Enhancing local food heritage in the Regions of Gastronomy
Best practices to promote local small producers and food heritage were the focus of the European Region of Gastronomy Platform field visit to Coimbra Region, held in the framework of the 23rd European Region of Gastronomy Platform meeting. Hosted by CIM Coimbra Region on 29 November 2021, representatives from the European Region of Gastronomy Platform […]
Winners of the 2nd European Food Gift Challenge announced
Food and cultural uniqueness of the European Regions of Gastronomy was celebrated at the 2nd European Food Gift Challenge, a competition organised by IGCAT to award local craftsmanship related to food, that took place in Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021-2022, on 30 July 2021. Hosted by the Intermunicipal Community of Coimbra Region […]
IGCAT announces 2nd European Food Gift Challenge
The European Food Gift Challenge 2nd edition will take place in Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021-2022, on 23 July 2021. IGCAT’s acclaimed contest will bring together top-quality food and crafts products from the European Regions of Gastronomy, to be evaluated by an international jury of experts from IGCAT and the regions, with the aim to […]
Coimbra Region announces finalist to the European Young Chef Award 2019
Bernardo Calvo is the finalist of Coimbra Region, European Region of Gastronomy awarded 2021 to the European Young Chef Award 2019. His dish Bacalhau, Galega e Alho (Codfish, Galician Cabbage and Garlic) is an innovative interpretation of a traditional Christmas Eve recipe from the region of Arganil and was inspired by his childhood memories. Bernardo will […]
Food stories and tastes from candidates 2021
Slovenia and Coimbra Region (Portugal) formally presented their candidature for the European Region of Gastronomy 2021 title by submitting their bid books on 31 May 2018. In both regions, a stakeholder group involving institutions from the public, private, third and education sectors has been set up, with the aim to guide the regions towards the objectives stated in their candidacies, […]
