director of the Singapore Literary Society and founder of the American Asian Pacific Culture Advancement Society, Erin has spent decades fostering dialogue between cultures. She has served as a Cultural Ambassador for international galas and advised on educational programs spanning early childhood development, language immersion, and inclusive learning models.

At the Silk Road Supper, Erin brings her deep knowledge of Chinese food history to life—not as a lecture, but as a journey. She'll guide guests through the stories behind each dish, revealing how centuries of migration, trade, and tradition shaped the flavors on your plate.

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