Slow Food
Slow Food was founded by Carlo Petrini in Italy in 1986 as a reaction to (and protest against) the primarily American fast food industry, which has contributed not only to fast, mass-produced meals but a fast, mass-produced society in most developed countries. Slow Food’s manifesto states that it is a “movement for the protection of the right to taste.”
Slow Food supports and encourages quality foods and beverages, and supports local growers, chefs, winemakers and others who share their goals. Slow Food USA’s mission is to “rediscover pleasure and quality in everyday life precisely by slowing down and learning to appreciate the convivial traditions of the table.” It does this through local chapters called “convivia” that organize educational, cultural and, most important, gastronomic events.
Slow Foods also spawned another related movement called Slow Cities, which also started in Italy. Slow Cities are towns under 50,000 population that have vowed to retain their local character. They focus on environmental conservation, the promotion of sustainable development, and the improvement of urban life, encouraging both residents and visitors to slow down and enjoy life.
Slow Food USA
www.slowfoodusa.org
Slow Food activities and organizations in the United States.
Slow Cities
www.cittaslow.net
Official website of the Slow City movement.
Slow Food supports and encourages quality foods and beverages, and supports local growers, chefs, winemakers and others who share their goals. Slow Food USA’s mission is to “rediscover pleasure and quality in everyday life precisely by slowing down and learning to appreciate the convivial traditions of the table.” It does this through local chapters called “convivia” that organize educational, cultural and, most important, gastronomic events.
Slow Foods also spawned another related movement called Slow Cities, which also started in Italy. Slow Cities are towns under 50,000 population that have vowed to retain their local character. They focus on environmental conservation, the promotion of sustainable development, and the improvement of urban life, encouraging both residents and visitors to slow down and enjoy life.
Slow Food USA
www.slowfoodusa.org
Slow Food activities and organizations in the United States.
Slow Cities
www.cittaslow.net
Official website of the Slow City movement.