âď¸ @jeffmichaud is officially back in Italy kicking off our 2026 season of sold out adventures! First stop â Lombardy region with longtime friend @mscelfo
đŽđš Weâve been slowly releasing our Culinary Guests for 2027 like @stayhungree @alexkemp.cooks @chefmschwartz @antimo.dimeo and we canât wait to announce our full line up of Destinations.
đŤ From the @osteriaphilly kitchen to the streets of Italy. Where do you want to go next with @jeffmichaud ?!
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2027 Culinary Guest @chefmschwartz is best known for his restaurant, @michaelsgenuine, in Miamiâs Design District, which helped establish his signature approach to cooking. It is a neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal dishes and wood-fired fare, with a menu that moves from raw bar and seafood to house-made pastas, pizzas, roasted vegetables, and hearty mains.
@amaraatparaiso shows another side of Michaelâs restaurant world. Located on Biscayne Bay, Amara leans into Latin American and coastal flavors with a much more waterfront, Miami-specific identity. The menu is built around a wood and charcoal grill and includes dishes like charcoal grilled octopus, Amara ceviche, hamachi tiradito, spicy giant prawns
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Over the last few weeks, we have been slowly revealing our 2027 Culinary Guests. And now we have the first taste of our 2027 destinations...
Emilia Romagna
Anchored by Bologna, Modena, and Parma, it is widely considered Italyâs culinary heartland. The region is celebrated for iconic specialties such as fresh pasta, Parmigiano Reggiano, Prosciutto di Parma, traditional balsamic vinegar, all rooted in centuries of artisanal tradition. This rich food culture is uniquely complemented by Ferrari legendary automotive heritage, making the region a true expression of Italian excellence.
Lombardy
Local wines from Franciacorta and the expressive Val Calepio vineyards, along with mountain cheeses and the beauty of Lake Iseo, make Bergamo feel both elegant and deeply rooted in tradition. From the cobblestone streets and artisan shops of CittĂ Alta to dishes like fresh casoncelli, risotto, and braised meats, this region offers a rich taste of Northern Italy shaped by history, craftsmanship, and warm hospitality.
Puglia
Sun-drenched olive groves and the bold, honest flavors of Southern Italy define Pugliaâs unmistakable charm. From its whitewashed villages and Adriatic shores to beloved specialties like Altamura bread, Barese focaccia, fresh burrata, handmade orecchiette, and pristine seafood, the region offers a soulful and generous taste of Italy, guided by simplicity, seasonality, and tradition.
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Weâre so excited to welcome Amanda Shulman @stayhungree and Alex Kemp @alexkemp.cooks as one of our culinary guests for 2027. The team behind @herplacesupperclub, @myloupphl, and @pinestreetgrill has become one of the most celebrated forces in Philadelphia dining, with Her Place Supper Club earning One MICHELIN Star and My Loup recognized in the MICHELIN Guide.
@jeffmichaud always loves cooking alongside them at the @alexslemonade @greatchefsevent in Philadelphia, and we already know this trip is going to be incredibly special.
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The art and the artist.
Chef Antimo DiMeo, the James Beardânominated talent behind Bardea Food & Drink and Bardea Steak in Wilmington, brings creativity, precision, and bold Italian influence to every plate. With Bardea Steak recognized among North Americaâs Top 50 Steakhouses and Antimo earning national attention for his work, we are so excited to have him join us as one of our 2027 culinary guests.
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Who can make @cimarustila nervous in the kitchen? Inside our cooking class in Piemonte at @contratto1867
Our 2027 culinary guests are slowly being released and this Spring weâll announce our full lineup with destinations.
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đ Did you see him in Tournament of Champions? @chef.joe.sasto @foodnetwork @guyfieri
Weâre excited to be traveling with Joe Sasto again in 2027âa chef whose precision, creativity, and love of Italian tradition always make for an unforgettable journey. Between his continued TV appearances and the release of his cookbook, Breaking the Rules, Joeâs world keeps expandingâand we canât wait to experience whatâs next with our LA VIA GAIA family in Italy.
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