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Nicosia Cyprus Named First Culinary Capital in Europe

Puerto Natales Named the World’s Next Culinary Capital

Our judges have completed their final deliberations and we are pleased to announce the finalists and winners of our Association's 2024 Global Culinary Travel Awards. Best Program to Promote Culinary Culture to Visitors Eat & Walkabout (Spain) Best Beverage Experience for Culinary Travelers City of Nicosia (Cyprus) Best Culinary Heritage Product or Experience for Travelers Marang Marang Women's Association (Philippines) A press conference featuring the three winners will be streamed live with the winners on Wednesday, October 30 at 15:00 London, UK time. Visit our YouTube channel on that date, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel in order to be notified!

In this episode number 72 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Audrey Kelly. Audrey is the co-owner and head pizza maker at Audrey Jane’s Pizza Garage in Boulder, Colorado in the USA, which she runs with her brother, Peter. After studying pizza-making under Tony Gemignani, she opened her restaurant, and achieved quick success, with the restaurant having been been featured on the Food Network; the Travel Channel; and Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Audrey won first place in the Pizza in Teglia competition in Naples, Italy, and has been featured in the New York Times and NPR. As a mother of twin boys, she balances family life with expanding her business, including plans for a second location. Audrey also grew up in a family of bakers, so she knows a thing or two about making dough!

2024 Global Culinary Travel Awards Semi-Finalists Announced

New Association Ambassador in Finland

In this Episode number 71 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Joe Carlucci. Joe owns Valentina's Pizzeria in Madison, Alabama (USA). His 30 years in the pizza industry have brought remarkable highs and devastating lows. He’s worked hard to create a culture at Valentina’s where employees take pride in their work, and that's one of the reasons Valentina’s is the 31st-best pizzeria in the United States and the number-one pizzeria in Alabama. Joe is the 2024 Best of the Best World Master Champion at the International Pizza Challenge, a 9x World Pizza Champion, a 2x Guinness World Record Holder, and father to his daughter, Valentina, after whom his pizzeria is named.

In Episode 70 of the Taste of Place podcast, we speak with Allie Bahn. Allie is a distinguished food allergy travel expert and travel consultant. With a focus on empowering travelers with severe food allergies, Allie offers invaluable guidance through her blog and consulting work. Her expertise stems from personal experience growing up with severe food allergies and having traveled extensively, including living abroad for many years. Allie also consults with hotels and restaurants to improve their awareness and inclusivity for those with food allergies. She educates through online courses and shares her insights as a travel and lifestyle writer. Her work ensures that others can enjoy safe and enriching travel experiences.