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Foodies flock to flavorful Cape Town

Foodies flock to flavorful Cape Town
25 February 2014

From secret food meets to trendy markets, original food trucks and award-winning restaurants, Cape Town continues to offer a rich variety of...

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‘The white chips of Dover’: Artist uses food for famous UK landmarks

‘The white chips of Dover’: Artist uses food for famous UK landmarks
25 February 2014

A food artist has created tasty sculptures of some of Britain’s most iconic landmarks – from potato chips and mushy peas. Prudence...

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Edible Masterpieces To Help UK Museums And Galleries

Edible Masterpieces To Help UK Museums And Galleries
25 February 2014

The Art Fund have launched a new fundraising initiative that encourages art lovers to create edible masterpieces – all funds raised go towards...

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3rd International Conference UNITWIN UNESCO Network “Culture, Tourism, Development”

3rd International Conference UNITWIN UNESCO Network “Culture, Tourism, Development”
11 February 2014

IGCAT The 3rd International Conference UNITWIN UNESCO Network “Culture, Tourism, Development” centred on Tourism and Gastronomy heritage...

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Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents Culinary Cabaret, 3/7

Franklin Performing Arts Company Presents Culinary Cabaret, 3/7
11 February 2014

BWW News Desk The third annual signature food and wine event showcases the culinary and performing arts, featuring inspired cuisine and creative...

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An Arty Meal: when Food Goes Beyond the Edible

An Arty Meal: when Food Goes Beyond the Edible
10 February 2014

Gemma Tipton, Irish Times A number of years ago the term “the art of food” probably described a twiddly garnish, like the dragons that chefs...

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Peru Gastronomic Recipe Book by South America Tour Operator Latin Trails

Peru Gastronomic Recipe Book by South America Tour Operator Latin Trails
7 February 2014

Travel News, Quito, released by Latin Trails. Taking into consideration the high demand for gastronomic tours worldwide, the Peruvian expert...

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Watch Chefs Discuss Art at the Art Institute of Chicago

Watch Chefs Discuss Art at the Art Institute of Chicago
4 February 2014

Paula Forbes, Eater.com As part of their Art and Appetite exhibit, the Chicago Art Institute posted videos of chefs discussing food-related works...

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Parisian Street Transformed into Local Food and Design Market

Parisian Street Transformed into Local Food and Design Market
3 February 2014

Kristen Nozall, PSFK A French investor has purchased an entire street in Paris to be made over as a destination for food and design in the...

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Surreal Food Photos Shows Animal Feet in Whimsical Activities

Surreal Food Photos Shows Animal Feet in Whimsical Activities
2 February 2014

Jen Markham, USA Today A husband and wife photographer and food stylist team use nearly every animal leg and foot found in food to create a...

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Tapas: Small Bites of Spanish Design

Tapas: Small Bites of Spanish Design
30 January 2014

Maura Judkis, The Washington Post Spanish culinary design is full of jokes, but that’s all the more reason to take it seriously: As a new...

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Culture and Creativity: Europe's regions and cities making a difference

Culture and Creativity: Europe's regions and cities making a difference
29 January 2014

The EU’s Assembly of Regional and Local Representative In light of new EU funding opportunities for the period 2014-2020, the Committee of...

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Managing Director of PRODECA, key stakeholder and supporter of Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025.

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Expert consultant in the cultural sector and former Director of Culture and Cultural and Natural Heritage at the Council of Europe.

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Expert in tourism and Head of European Programmes & International Relations at the Catalan Tourist Board.

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Minho IN aims to create synergies with other areas that share the same views on competitiveness and economic development.

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Lluís Serra

Director of EUHT StPOL, the inspiration behind the European Young Chef Award and supporter of the first two editions in Catalonia.

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Governor of South Aegean, European Region of Gastronomy 2019 and a strong supporter of local culinary and cultural heritage.

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