Tasteful Holidays: The World's Food Festivals This Fall

2023 Author: Amber Richards | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-05-22 00:24

Food, cuisine and food events are held all year round. But it is in autumn that they are especially relevant: the hot summer is over, the ski season is not yet open, but gastronomic tours are exactly what you need. They allow you to indulge in delicious food and experience an important part of the local culture. We have selected several gastronomic festivals that can make your autumn special.

Perugia, Italy

Italian landscapes and lots and lots of chocolate - doesn't that sound like describing a perfect day? A celebration for sweet tooths from all over the world is being held in Perugia, and this year the famous Eurochocolate festival will take place from 19 to 28 October … These days, the city will be filled with tents with chocolate products, which is impossible to refuse, because the alluring confectionery aroma will whet the appetite. At the same time, the annual chocolate festival in Perugia will delight not only the taste buds, but also the eye: chocolate statues and castles look impressive, as if asking for a memorable photo. For those who are afraid of extra calories, the event offers chocolate cosmetics, thanks to which you can pamper yourself and at the same time become more beautiful. In addition to delicacies in Perugia, you can also find food for the mind, because during the festival there are many lessons and master classes.

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O Grove, Spain

Oysters, crabs, mussels, scallops, squid, shrimp, lobster are all on display at the O Grove Seafood Festival. It is the largest seafood event in Spain and a paradise for seafood lovers. Even an octopus or cuttlefish is offered here at fairly reasonable prices. This year, the Fiestdel Marisco festival will take place from 4 to 14 October - at this time in Spain it is still quite warm and sunny. Local wines, pleasant views, national dances and live music will be a pleasant addition to the abundance of seafood.

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Dijon, France

Just 1.5 hours by train from Paris, and you will arrive in Dijon - a place that attracts gourmets from all over the world. In 2018, they will definitely stay in the city from October 31 to November 11, because it is at this time that the famous Gastronomic Fair in Dijon will take place. The scale of the event is impressive: hundreds of participants, thousands of guests, countless stands and tents. The exhibition brings together both industry professionals and simply lovers of delicious food and wine. Travelers can taste traditional French dishes and products here, become spectators of culinary demonstrations, and learn about the most current gastronomic trends. This is an opportunity to be among those who really understand the art of haute cuisine, and to feel like a true gourmet.

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New York, USA

Of course, important gastronomic events are also held outside Europe. For those who are not afraid of long flights and already have a visa, the New York Wine and Food Festival, scheduled for October 11-14, will be an interesting discovery. The organizers offer over 80 events related to the world of gastronomy, as well as parties, meetings with industry experts and, of course, the opportunity to taste delicious drinks and dishes. Tasting wine and food, listening to music - and all this in Manhattan, among the food lovers. Can October be even brighter?

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Moscow, Russia

Do we know Russian cuisine well? Do we remember something other than okroshka or pancakes? National dishes can be a real discovery, so you can start a gastronomic journey in the capital of Russia. Several interesting events take place in Moscow in autumn. The Seasonal Gastronomy Festival “Season” has just ended, within which the best Moscow chefs presented unique dishes made from seasonal products. The theme of seasonality ran through the entire event: from the opening party, which pampered guests with an interesting menu and cocktails from Nespresso based on rare coffee varieties, to the final day. The freshest ingredients, unusual combinations of flavors, exceptional coffee and daring experiments of the chefs - after this it is worth remembering the name of the festival and keeping an eye on the dates next year.

And those who missed the Season should not be upset, because gastronomic events take place in Moscow all the time. For example, from 24 to 27 September in the capital will be the exhibition "PIR Expo". It is more focused on professionals, but anyone interested in the gastronomy and restaurant industry can learn new knowledge there. Follow the events in Moscow, choose the most interesting events and discover new facets of the interesting world of gastronomy!