Ep 5. Oscar Farinetti - Honor Our Food Cultures

In this episode you'll learn:

• How it's OK to start with nothing more than a vision - build it and they will come

• Why it's critical to honor our food traditions and food cultures

• Why starting with the hardest task makes subsequent tasks easier

• What can be done to reduce "overtourism" and the strain on popular destinations

• Why tourists should be encouraged to eat the local dishes

Discussed in this episode:

Eataly (eataly.com)

Eataly World (eatalyworld.it/en)

The Taste of Place podcast is sponsored by the World Food Travel Association’s Taste of Place movement. Taste of Place is a global initiative that celebrates culinary culture, food heritage, and the makers behind them. Through the movement, travelers and consumers are encouraged to connect more deeply with destinations and products through their unique flavors and traditions. Learn more at JoinTasteofPlace.org.