Combining contemporary arts and sensorial methods, Riga-Gauja has developed innovative foodie concepts that are surprising and delighting both locals and visitors. Riga-Gauja was awarded European Region of Gastronomy in 2017, together with East Lombardy and Aarhus-Central Denmark Region and is now hosting a year long calendar of events, not only
Every year the International Institute for Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism, IGCAT, embraces two to three European regions and award them the title European Region of Gastronomy. Winners are chosen based on their approach and attitude to food following ingredients from the first shoots in the field to the family
Along with Central Denmark Region, Aarhus has been appointed European Region of Gastronomy 2017. The interest from the city’s food entrepreneus is overwhelming and by now, more than 100 events are already in the programme. At the moment, Aarhus is experiencing a gastronomical blooming with three Michelin stars, a horde
From June 26 till July 9 in the manufactory of the Vaidava Ceramics Ltd. near Valmiera, which is also part of the Rīga-Gauja European Region of Gastronomy, the 1 st International Pottery Symposium “Claymeal” will be held. It will gather 17 artists from Latvia, Switzerland, the United States, Spain, Georgia, Argentine,
Denmark’s second largest city was named among the best European destinations to visit in 2016 by influential travel guide Lonely Planet.Lonely Planet, the global travel publisher, has ranked Aarhus number two in its list of the ten best destinations in Europe for 2016. Aarhus, with its population of just 330,000
During the 50th edition of Vinitaly, the world biggest wine fair, that took place from the 10th to the 13th of April in Verona, the European Region of Gastronomy partners presented the “Cantina ERG” (ERG’s wine cellar) project. Giovanni Fava, Regional Councilor for Agriculture, the four mayors of the cities
In December 2015, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) named Tucson, Arizona, as City of Gastronomy in the Creative Cities Network. It is the first city in the U.S. to receive this designation, that means that they are part of a Creative Cities Network of 116 cities
The award-winning chef Jp McMahon, who is passionate about arts and food, has spoken about the upcoming Galway Food Festival, and what being crowned European Region of Gastronomy in 2018 would mean for Galway. McMahon is spearheading this year´s Galway food Festival. This year´s event “Exploring 100 years of Irish
Agri-tourism is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tourism, Trade Commerce, Cooperatives and Industry and Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Forestry Fisheries and Biosecurity. The objective of the partnership is to address inter-ministerial development issues covering both Ministries at policy level. The director of Tourism Development, George Borugu explains that
Palestinian chef Johnny Goric has cooked for President Barack Obama and served as a judge on the Palestinian version of Masterchef, a reality TV cooking show. In July, he put out his first cookbook — but rather than publish in his native Arabic or in English, Goric’s debut recipes are
Michelin star chef Wassim Hallel, ambasador for European Region of Gastronomy Aarhus/Central Denmark Region 2017, was interviewed by the Telegraph newspaper on the rise of the culinary scene in Aarhus. In a review last week, food, drink and travel writer Andy Lynes writes about the city’s status as Denmark’s new
Gastro tourists may want to book flights to Singapore for the end of 2016. Michael Ellis, international director of the hallowed restaurant guide Michelin Guides, has just announced it’ll publish a Singapore edition in the second half of next year. A Michelin Singapore website, in collaboration with Robert Parker Wine Advocate,
According to AVAAZ, Glyphosate brings in $6 billion per year and is the basis of RoundUp, the chemical cornerstone of Monsanto’s Genetically Modified empire. AVAAZ claims that RoundUP ignored studies showing glyphosate are unsafe. But these scientists are 17 of the world’s top oncology experts and comprehensively reviewed independent studies.
Following the slow food philosophy, which aims to counter the fast-food tradition, earth markets are community-run markets that bring naturally grown organic food to consumers at fair prices. They do not appear different from other local markets; however, they have to adapt to the Slow Food philosophy. With a special focus on
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list is published by William Reed Business Media, which also publishes The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, launched in 2002, and Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, launched in 2013. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list is an annual snapshot of the opinions and experiences of almost 1,000
The dazzling first edition of Salon Gastrónoma launches in Cannes on 30 October, running until 2 November. Almost 5,000 m2 of the prestigious Palm Beach will be taken over by this special ‘gourmand’ event; a unique and spectacular setting, facing the beautiful Lerins Islands. Over four days – under the sponsorship
