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So PersonalMODENA | Italy
The Albinelli Market in the centre of
Modena is a gathering place, bustling
with great energy and even better
products. From the best Italian cheeses
to Manzini, gastronomy with
condiments, anchovies and spices, as
well as fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, fi sh
and cold cuts. It’s a cook’s paradise and a
fantasy land of fl avours for people who
love to eat. mercatoalbinelli.itEXCEPTIONAL
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WHEN YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SINGULARLY
EXCEPTIONAL FOOD EXPERIENCES THAT
ARE GREATER THAN GIMMICKS AND
TRICKS, THAT CAPTURE A SENSE OF
PLACE FOR YOUR PALATE, THIS IS
WHAT YOU WOULD LOVE.LAMAY | Peru
There is nothing like being up in
the Andean mountains of Janac
Chuquibamba in Lamay near
Cusco, having freshly harvested
native potatoes that are cooked
under the ground with hot stones,
and locally-grown aromatics like
muna (a medicinal plant) and
huacatay (a black mint-like herb).
It’s an amazing experience to see
the native Andean communities
doing this type of cooking. Ask a
local hotel chef in Cusco to
recommend the best place to go
and take a taxi to Lamay, or ask a
tour guide to take you.ATXONDO| Spain
The drive to Asador Etxebarri
restaurant is spectacular.
Chef Victor Arguinzoniz cooks
a brilliant tasting menu
showcasing a single ingredient.
He combines amazing ancient
cooking techniques and
carefully selected fi rewood.
His grilled red prawn is cooked
over embers and his dessert of
milk ice cream is made by
reducing the milk slowly in the
oven, then transferring it to
the grill, where he cooks it in a
pile of small embers.
asadoretxebarri.comSCHILTERN | Austria
The Bio-Jungpfl anzen Markt
ran by the Noah’s Ark seed
savers association in Schiltern,
Lower Austria is a cook’s
dream. Hobby gardeners and
small organic farmers from all
over the country descend upon
this small village with their
rare plants, seeds and
delicious homemade products,
creating a real festive
atmosphere. It is always a joy
and an inspiration to walk the
stalls and see, taste, and be
inspired by the passion and
creativity on display.PROVENCE | FranceThere is a goat farm and
restaurant in Provence
called Ferme Auberge Le
Castelas at Le Castelas,
Sivergues, that is the most
amazing place to visit.
The food is delicious, simply
prepared, with dishes like
roasted vegetables and local
ham, roasted pork and
potatoes, beautiful cheeses
made on the property, and
plenty of wine. Everything
is served communally
and the tables are all
made of large rocks.
While you dine, the goats
from the farm roam the
grounds following the food.
Another plus, the property
has stunning views
overlooking the valley.
(To make reservations,
call +33-4/9074-3081).While you dine, the
goats from the farm
roam the grounds
following the food.
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