In this special episode, we land in Tucson, where food and culture come together in the heart of the borderlands. Felipe Garcia, President of The Food Capitals network and CEO of Visit Tucson, is joined by acclaimed chef, author, and television host Pati Jinich for a heartfelt conversation exploring how cuisine can build bridges across communities, preserve cultural heritage, encourage innovation, and spark meaningful human connection.

From the culinary traditions of the Sonoran Desert to the shared histories linking Mexico and the United States, Pati reflects on the power of food to tell stories of migration, identity, and belonging. Through discussions of Indigenous ingredients, seasonal cooking, culinary creativity, and the people shaping Tucson’s vibrant food scene, this episode highlights how food can connect cultures, strengthen communities, and help build longer tables that bring us all together.

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About the Food Capitals by Délice Network

The Food Capitals is the international network of cities committed to using food and gastronomy as powerful tools for economic and sustainable urban development, cultural identity, urban well-being, and city attractiveness.

Founded by Lyon in 2007, this non-profit organisation gathers cities, working together on food culture, food sector, food policies, and food scene development. Through annual gatherings, study tours, collaborative projects and year-round dialogue, the network fosters a global community dedicated to learning, sharing, and connecting through food.

www.thefoodcapitals.com

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In this episode, we travel to Gothenburg, Sweden, where sea and city come together to shape a dynamic food culture. Joined by Sofie Mantzaris of Göteborg & Co and Martin Berg from the City of Gothenburg, we explore how the city is building a resilient food future through sustainable seafood, blue food innovation, and city farming initiatives that reconnect residents with what they eat. At the same time, Gothenburg is strengthening its reputation as a leading gastronomic destination, celebrated for its exceptional seafood, creative chefs, and vibrant culinary scene. From its historic harbor to its urban farms and signature dishes like the Gothenburg Royale, the city shows how food can drive sustainability, community, and global appeal.

Whether you’re a city leader or a food lover, pull up a chair and join us at the table !

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About the Food Capitals by Délice Network

The Food Capitals is the international network of cities committed to using food and gastronomy as powerful tools for economic and sustainable urban development, cultural identity, urban well-being, and city attractiveness.

Founded by Lyon in 2007, this non-profit organisation gathers cities, working together on food culture, food sector, food policies, and food scene development. Through annual gatherings, study tours, collaborative projects and year-round dialogue, the network fosters a global community dedicated to learning, sharing, and connecting through food.

www.thefoodcapitals.com

Photo credit: © Peter Kvarnstrom-Goteborg & Co

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In this special episode of Cities at the Table, we turn to New York City with one of the world’s leading voices in urban food policy. Recorded during the Food Capitals Annual General Meeting in Lyon, the conversation brings us together with Kate MacKenzie, Executive Director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Food Policy.

From the city’s ambitious 10-year strategy Food Forward NYC to school meals, food education, plant-based initiatives, and cross-department collaboration, this episode dives into how New York is reimagining plates, offering valuable insights for cities shaping the future of their food systems.

Note: This episode was recorded in June 2025; the program “Plant-Powered Fridays” mentioned in the podcast has since become “Plant-Powered On the Move.”

Whether you’re a city leader or a food lover, pull up a chair and join us at the table !

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About the Food Capitals by Délice Network

The Food Capitals is the international network of cities committed to using food and gastronomy as powerful tools for economic and sustainable urban development, cultural identity, urban well-being, and city attractiveness.

Founded by Lyon in 2007, this non-profit organisation gathers cities, working together on food culture, food sector, food policies, and food scene development. Through annual gatherings, study tours, collaborative projects and year-round dialogue, the network fosters a global community dedicated to learning, sharing, and connecting through food.

www.thefoodcapitals.com

Photo credit: © NYC Food Policy

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