Registration Advisory: This program has multiple registration options depending on your choice to attend in person at the S. Dillon Ripley Center or as an online program using Zoom.
Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy is filled with cities rich in art, culture, music, history, fashion, and sports cars. Its food and wine are world-renowned for regional specialties like Lambrusco, prosciutto di Parma, aceto balsamico, and mortadella.
Food historian Francine Segan leads a virtual walk along the ancient Roman byway, Via Emilia, which begins in northern Emilia Romagna, and connects some of Italy’s most distinctive sights with unique gourmet experiences.
Highlights include Bologna, with its medieval towers and tiny tortellini; Modena, home to acclaimed restaurant Osteria Francescana; Parma, a UNESCO World Heritage site, revered for gastronomy; Ferrara, host to the world’s oldest continuous Renaissance festival, dating to 1259; and Ravenna, a medieval town known for mosaic monuments dating to the 5th and 6th centuries, as well as classic rustic pasta.
In-Person Program General Information
- Important: In-person registrants will have access to all activities from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. ET, including a post-program selection of wine and Italian delights, as well as take-home recipes inspired by the delicious stories shared.
- In-person registration will end by 2 p.m. ET on Friday, October 17, 2025.
- Refer to our health and safety information for in-person programs.
- Boxed Lunch Opportunity: As part of the October 17-19 anniversary celebration weekend, any October 18 in-person program registrants will be given the option to add a boxed lunch to their order during checkout. Select from up to 4 options at a cost of $25 per patron. Terms and conditions may apply.
Online Program General Information
