Did you know there are 600+ pasta shapes in the world?
At La Via Gaia, we don’t just eat pasta—we meet it where it was born: the villages, mills, kitchens, and regional rituals that gave each shape its purpose. Think hands in the dough, stories behind the names, and the why behind every sauce pairing.
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From the @osteriaphilly kitchen to the streets of Italy and their kitchens—travel with Chef @jeffmichaud through the craft, culture, and tradition behind Italy’s UNESCO-recognized culinary heritage.
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❤️ Falling in love with our Culinary Guests Part 2
Our journeys are built around the people you want to spend a week with: the ones who cook with heart, tell great stories, and know exactly which door to knock on after the market closes.
This next chapter brings three more Culinary Guests to the table—each with their own point of view, their own signatures, and their own way of making Italy feel personal.
In 2026, we’re continuing that tradition with:
@therealellenyin @forkrestaurant @highstreetphl
@rob_gentile
@thebillyharris @ombrello.agency
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❤️ Falling in love with our Culinary Guests Part 1
Every year, we travel with the most talented chefs in the country—alongside best-selling authors, historians, and dear friends across the hospitality world. Because the magic of La Via Gaia isn’t a list of reservations. It’s the people who shape the journey.
In 2026, we’re continuing that tradition with:
@colinclynch @barmezzana @shoreleavebos @norelationbos @blacklambbos @fidopizzaboston
@authentic_explorations_travel @degustibusnyc
@rpgrizzle @iggys_nashville
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Lake Garda is where La Via Gaia began — our original home base in Italy, and the place we return to season after season for its easy beauty, vineyard hills, and storied lake towns.
Over six unhurried days, we’ll live it through food, wine, and connection: a luxury retreat overlooking the water, hands-on cooking with local chefs, and the region’s most compelling winemakers — plus days in Verona and Salò.
Moments we can’t wait to share:
🍽️ An exclusive class with our friend Chef Felter in his Michelin Guide–recognized kitchen + a tasting dinner with the Filippini family (Michelin-starred for 40+ years) @felterallerose
🍷 Tenuta San Leonardo — a thousand-year-old abbey estate, welcomed in by the family for Amarone & Valpolicella tastings
🛥️ Private boat day with Captain Pier, tracing the coastline past hidden coves, islands, and ancient castles
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@emiliaphilly is officially open in Philadelphia, our dear friend Greg Vernick`s newest restaurant, rooted in Italian dishes. The name? Inspired by our adventures to Italy together with @jeffmichaud, where Greg fell in love with Mama Pina`s Tortellini en Brodo, now an anchor item for Emilia`s menu. Make your resy now.
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"Inside Emilia, Greg Vernick’s Next Pasta-Driven Chapter in Fishtown "
🌾 Our first day in Bergamo starts at a magical place, Tenuta Colombara the home of Acquerllo Rice where we get an exclusive experience inside their 500 years of rice culture.
From the rice field to the kitchen with our artisan friends Piero Rodolino and his wife Anna, they share their family history and love with us and cook us some incredible dishes with their rice.
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2026 begins in Bergamo.
Our first journey of the year brings us back to the Orobie Mountains, to the quiet village of Ornica — and to our friend Ferdinando, known simply as Ferdy.
Ferdy’s life is devoted to preserving the ancient traditions of his family and the valley he calls home. At his alpine chalet, we’re welcomed into his wild way of life: raw milk cheeses made by hand, herbs foraged from the mountains, and meat sourced exclusively from native animal breeds.
We gather our own ingredients from nature and sit around an authentic alpine meal, shaped by the mountains, season, and tradition — a reminder of why we travel this way.
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