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Discover the flavors of Sicily in a traditional market in the center of Palermo

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The Capo market is a must-see in Palermo. Located in an ancient district known as Seralcadio, the Capo market is the most authentic and traditional market in town. It offers insights into the history of Palermo, formerly under Arab domination. Enter through the famous Porta Carini and immerse yourself in the gastronomy, flavors, colors and history of Palermo. 

Discover the Capo market, a truly lively landmark, by first smelling the various odors emanating from the many stations selling typical Sicilian food.

Then take a minute to talk with the vendors, who will speak with passion about their local products, harvested or made with care each day. Finally, taste what they have to offer, such as Arancina, a saffron rice ball filled with peas, meat and cheese and fried in breadcrumbs.

Try homemade fettucine recipes in the heart of Roma

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Thanks to movies and famous photographs, the typical Roman cuisine is known worldwide for its authentic, simple and yet mouth-watering dishes. At Mattarello Piazza Bologna, fresh fettucine, the typical roman pasta, are prepared every morning and with passion in the restaurant’s small laboratory using locally sourced ingredients. 

During an ordinary morning, enter the laboratory and discover how to make this renowned fettucine. Learn about the techniques and skills to make your own pasta,  then discover the recipes of different typical sauces.

The most famous are the renowned Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe, with black pepper and pecorino, and Amatriciana, made with pork “guanciale”, pecorino and tomato sauce. Finally, taste the recipes you’ve carefully prepared all morning.

Live a traditional Japanese dining experience in Kyoto​

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Nestled in the heart of the famous Gion District, Ryotei Bungo restaurant offers a unique experience that combines wagyu degustation with a Geisha performance. The restaurant has been designated by the city of Kyoto as a traditional building, and has been preserved for many years.

Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience that allows you to savor the finest wagyu beef. You can choose from a variety of courses that are served on carefully selected Japanese tableware, with sake pairing also available as an option. Additionally, you will attend a Geisha performance by Maiko and Geiko, two accomplished geishas who perform traditional dances and games.

Try Japanese Hida Wagyu grilled beef 

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Located next to Mercure Hida Takayama, Ajikura Tengoku is a Yakiniku restaurant beloved by both locals and tourists. To fit with the Yakiniku tradition, the restaurant uses traditional Japanese methods, by cooking meat and vegetables over charcoal. Ajikura Tengoku restaurant exclusively uses the finest beef, meticulously raised by local cattle farmers to serve premium cuts of Hida Wagyu beef in the restaurant.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet Ajikura, the chef, who cooks wagyu which is produced by Hayato Yamamura of Yamayu Livestock. Ajikura works closely with Hayato, an award-winning farmer responsible for the splendid Hida cattle carefully raised throughout the entire process, from breeding to nurturing.

You’ll enjoy a delicious lunch at Ajikura Tengoku, tasting the finest meat, carefully prepared using traditional Japanese methods.

Learn about the art and tranquility of tea in Kuala Lumpur

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Established in 1987, Purple Cane Tea Art Learning Center promotes the art and culture of tea through its tea house, art center, restaurant, and bar. It serves as a serene oasis in Kuala Lumpur, dedicated to the art and culture of tea, offering guests a peaceful escape.

At Purple Cane’s Tea Restaurant, guests can indulge in Malaysian fine cuisine that infuses different teas into dishes, creating a flavorful and health nurturing dining experience. For those interested in delving deeper into tea culture, Purple Cane’s Tea Art Learning Centre provides education on tea culture.

The experience begins with a guided tour of the Tea Art Learning Center, during which you learn about Purple Cane’s rich history. You then participate in a half-hour tea art experience session, focusing on tea brewing techniques and appreciation. You also engage in a hands-on brewing practice session and taste your tea creations. To conclude, you will enjoy a meal at the Purple Cane restaurant.

Explore a local market in Lima and try numerous Peruvian specialties

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Mercado 28 is the first gastronomic market in Peru, where people not only go to eat, but also come to visit the 14 stalls and get lost among new aromas and flavors. Here you can enjoy good food, discover new environments, and share stories that will enrich each dish.

Discover each booth, held by passionate owners that are happy to share their stories. Having been in this market for many years, they will make you taste their best recipes and reveal their best-kept secrets. For example, you will be able to discover Peruvian specialties by visiting the anticucho stand, a traditional recipe for grilled meat and vegetables on a skewer, or ceviche, a dish with marinated fish. 

Learn about wine making in Wroclaw

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Located in the Trzebnickie Hills and belonging to the Lower Silesian Beer and Wine Trail, the Moderna vines are growing since 2015. Nestor Kościanski, the owner, is guided by passion and the principle of “less is more”. Manual harvesting, fruit selection and yield reduction are techniques that create a wine with minimal interferences.

Twice a month, from May to October, you can try the exceptionally tasty project “Żar-wino”, combining Moderna wines with Piotr Andruszko’s outdoor fire-inspired cuisine. The owners light bonfires and open their wine cellars.

In the off-season, you can still enjoy a tour of the vineyards and a tasting of the various wines produced there, that are perfectly matched with fresh pastries and cheeses. 

Learn how to make Portugese Pastel de Nata in the house of a local in Porto

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Meet Patricia, a Portuguese foodie. She has been making pasteis de nata (a tradtional custard tart) in her own kitchen for many years. In her kitchen, nestled in the heart of Porto, Patricia cooks traditional dishes, and shares with guests her passion for Portuguese cuisine and her recipes. In her typical Porto house, she will reveal many secrets to make the best pastel de nata you’ve ever tasted.

You will take part in a workshop to make your own traditional pasteis de nata while discovering Patricia’s anecdotes about Portuguese culture and history.

You’ll have a gastronomic conversation with her and then, enjoy a meal, prepared with this passionate cook.

Discover South African flavors in Nelspruit ​

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Vee, the host of this experience has always enjoyed traditional South African food. She started cooking at a young age with her granny and fell in love with traditional flavors. She cooked in several establishments, but local food and reviving traditions were always her passion. Thanks to this, she started cooking in Johannesburg streets and saved enough money to open her own shop: Vee’s tasty dishes!

This experience allows you to discover traditional South African dishes and flavors at Vee’s restaurant. Come and discover one of her specialties meticulously prepared with fresh products.

Enjoy some grilled fishes, fried chicken, as well as the traditional Modogu, a specialty made with sheep or cow meat and served with pap, an authentic African polenta.

Make your own paella, respecting true Spanish tradition, in Benidorm​

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In the heart of Benidorm, a local Valencian rice producer has settled. Molino Roca is a restaurant in which many traditional recipes are prepared every day by passionate chefs and experts of local recipes. Every day, they make their famous paella in the purest Valencian style.

You will attend a workshop that will allow you to discover all the secrets behind cooking the authentic Valencian paella. You will also have the opportunity to taste traditional wines and learn the recipe for sangria, a traditional cocktail made with red or white wine and fruits.

Finally, you will have the opportunity to taste your creations. You will leave Molino Roca as experts in local gastronomy and enlightened by the precious advice of the chefs.

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