A Taste of Italy & Ireland's Food Culture
Toronto, ON, Canada
Toronto, ON, Canada
Ontario
43.653226
-79.3831843
Description
OCTOBER 19-26, 2016LEAD BY TERROIR SYMPOSIUM’S FOUNDER ARLENE STEIN, TASTE OF PLACE DEVELOPER REBECCA MACKENZIE, AND NYC CHEF & DIRT CANDY RESTAURATEUR AMANDA COHEN
TOUR LENGTH: 8 DAYSLOCATIONS: TUSCANY, ITALY AND GALWAY, IRELANDTOUR PRICE: $3000 + HST CAD FOR DOUBLE OCCUPANCY OR $4000 + HST CAD FOR SINGLE OCCUPANCYTour leaders Arlene Stein & Rebecca Mackenzie have worked for years with destinations across the globe to develop taste of place. Along with expert guides from Castello di Potentino, Food on the Edge and guest chef Amanda Cohen (Dirt Candy, NYC), they’ll take you from Rome to Potentino,experiencing the food culture and stories of the region and then from Rome to Galway to experience the Burren Food Trail and culminating in your participation in the 2nd annual Food On The Edge Symposium where you’ll have the opportunity to engage with some of the top chefs, and culinary innovators from around the world.From Italy to Ireland, we will become immersed in the food and drink culture of these two far-removed but equally vibrant regions; taking part in a winery tour, cheese making class and an olive harvest. In addition, guests will have the opportunity get behind-the-scenes experiences in everything from food production, to meeting and learning from some of the world’s finest chefs.For those involved in the foodservice and hospitality industry, as well as all food enthusiasts, this tour offers the ideal combination of leisure and learning, along with amazing networking opportunities.
DAYS 1-3: CASTELLO DI POTENTINOUpon arrival at Castello di Potentino on October 19th, guests be introduced to our lovely host Charlotte Horton who will lead us on a wine tasting, tour and history of the splendid castle. From there, we will begin a full three days of cooking experiences, shared with the team at Potentino as well as guest Chef Amanda Cohen of Dirt Candy, NYC. During our stay, we will take part in the olive harvest, have a master class with Michelin starred Roberto Rossi of Il Silene, tour the castle’s winery, make our own cheese, and observe a authentic Tuscan-style butchery demonstration followed by a BBQ dinner.
DAY 4: GALWAYDuring our transfer from Italy to Ireland, we will enjoy a final “taste of place” picnic, enroute to our final destination of Galway, Ireland. Once we’re comfortably settled in Galway, our hosts from Fáilte Ireland will introduce us to the highlights of their country’s finest hospitality and cuisine, as well as to the country’s official Irish Food Ambassadors.
DAY 5: THE BURREN FOOD TRAILNamed as the Foodie Town of 2015, the Burren is home to the Burren Food Trail which showcases the top food and beverage producers and restaurants in the region, that are all passionately devoted to delivering an authentic taste of the Wild Atlantic Way. We’ll meet the finest cheesemakers, visit a smokehouse, and take in the very best of the region with the guidance and company of Food On The Edge founder Jp McMahon.
DAY 6-7: FOOD ON THE EDGEIn our last legs of an epic journey, we will be culminating our time together with an action-packed two days amongst top international chefs at the world-renowned 2016 Food on the Edge symposium. With approximately 40 international chefs speaking over the course of the two-day symposium, Food On The Edgeaims to challenge our perspective on food and our connection to it. Each year, the speakers are selected based on their innovation, passion and influence on today’s food culture and industry. Each speaker, with their own unique perspective, talks for 15 minutes on the cultural, social, environmental and educational aspects of food. Both excitement-packed days are followed by evenings of celebration, and of course incredible networking opportunities. Galway is a vibrant place with an equally dynamic nightlife!
DAY 8: DUBLINOn our final day, we will return (with heavy hearts) to Dublin for our departure flights home.WHAT’S INCLUDED Arrival Airport Transfer from Rome to Potentino, Dublin to Galway and return.
8 Nights Accommodation
Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Guides & Exclusive Tours
All Tickets & Entrance Fees
Flight from Rome to Dublin
Transportation during the Burren Food Trail
Full access 2-day tickets to Food on the Edge international food symposium.
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED Airfare to Italy and from Ireland
Baggage fees for the flight between Rome to Dublin
All food/drink purchases outside of normal meals
Alcoholic Beverages (outside glass of wine with dinner)
Tips for guides, drivers, bellhops etc.
International Medical & Travel Insurance Coverage*
*Read about Minimum Coverage Requirements & Suggested Inclusions under Terms & Conditions
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Start:
2016-10-19T12:00:00-04:00
End:
2016-10-26T12:00:00-04:00
Category
Food & Drink
Tickets
Italy & Ireland Tour Deposit
1144.95
CAD
12