The main reason for our visit to Genova was to attend Slow Fish 2013. We have been 3 times to the Slow Food event, Salone del Gusto in Torino, so we thought it only fair that we should visit Slow Fish.
Slow Fish is a Biennial Event celebrating Sustainable Seafood.
In their own words Slow Fish is….
An opportunity to meet the fishing communities and fish mongers who provide us with good, clean and fair fish.
Discussions and workshops offering an in-depth look at artisinal fishing and aquaculture.
A chance to taste fish and seafood products of the highest quality.
Taste workshops for children and adults.
Classes on cooking sustainable fish, particularly underused species.
An information campaign on ‘ what good, clean and fair fish ‘ means in the Mediterranean, and shopping tips.
Film screenings and exhibitions.
We were there on the first day. It is held in the beautiful Porto Antico area on the seafront in Genova.
Come for a walk through the fair.
There was a good bookshop, and of course there were Tshirts for sale.
The children’s area was popular. As well as talks about fish, the children got to practise their drawing skills.
We had not booked for the cooking classes, so we missed out on this bit…next time.
All this looking at food made us hungry, so we wandered off to the restaurant area beside Slow Fish and found 2 lovely ladies cooking up a storm.
The other one was a bit camera shy.
It was all a bit too much for some, and they needed a serious rest.
Slow Fish is on until Sunday 12th May. You can still make it if you hurry.