Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # foodtravelculture Food and Wine Journeys ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Discover Premium Olive Oils in Vancouver: Top Three Places to Buy High-Quality EVOO](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2024/09/discover-premium-olive-oils-in-vancouver-top-three-places-to-buy-high-quality-evoo.html) - Finding good extra virgin olive oil in Vancouver can be challenging. We created a guide to point out three local spots where you will find quality EVO oils! - [A Toast to Tradition: A Sommelier's Experience at Gambero Rosso Vancouver Event](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2024/05/a-toast-to-tradition-a-sommeliers-experience-at-gambero-rosso-vancouver-event.html) - [Fiorino: An Italian Foodie Gem in Vancouver](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2024/01/fiorino-an-italian-foodie-gem-in-vancouver.html) - [BC and Beyond: Five Great Wines to Try this Month](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2022/06/bc-and-beyond-five-great-wines-to-try-this-month.html) - I highlight five amazing wines to try this month covering wines from BC, Port and Chianti Classico. For those of you living in Vancouver, you will find them at JAK's. - [Top 3 Things to Do in Quebec City: A Foodies' guide](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/01/discovering-quebec-city-through.html) - All about the best gastronomic things to do in the Canadian city of Quebec, including some of the finest lobster rolls as well as an amazing food market - [Giacomo Tachis The Mescolavin: A Book in Honour of One of Italy's Greatest Winemakers](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2019/12/giacomo-tachis-mescolavin-book-in.html) - An exploration on the legacy left by Giacomo Tachis, one of the greatest Italian winemakers and the genius mind behind wine masterpieces like Sassicaia. - [The History of Pizza: From Street Food to Global Commodity to Cultural Heritage](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2019/12/a-brief-of-history-of-pizza.html) - Everything you need to know about the history of pizza, from its beginning as street food in Naples to globalization and recent cultural heritage protection. - [8 Things to do in New York: A Foodie's Guide](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/02/best-things-to-do-in-new-york-foodies.html) - Everything you need to know about what to eat and visit in NYC. We will go over some of the most exciting gastronomic activities to do in the "Big Apple". - [Après Wine Bar: Cozy Culinary Spot in Toronto](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/01/apres-wine-bar-cozy-spot-in-toronto.html) - All about the food menu, cocktails and wines available at one of the finest Toronto bars, especially when it comes to food and wine pairing. - [5 Wines to Try During Quarantine that Will Impress Your Friends: A Sommelier's List](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/05/5-wines-to-try-during-quarantine-a-sommeliers-list.html) - Everything you need to know about some of the finest food-friendly wines to try during lockdown and some useful food and wine pairing suggestions. - [Christmas Celebrations: Canadian Wines, Italian Foods](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2021/01/christmas-celebrations-local-wines-italian-foods.html) - For the Christmas celebration we tasted three wines from Sandbanks Winery, located in Prince Edward County. Nice discovery: good Canadian wines at great value! - [#Harvest2017: Experiencing the Harvest in Soave and Sharing it on Instagram](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/10/harvest2017-experiencing-harvest-in.html) - The 2017 harvest has been a difficult one across Italy. Giuseppe De Cesare examines the social experience in Soave. - [Niagara Wine Trip PART I: Niagara on the Lake](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/10/niagaratrip-part1.html) - Everything about the first part of our gaastronomic trip to the Niagara region in Ontario, home of some of the finest wines and restaurants in the province. - [Niagara Wine Trip PART II: Four Must-Try Wineries](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/11/niagara-wine-trip-part-ii-four-must-try-wineries.html) - Everything you need to know about Niagara wine and the best wines for food and wine pairing. I review Reif, Frogpond, Chateau De Charmes and Ravine Vineyard. - [From Scampia to London: The Story of Pizza Chef Ivan Aiello](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/04/from-scampia-to-london-story-of-ivan.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare interviews pizza chef Ivan Aiello, who tells about his story from the Italian town of Scampia to living in London. - [Lanzarote Wine Infographic](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/02/lanzarote.html) - An inforgraphic that explains the wine production area of the island of Lanzarote - [Da Scampia a Londra: La Storia di Ivan Aiello](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/04/da-scampia-londra-la-storia-di-ivan.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare intervista il pizzaiolo Ivan Aiello, che ci parla della sua storia partendo dalla sua infanzia a Scampia, fino ad arrivare a Londra. - [Top 10 things to Do in Paris: a Foodies' Guide](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/01/top-10-paris-for-foodies.html) - Everything you need to know about what to eat and drink in France's capital. We cover also a unique vineyard located within the city itself. - [3 Things to Try at Saint Lawrence Market in Toronto](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2020/01/a-saturday-at-saint-lawrence-market-in.html) - All about the best things to do at Saint Lawrence Market in the city of Toronto, including some of the finest coffee and pastry you can find in the city. - [Azienda Agricola Sassotondo: The Volcanic Gem in Tuscany](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/08/azienda-agricola-sassotondo-volcanic.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare explores the winery of Sassotondo, one of the best in the Pitigliano area, in Tuscany, where they produce excellent volcanic wines. - [Volcanic Interview #5: Eva Cartwright](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/11/volcanic-interview-5-eva-cartwright.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare interviews the wine importer Eva Cartwright who specializes in volcanic wines from Hungary. - [From History to Heritage: The Art of Neapolitan Pizzaiuolo Becomes UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/12/from-history-to-heritage-art-of.html) - The traditional art of making pizza from Naples has become recognized as cultural heritage by UNESCO. Thi is an important steps towards safeguarding tradition. - [Comida Herrena y Vinos Volcanicos : When the Pairing Goes Local in the Island of El Hierro](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/12/comida-herrena-y-vinos-vulcanicos-when.html) - A gastronomic journey in the beautiful island of El Hierro, in the Canary archipelago. We explore the concept of eating and drinking locally, with some examples - [A Few Words About the Blog](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2014/03/a-few-words-about-myself.html) - Introducing the gastronomic website of FoodTravelculture, founded by sommelier Giuseppe De Cesare - [Tasting Terroir in Verona at Vinitaly in Verona](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2014/04/tasting-terroir-at-vinitaly-2014.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare explores terroir in the VIVIT stands at Vinitaly, Italy's most famous wine fair. - [Sud Italia: The Street Food ‘Pizza al Portafoglio’](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2015/09/sud-italia-street-food-pizza-al.html) - Review of the pizza truck Sud Italia, one of most trendy food trucks in London making "pizza al portafoglio" - [Vinitaly 2016: Tasting the 50th Vintage in Verona](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/04/vinitaly-2016-tasting-50th-vintage.html) - Review of the 50th edition of Vinitaly. Giuseppe De Cesare tastes wines and reviews food and wine events. - [Napoli on the Road: The Art of the Pizzaiuolo Meets the Streets of London](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/08/napoli-on-road-art-of-pizzaiuolo-meets.html) - Everyything you need to know about the pizza truck Napoli on the Road, Based in London, UK. - [Baron Pichon Longueville 2008 or 2009 ? When Wine Ratings Do Not Matter](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/11/2008-or-2009-baron-pichon-longueville.html) - Sommelier Giuseppe De Cesare compares the 2008 and 2009 vintages of Baron Pichon Longueville, winery based in Bordeaux. - [Making Chaussons: A 'Gastronomic Interview' with Maxime Laborde](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/12/making-chaussons-gastronomic-interview.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare interviews Maxime Laborde on his Chaussons project. - [Wine Tasting Comparison: 2006 vs 2010 Chateau Brane-Cantenac](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/12/2006-vs-2010-at-chateau-brane-cantenac.html) - A comparative tasting of the vintages 2006 and 2010 of the Bordeaux winery Chateau Brane- Cantenac - [Canary Wines: Volcanoes, Terroir and History in A Bottle](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2016/12/canary-wines-volcanoes-terroir-and.html) - An exploration of the volcanic wines of Tenerife through the eyes of sommelier Giuseppe De Cesare - [Chateau Beauregard: Good Value and Great Hospitality from the Right Bank](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/02/chateau-beauregard-good-value-from.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare explores the winery of Chateau Beauregard in the French region of Bordeaux. - [Loire Valley Trip Day #1](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/02/loire-valley-trip-day-1.html) - Day 2 of nn exploration of the Loire Valley through the eyes of sommelier Giuseppe De Cesare - [Loire Valley Trip Day #2](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/02/loire-valley-trip-day-2.html) - Day 1 of An exploration of the Loire Valley through the eyes of sommelier Giuseppe De Cesare - [Tasting Wine With Friends: 8 Things to Know About the Loire Valley](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/03/memories-of-wine-trip-tasting-loire.html) - Everything you need to know about arranging a wine trip to the Loire Valley - [Q&A with Julien Miquel, Founder of Social Vignerons](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/03/julien-miquel-founder-of-social.html) - Interview with Julien Miquel, Founder of Social Vignerons - [The Volcanic Wine Tasting Series: Ischia to Start Off!](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/04/volcanic-wine-tasting-ischia-to-start.html) - A new series on volcanic wine tasting starting with Casa D'Ambra Winery Vigna dei Mille Anni. - [SoavePreview 2017 Part I: Soave Grand Cru Tasting](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/05/soavepreview-2017-part-i-soave-grand.html) - First part of the report on the Soave Preview 2017 - [Volcanic Interview #1: Dario Costanzo, CEO of Winery Tasting Sicily (ENGLISH)](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/07/volcanic-interview-1-dario-costanzo-ceo.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare interviews Dario Costanzo, CEO of Winery Tasting Sicily. - [Intervista Vulcanica #1: Dario Costanzo, CEO di Winery Tasting Sicily (ITALIAN)](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/07/intervista-vulcanica-1-dario-costanzo.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare intervista Dario Costanzo, CEO di Winery Tasting Sicily - [Volcanic Interview #2: Alfonso Cevola, Italian-American Wine Blogger/ Wine Import Director](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/07/volcanic-interview-2-alfonso-cevola.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare interviews American wine importer and blogger Alfonso Cevola. - [Volcanic Interview #3: Master Sommelier John Szabo](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/08/volcanic-interview-3-john-szabo-ms.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare interviews Master Sommelier John Szabo on his involvement on volcanic wines. - [Azienda Agricola Sassotondo: Una Gemma Vulcanica in Toscana](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/08/azienda-agricola-sassotondo-una-gemma.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare visita la cantina Sassotondo, produttrice di vini vulcanici a Pitigliano - [Volcanic Interview #4: Thomas Grundmann of Co-op PicoWines, Azores](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/09/volcanic-interview-4-thomas-grundmann.html) - Giuseppe De Cesare interviews Thomas Grundmann from the Picowines winery in the Azores, focusing on the unique volcanic wines produced in the island and its export market. - [Soave Preview Part II: Minerality and Volcanic Wines](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/2017/09/soave-preview-part-ii-minerality-and.html) - The second report covers the concept of minerality in volcanic wines, focusing on the approach of wine experts such as John Szabo MS. ## Pages - [Online Courses](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/online-course) - FoodTravelculture offers online food and wine pairing courses: 3 levels and WOCSA certification. - [About](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/about) - All you need to know about the gastronomic website Foodtravelculture - [Team](https://www.foodtravelculture.com/team) - The team of FoodTravelculture is deeply passionate about food and wine. 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