Formally founded at a Paris gathering in 1989, the Arcigola Slow Food Movement has become an international rallying point for the inevitable backlash against societal velocity and homogenised, industrial grub.
Members meet for marathon meals and talk food, wine, culture, and philosophy.
They organise wine tastings and classes about traditional cuisine. The whole idea is so simple that it is difficult to question the logic. Slow Food is a non-profit organization that brings together groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds and corners of the globe who have one common thread running through all of their lives. They are devoted to supporting and sometimes defending, local food products, wine, and culinary traditions. The participants are dedicated to educating the consumer about quality products, food and recreation related businesses and bringing people together who share similar values.