Gourmet grilled salmon dish served with roasted vegetables, fresh salad, crispy noodle garnish, and a glass of red wine in the background — Mendoza hosts the 6th Forum on Gastronomic Origin and Identity in San Rafael | La Derecha Diario

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Mendoza celebrates the 6th Forum on Gastronomic Origin and Identity in San Rafael

The event will bring together chefs, producers, and tourism leaders on September 9 and 10 at the Alfredo Bufano Convention Center

27/08/2025 16:23:00h

Editorial Team

For the first time in San Rafael, the 6th Forum of Gastronomic Origin and Identity will take place, a space that seeks to revalue local flavors and strengthen the culinary identity of Mendoza.

The event will be held on September 9 and 10 at the Alfredo Bufano Congress and Exhibition Center and will feature live cooking, panel discussions, artistic performances, and a fair for entrepreneurs.

Mendoza hosts the 6th Forum on Gastronomic Origin and Identity in San Rafael | La Derecha Diario

Gastronomy and solidarity

During the Forum's Peña on September 9, the renowned chef Santiago Giorgini will cook typical dishes live using regional products. The proceeds from the sale of portions will be donated to the Association for Down Syndrome Child Rehabilitation (APRID), whose students will also participate in serving the public.

Table with wine glasses, olives, nuts, walnuts, raisins, asparagus, and a pumpkin, all arranged for a gourmet tasting.

Mendoza hosts the 6th Forum on Gastronomic Origin and Identity in San Rafael | La Derecha Diario

Tickets for the charity dinner are already available at 9 de Julio 194, San Rafael, at a price of $10,000.

Talks and panel discussions

September 10 will be the main day, with working groups, panels on Mendoza meats, olive oil production, beekeeping, and winemaking, as well as the presentation of the Mendoza Gastronomic Identity Development Plan (DIGAM) 2024-2030.

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Mendoza hosts the 6th Forum on Gastronomic Origin and Identity in San Rafael | La Derecha Diario

Among the guests, Patricia Courtois, executive chef of 5 Suelos Cocina de Finca, local producers, and leaders from the tourism and gastronomic sector stand out.

Fair and performances

Meanwhile, attendees will be able to visit a fair of local entrepreneurs, featuring food, beverages, handicrafts, and social economy products. There will also be guided tastings of olive oil, honey, and oregano, as well as artistic performances with folk ballet and live music.

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Mendoza hosts the 6th Forum on Gastronomic Origin and Identity in San Rafael | La Derecha Diario

Consolidating Mendoza's culinary identity

Organized by Emetur and AEHGA, the Forum has become a meeting place for chefs, producers, students, and businesspeople. Since 2019, Mendoza has promoted it with the goal of positioning local gastronomy at the national and international level.

This year, the arrival in San Rafael strengthens the federalization of the event, integrating the entire Mendoza territory in the construction of a cuisine with its own identity and global projection.

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