The Connection Between Food and Politics: How Diners Vote With Their Plate

Food and politics is not a combination we often think of when we’re biting into a savory dish that we’ve been craving all day. Whether it’s a mouthwatering al pastor taco, a slice of pizza, or a vegan kale salad, the blatant truth is that you can’t separate politics and social movements from your dining choices.  

Food- the most common and necessary element of our lives- is so connected to environment, people, history, society and culture, that it’s difficult not to separate the food we eat to the beliefs we have. So true, that researchers have found that they can predict your political affiliation by observing the food you consume and the establishments you frequent.  

With massive political upheavals in the last few years, the relationship between food, restaurants, and politics is more apparent than ever. So how has politics shaped everything from the dining experience to restaurant culture? Here we take a look at the biggest political and social movements of the last…