About the author

Carlo Petrini

He is the founder of the Slow Food Movement, president of the University of Gastronomic Sciences and its Head Gastronome. Aside from creating events like Terra Madre, a networking event bridging over 160 countries, Carlo Petrini is especially dedicated to the education of his students and fellow Slow Food members, having received the Earth Award for ‘Inspiration and Action’ by the United Nations Environment Programme among others.

Aesthetics
Origins

The Birth of Modern Gastronomy

What does a rebel lawyer, a fork for a hand, and a deep love for food have in common? Meet Grimod de La Reynière, the witty gourmand who helped invent modern gastronomy. A story of style, satire, and the roots of our favorite subject.

Origins
Science

Gastronomy Through The Ages

Before food studies were a thing, Brillat-Savarin wrote the book that shaped them all. From taste to politics to the rise of restaurants, his ideas still flavor what we do today. Grab a copy, pull up a chair, and meet the OG of gastronomic thinking.

Origins

Gastronomy Through the Centuries

Ever wonder how one book changed the way we eat, cook, and celebrate food? Dive into Brillat-Savarin’s world — where taste, passion, and revolution meet at the table!

If your brain is filled with obscure food facts, historical bites, and culinary debates, welcome home.