Report on Food Tourism in Italy: Gastronomy as key factor in the decision-making process
The First Report on Food Tourism in Italy, launched at the beginning of “The year of Italian food in the world”, was presented in Milan on 23 January. During the Press Conference, the author, Prof. Roberta Garibaldi, researcher and Professor of Food Tourism at the University of Bergamo, IGCAT expert and Coordinator of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy […]
Valmiera Restaurant Week Riga-Gauja Region
Discover the tasty side of nature at the Valmiera Restaurant Week, from 6 – 12 November as a project from Riga-Gauja European Region of Gastronomy 2017. In its 2nd edition, during one week participants will have the opportunity to taste the rich gastronomic offering and wide range Latvian cuisine flavours. The Valmiera Restaurant Week is one of […]
Feeding sustainable regional development
There is no such thing as the perfect recipe for sound and long-lasting regional development, but the Regions of Gastronomy went pretty far in the process of building their own successful formulas to empower local communities. With creative and innovative proposals spicing the dish, during the 12th Regions of Gastronomy Platform meeting they renewed their commitment to cross-sectoral dialogue as […]
Best of the Nordic food culture showcased in Aarhus
Aarhus, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 hosted the most important food event of Northern Europe on 1-3 September 2017. Organised in the context of the European Region of Gastronomy awarded year and of the European Capital of Culture, with the themes “rethink good food” and “innovate, improve and refine the food on our plate.” The […]
Italian Vanity Fair on East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Opening Event
The Italian edition of Vanity Fair magazine talked about the opening event of East Lombardy – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 involving the cities of Bergamo, Brescia, Cremona and Mantua. The presentation of the project took place in the framework of the Identità Golose gastronomic congress in Milan on 4-6 March 2017, where 100 celebrity […]
East Lombardy officially launches European Region of Gastronomy 2017 at Identità Golose Milano
The official launch of East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 took place on Monday, 6 March in the framework of Identità Golose Milano, the most important Italian congress dedicated to high cuisine. Every year this event brings together producers to demonstrate their delicacies and attracts many important chefs and pastry chefs, however this year, […]
Riga-Gauja – European Region of Gastronomy 2017 Grand Opening
Engines on, Riga-Gauja region (Latvia) is on the starting line, ready to launch its year as 2017 European Region of Gastronomy. The first Riga Street Food Festival – Winter Edition is the unique and unprecedented gourmet event chosen for the grand opening, inaugurating a series of exciting initiatives organized by the region throughout the year. […]
Events in Riga-Gauja region to be devoted to gastronomy next year
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 the year in Riga, Sigulda, […]
Rich in traditions – the Simjūds Fair – will take place in Valmiera
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 its rich supply of goods […]
Dzintars Kristovskis named Riga-Gauja Gastronomic Region Ambassador
In tandem with the honor bestowed the Riga-Gauja Region – the title of ‘’European Gastonomy Region 2017”, Chef Dzintars Kristovskis from the restaurant ‘’Valmiermuižas vēstniecība Rīgā”, has been appointed official Ambassador. Dzintars has been a part of the profession for eleven years, marking the last four as the most fruitful. During this period, he has diligently delved into what specifically […]
Ambassador for East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 named
The wine expert Maurizio Zanella, has been chosen to represent East Lombardy, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 and explain the importance of the Award to promote food and wine tourism, with a special attention on local cuisine and sustainable food production. East Lombardy, a region celebrating the title, European Region of Gastronomy 2017 together with Riga-Gauja […]
100 food events to celebrate European Region of Gastronomy 2017
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 of passionate farmers and producers […]
