Drawing a gastronomy landscape from food markets’ produce
International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research
ISSN: 1750-6182
Article publication date: 7 September 2018
Issue publication date: 15 October 2018
Abstract
Purpose
Food markets represent a pathway to explore the authenticity and identity of a territory. Markets are a crucial example among food tourism practices in urban contexts. This paper aims to analyze the products that build the particular food landscape of Costa Daurada, Catalonia, Spain.
Design/methodology/approach
To achieve it, the research was based on the study of foods offered in three regional markets.
Findings
Results show how Costa Daurada is gastronomically characterized and what products convey the diversity and singularity of the region.
Originality/value
The originality of this paper lies on the building of a regional gastronomy landscape on the basis of the iconic products delivered at local food markets, regarded as shared spaces between locals and tourists.
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Acknowledgements
This research note is made possible thanks to the financial support of Fundación Triptolemos and Fundación bancaria “La Caixa” in the framework of the II Convocatoria de ayudas a la movilidad de doctores RED de Campus de Excelencia Internacional con actividad agroalimentaria.
Citation
Fusté-Forné, F. (2018), "Drawing a gastronomy landscape from food markets’ produce", International Journal of Culture, Tourism and Hospitality Research, Vol. 12 No. 3, pp. 378-384. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCTHR-05-2018-0064
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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