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HomeTag: Gastronomy

The Problem with "Food Porn" Tourism

The Problem with "Food Porn" Tourism
23 April 2014

We’ve all seen them. The waiter plops a gorgeous plate of sumptuous food on the table but, rather than taking out a fork and knife to tuck in...

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What is your Slow Food Story?

What is your Slow Food Story?
17 April 2014

Slow Food’s mission is “good, clean and fair food for all,” and of course, that means a focus on local, sustainable and ethical food. But part of...

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Southeast Asian cooking class 101: Thailand

Southeast Asian cooking class 101: Thailand
16 April 2014

A journey through Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam in search of the best cooking classes and culinary advice from chefs and grandmothers alike: in...

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Eating Green in Greenland

Eating Green in Greenland
16 April 2014

The Arctic diet is certainly under great scrutiny these days! Comedian Ellen DeGeneres is funding anti-seal hunting organizations, President...

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"Bullipedia" Lab to open in Barcelona

"Bullipedia" Lab to open in Barcelona
10 April 2014

Ferran Adria has announced the opening of a BulliPedia Lab in Barcelona where a team of 80 researchers, chefs and techies will work on bringing to...

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Daphnis and Chloe, authentic Greek herb pickers

Daphnis and Chloe, authentic Greek herb pickers
10 April 2014

The best aromatic plants are the ones you get directly from the land, or directly from the person who cultivates them. This is the idea behind...

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'Gypsy food' spices up Bratislava's gastronomy

'Gypsy food' spices up Bratislava's gastronomy
7 April 2014

Though interest in gastronomy, especially in more distant, exotic cuisines, seems to be growing in Slovakia, some people may still be unfamiliar...

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Gastronomy, a key asset for our cities

Gastronomy, a key asset for our cities
6 April 2014

Gastronomy is an integral part of the cultural heritage of our cities. When the City of Lyon created Délice in 2007, our goal was to join together...

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Food Theme Park to Open in Bologna

Food Theme Park to Open in Bologna
6 April 2014

It has been referred to as the “Disneyland of food”, and it will be established in a town often considered the gastronomic capital of Italy...

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Anglos would 'be upset if Gallic gastronomy died'

Anglos would 'be upset if Gallic gastronomy died'
24 March 2014

French gastronomy is so unique that Unesco took the step of ganting it heritage status. But times are changing it seems and French culinary habits...

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Spanish Conceptual Gastronomy : a curatorial approach | Ryan Bromley in conversation with Shuddhabrata Sengupta, March 26th

Spanish Conceptual Gastronomy : a curatorial approach | Ryan Bromley in conversation with Shuddhabrata Sengupta, March 26th
20 March 2014

Khoj is currently running the third edition of its Food Residency – a six-week residency that will focus on generating conversations around...

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From March 19th to the 29th London will play host to an interesting food event called "Say Cheese".

From March 19th to the 29th London will play host to an interesting food event called "Say Cheese".
17 March 2014

Created by The Art of Dining, the event invites people for a five course meal at a pop up restaurant within a former Library in Hoxton, however...

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Joan Roca

Joan Roca is founder and head chef of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant El Celler de Can Roca and was named World Best Chef in 2017 and 2018.

FOOD FILM MENU

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Robert Oliver

Robert Oliver is founder of television media-led movement “Pacific Island Food Revolution” promoting local and healthy eating in the South Pacific.

WORLD FOOD GIFT CHALLENGE

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Ana Roš

Ana Roš is head chef and co-owner of 3-Michelin-starred restaurant Hiša Franko and was named World Best Female Chef in 2017.

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Ramon Sentmartí

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

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Robert Palmer

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

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Blanca Cros i Moll

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

EUROPEAN REGION OF GASTRONOMY AMBASSADOR

Francisco de Calheiros

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

IGCAT AMBASSADOR IN CATALONIA 2025

Lluís Serra

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

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR IN SOUTH AEGEAN 2019

George Hatzimarkos

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

IGCAT HONORARY AMBASSADOR

Votausi Mackenzie-Reur

Chairlady of Regenerative Vanua with over 30 years experience in empowering and inspiring local communities in Vanuatu to make good food choices.

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