On 26 November, Roberta Garibaldi, member of IGCAT Board and Scientific Director of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017, intervened in the 10th Gastronomic Tourism Conference which took place in Athens. Starting with an introduction on main current gastronomic trends, she then presented the European Region of Gastronomy project and
Four provinces under the umbrella organisation of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 participated in Il Bontà, Cremona’s fair for Italian gastronomic excellence, 11-14 November 2016. This was the 14th edition of Il BonTà, that strives to support gastronomic excellence on crafted and home-made food produce. The four provinces stregthened
Roberta Garibaldi, scientific director of East Lombardy –European Region of Gastronomy 2017, made a compelling plea to safeguard and enhance quality local food and wine products such as Slow Food Presidia, as well as culinary traditions, to support a sustainable food supply chain and an integrated and authentic tourist offer. Her
Students take part in pilot #IGCAT project set to monitor new models for an educational approach to local cultures and gastronomy Hospitality students from Latvia have just received first-hand experience of sustainable European tourism offers connected to gastronomy and culture in Catalonia that is currently celebrating the title European Region of
The first edition of the European Young Chef Award, organised by IGCAT in November 2016 at EUHT StPOL hospitality school in Sant Pol de Mar Barcelona, raised a strong interest in international and national Spanish press, also thanks to the presence of celebrity chef Joan Roca as Chair of the
Catalan Michelin-starred chefs Joan Roca and Carme Ruscalleda offered advice to and shared their experiences with European Young Chef Award 2016 finalists in a Round Table following the competition, explaining how they support and nurture young culinary talents. The event took place in Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona at EUHT
Young chef Stamatios Misomikes from South Aegean (Greece), European Region of Gastronomy 2019, has been awarded the title of European Young Chef 2016 by an international jury chaired by celebrity chef Joan Roca. Misomikes’ dish obtained the first prize after a tough competition gathering young talents from different Regions of
Worldwide renowned chef Joan Roca chaired the international jury selected to crown 2016 European Young Chef and enthusiastically expressed his support to the main theme of the competition: promote and preserve cultural and food diversity. Organised by IGCAT at EUHT StPOL hospitality school in Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona, the
Spanish culinary magazine Saber y Sabor creates expectations for the European Young Chef Award 2016, organised by IGCAT and to be held in Sant Pol de Mar, Barcelona on 14 November 2016 at EUHT StPOL hospitality school. Read more
On October 20, the program of the European Region of Gastronomy 2017 title of the Riga-Gauja region (R-RG) was presented at the Eighth Partners Forum of the Riga Tourism Development Bureau (RTDB). It has been based on the “Wild at Plate” concept and includes several dozen new events scheduled throughout
Catalonia, European Region of Gastronomy 2016 has been celebrated during the last 10 months with an excellent programme of new initiatives, key actions and activities, helping not only to engage visitors through the region’s landscape and food diversity but also encouraging a closer cooperation between different sectors like agriculture and
To everyone their own food is one among the topics to be addressed during a cycle of conferences focusing on food- and tourism-related issues that will take place in Bergamo. In the framework of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017, local tourism and service professionals will be invited
East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 is a project featuring the enhancement of quality local food and wine products and culinary traditions, with a view to integrating them in the tourism offer and to improving local sustainability. East Lombardy 2017 was presented at TTG, an international B2B exhibition on tourism that
As part of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017, a food truck with East Lombardy’s patronage gave the opportunity to many visitors at Mercatanti in Fiera to discover typical food from Bergamo, Brescia, Cremona and Mantua. East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 is a project featuring the enhancement of quality local food
Minho, European Region of Gastronomy 2016 came under the spotlight during Brussels Open Days on 12 October 2016. A special reception was held to celebrate the award, hosted by the Confraria Gastronómica do Sarrabulho and presided by Francisco de Calheiros,Ambassador for Minho 216 and coordinator of Consórcio MINHO IN Anja
On October 8, the city of Valmiera (Latvia) will host the famous Simjūds Fair, showcasing Latvia’s cultural traditions. Food, craftsmanship, typical music and dances will accompany visitors all day long, tickling all their senses. Valmiera is part of the Rīga-Gauja Region, selected as European Region of Gastronmy, 2017. Therefore, with
