Bologna, December 11, 2025 — In a historic moment for Italy, Italian cuisine has been officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: a celebration of the social and cultural value that unites Italy’s gastronomic traditions, from family conviviality to recipes passed down through generations.
In this significant context, the New York Times has in recent days highlighted Cesarine as the largest Italian home-cooking community in the country, emphasizing the role of cooking classes held in Italian homes, tastings, and local food experiences as an authentic way to discover Italy. The full article is available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/travel/cooking-classes-italy.html
Cesarine, with its network of home cooks welcoming travelers from all over the world, embodies the very essence of Italian cuisine: a domestic, convivial tradition rooted in oral transmission, seasonality, and the value of gathering around the table. An everyday heritage that is now receiving renewed attention from both institutions and international media.
Davide Maggi, CEO of Cesarine, expresses his gratitude to Maddalena Fossati – Editor-in-Chief of La Cucina Italiana – and to everyone who contributed to this extraordinary milestone. This recognition confirms a rapidly growing trend: travelers increasingly seek experiences that allow them to connect authentically with Italian culture. With a presence in over 700 destinations, Cesarine continues to support this movement by promoting local traditions, territories, and people.
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