Cities at the Table

In this episode, we travel to Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, where industrial heritage, immigrant traditions, and a strong sense of community have shaped a distinctive and evolving food culture. Joined by Elaine Zedack, Project Manager at Visit Pittsburgh, we explore how the city’s culinary identity has been forged by generations of workers, farmers, and newcomers, from iconic pierogies and Primanti-s...

In this special episode, we land in Tucson, where food and culture come together in the heart of the borderlands. Felipe Garcia, President of The Food Capitals network and CEO of Visit Tucson, is joined by acclaimed chef, author, and television host Pati Jinich for a heartfelt conversation exploring how cuisine can build bridges across communities, preserve cultural heritage, encourage innovation,...

In this episode, we travel to Gothenburg, Sweden, where sea and city come together to shape a dynamic food culture. Joined by Sofie Mantzaris of Göteborg & Co and Martin Berg from the City of Gothenburg, we explore how the city is building a resilient food future through sustainable seafood, blue food innovation, and city farming initiatives that reconnect residents with what they eat. At the...

In this special episode of Cities at the Table , we turn to New York City with one of the world’s leading voices in urban food policy. Recorded during the Food Capitals Annual General Meeting in Lyon, the conversation brings us together with Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy.   From the city’s ambitious 10-year strategy Food Forward NYC to school meals, fo...

In this episode, we head to Montreal , one of North America’s most dynamic food capitals. Joined by Marie-Dominique Boucher, Interim Director – Destination Development and Financial Assistance Programs at Tourisme Montréal , we explore how gastronomy has become a cornerstone of the city’s tourism and identity.  From iconic comfort foods and world-class festivals to rooftop farms, urban agriculture...

In this episode, we travel to Castelldefels, a coastal city just outside Barcelona that is using gastronomy as a powerful tool for identity, social cohesion, and tourism. We’re joined by Guillermo Massana, Councillor for Tourism and Hospitality, to hear how a city of 70 000 inhabitants and over 500 restaurants has built a shared culinary vision: from its multicultural food scene to a signature ric...

Today, we're heading to the southeastern corner of Türkiye, to Gaziantep, where every street whispers a recipe, and every dish tells a centuries-old tale. In this episode, Ece Akdemir, Foreign Affairs Expert at Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality will share about the traditions, the ingredients, and the passionate people who make up this city’s gastronomic heritage. Whether you're a city leader or...

Today we take you to Cali, Colombia, a vibrant city filled with flavor, tradition, and culinary stories waiting to be discovered. Joining us at the table in this episode is Catalina García, the executive director of the Cali Valle Bureau. She will share about the multicultural heritage that shapes the city’s culinary identity and highlight how Cali promotes and protects the incredible biodiversity...

From Farm to Fridge : Wroclaw's Bold Recipe for Sustainable Gastronomy Today, we invite you to get a taste of the vibrant and historic city of Wrocław, located in the heart of southwestern Poland. Famous for its stunning architecture and rich history, Wrocław has gained a growing reputation as a culinary destination. It was recently included in the prestigious Michelin Guide, featuring 22 distingu...

🎙️Hello and welcome to Cities at the Table, the podcast that dives into the heart of urban food systems around the world. In each episode, we explore how cities are tackling food challenges and reinventing gastronomy. From vibrant culinary scenes to cutting-edge food policies, we bring you stories from global food capitals and their inspiring leaders driving change. This collaborative podcast is c...