Sacramento has become the new hot spot for high-profile culinary events. On June 26, top chefs from across California gathered here for the 2025 Michelin Guide awards ceremony, where Sonoma’s Enclos took home not just one, but two stars.
From Sept. 26-28, the state capital will host the American edition of Terra Madre Salone del Gusto — the Slow Food movement’s biennial international festival. This marks the first time a satellite version of the flagship event will take place in the United States in its 20-year history.
The Slow Food festival brings together small-scale farmers, fishers, artisanal producers and food futurists to celebrate sustainable agriculture, innovation, biodiversity and food traditions.
Terra Madre Americas will feature educational panels, food and drink tastings, as well as artisan vendors. Chefs Alice Waters, Elizabeth Falkner, Jeremiah Tower and Andrew Zimmern will offer cooking demonstrations.
Additional programming is still being finalized, but the event is free and open to the public. More information is available at terramadreusa.com.
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