Come see for yourself.
Food is one of the deepest ways to understand a place. Through private tours, workshops, and retreats, I share Italy the way I know it: through markets, kitchens, long meals, and the people and stories behind what we eat.
I lead curated culinary experiences in Liguria, Milan, Piedmont, and beyond, for curious travelers, families, and small groups. Contact me to learn more.
Fall 2026
Western Riviera Retreat
A weeklong insider’s journey through Liguria’s Ponente, with one foot in the French Riviera.
7 nights | 12 guests | Italian and French Riviera
Signature Experiences
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Genoa Center and Prà Pesto Experience
This full-day experience begins in Genoa’s historic center and continues with a private visit to a renowned basil producer in nearby Pra’, the birthplace of Genoese basil and pesto. We’ll tour DOP basil greenhouses, learn to make pesto by hand with a traditional mortar and pestle, and enjoy it served with pasta, local wine, and other local treats.
Experience duration: 6+ hours
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Camogli & San Fruttuoso by Private Boat
We’ll begin in the colorful fishing village of Camogli, where we’ll explore a selection of historic food shops and taste our way through local specialties while getting to know the history and culture of this stretch of coast. From there, we’ll meet our skipper at the harbor and set out by private boat, to a secluded abbey tucked into a small cove, accessible only by foot or by sea. Depending on the moment, we may pause for a swim or step ashore briefly before continuing along the water.
Experience duration: 5+ hours
Shorter Experiences
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A Taste of Camogli
Explore the colorful fishing village of Camogli with me. We will visit a selection of local food shops, tasting unique dishes and street food along the way. Camogli is a picturesque seaside village with colorful houses lining a pebbled beach cove. It has a long culinary history and is still a working fishing hub. It is also conveniently located on the ferry lines which depart regularly for Portofino and the Cinque Terre.
Food Tour Duration: 2+ hours
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Street Food & Shops of Genoa
Discover the deep and rich culinary history of Genoa’s old city. Once a powerful maritime republic, and still the biggest and busiest port in Italy, Genoa is a city of both gradeur and grit. We will visit some of its most ancient shops (including a few I showed Stanley Tucci) taste unique local dishes, and learn about the rich culture of this fascinating city.
Food Tour duration: 2+ hours
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Grand Milan Tasting Experience
Taste your way through my beautiful home city with me. We will sample local specialties like risotto giallo and panettone from historic local shops, while diving into the history and culture of Italy’s capital of fashion, design and finance. A microcosm of Italian culture, Milan boasts a rich and varied food landscape that pushes boundaries and never ceases to surprise.
Food Tour duration: 2+ hours
