Culinary Travels is an epicurean celebration of global gastronomy. Through thoughtful storytelling and striking imagery, we’re bringing you a diversified collection of compelling food writing and memoir, authentic recipes and enthralling interviews with culinary visionaries whose creativity knows no bounds. At Culinary Travels, the art of indulgence converges with sophisticated culinary experiences.
Our journalists are on a relentless pursuit to share bona fide gastronomic adventures from around the world, introducing you to renowned chefs, groundbreaking culinary trends, and the faces and places that make each destination exceptional.
We believe in the power of gastronomy to transcend borders and cultures, creating connections that go beyond the plate. Food has the power to unlock memories, while making new ones. Inside these pages, it’s our goal for you to feel the stickiness of a bursting Georgia peach as it dribbles down your chin. Or to taste authentic cacio e pepe with us in a tiny Italian town.
What are you waiting for? Let’s dig in.
LATEST
Barbados Food & Rum Festival is back from November 6-9
Barbados recently made an unforgettable impression at the Toronto Food and Drink Festival, where the island’s rich culinary heritage and bold, contemporary flair captivated crowds and set foodies abuzz. The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) in collaboration with Export Barbados, brought the vibrant spirit of the island to life through a world-class culinary showcase led by two of the country’s most celebrated talents: award-winning
This immersive food experience lets you discover—and taste—Sardinia like a local
Sardinia—Italy’s wild, enchanting island—has quietly remained one of Europe’s most stunning and culturally rich destinations. But now, it’s time to discover the island where time stands still, food tells ancient stories, and locals are ready to open their homes and hearts to those who venture off the beaten path. Located in the heart of the Mediterranean, Sardinia is a dreamscape
UN summit calls for greater visibility of Africa’s gastronomy tourism
The second UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa reinforced the region’s growing commitment to make gastronomy tourism a key driver in social and economic development. Co-organized with the Basque Culinary Center, the event celebrated the continent’s culinary richness and represented a strong step towards stronger cooperation among tourism and gastronomy stakeholders – producers, chefs, entrepreneurs, tour operators
Hurtigruten launches culinary-themed itineraries showcasing Norway
Hurtigruten has announced a new culinary and drink-themed itinerary launching this fall. The seven-day voyage includes three nights onboard the Original Coastal Express from Bergen to Stamsund, two nights at partner farms in Lofoten and Vesterålen, and one night at a distillery by Lyngen Fjord in northern Norway. Following widespread acclaim for its Norway’s Coastal Kitchen program, Hurtigruten has curated new small-group
Abercrombie & Kent adds culinary itineraries in France, India & Vietnam
Abercrombie & Kent is introducing a series of culinary-inspired itineraries, each designed to showcase the vibrant flavours and rich cultural traditions of France, India, and Vietnam. Beginning this August, these three new Small Group Journeys invite travelers to explore the world through its most evocative and unifying language—food. “At A&K, crafting journeys that place local culture at the heart of
Tasty Tours introduces iconic food tours through Toronto
Toronto’s award-winning food tour company Tasty Tours has announced a lineup of new immersive guided experiences to engage and delight food fans – The Grand Chocolate Flight tour (helicopter ride/chocolate tasting), Easter and Mother’s Day themed tours and the Must-Do Toronto food tour (the only downtown food tour). Renowned for their five-star rated Kensington Market “Taste the World” Food Tour, Tasty Tours offers interactive guided
Up next: the Pastry issue
With the cold weather behind us, we’re trading comfort foods from the South, along with hearty soups, curries and chilis for sweeter, lighter fare. Like any good cake, our Pastry issue is packed with layers.
Our first stop is in New York City, where editor Christine Roberti catches up with chef Dominique Ansel, or, as most know him as, “the Cronut creator”—the half croissant, half donut sensation you have to try once.
Then, tag along to Tahiti with writer Karen Barr, as she visits a working vanilla bean farm—and spoils us with an authentic vanilla cheesecake recipe. Closer to home, we’re investigating the best afternoon teas in Toronto, and writer Jessica Huras tracks down some of the best mixologists in the city who are spotlighting tea-based cocktails.
And of course, no proper pastry issue would be complete without a trip to France—from croquembouche to crêpes, our editor finds the best delicate desserts to indulge in while visiting Normandy and Lyon, the gastronomic capital of the world.