In this gastronomic duel, the views of experts, recipes from the past, and modern tastes will clash. An ethnologist and a restaurant critic will discuss how New Year's dishes and taste habits have changed, while guests will be able to not only listen but also taste festive treats. What exactly do we call "New Year's cuisine" and where did it come from? The answers to this question are not as obvious as they may seem. The new episode of the gastro battle from the Museum of History of Yekaterinburg offers an unusual duel - the participants will be an ethnologist and a restaurant critic. Together they will consider not the recipes themselves, but the traditions, tastes, and culinary symbols that have formed in our culture over the last hundred years. What happened to Olivier salad before and after the revolution? What snacks were served at New Year's gatherings in different eras? Why did herring under a fur coat become a symbol of feasting at a certain point? And what ingredient truly makes a dish festive? The conversation will touch not only on recipes but also on family stories, cultural codes, traditions, and myths related to food. The format of the gastro battle makes the discussion even tastier - guests will be treated to thematic snacks related to the subject of debate. This means that one can not only hear but also taste the gastronomic history. Each dish will serve as an illustration to the story, and each debate will be an opportunity to reflect on one's own habits and memories. The event is suitable for anyone who loves to discuss cuisine, is interested in history, and seeks to expand their culinary horizons. It is an informal and vibrant format that combines taste, humor, and intellectual provocation. New Year is not only about mandarins and Christmas trees but also about habits that seem eternal. However, behind every salad lies a story, behind every presentation - a cultural context. In this gastro battle, you will get a rare opportunity to view cuisine as a mirror of time - bright, funny, and sometimes controversial. It will be delicious, fun, and truly meaningful. The evening will take place in an intimate setting where everyone can.