Destination On The Left · 2026-07-22 · 30 min
On this episode of Destination on the Left, we bring you the first of two Roadshow episodes recorded live at the 2026 Taste of Place Summit in Edmonton, Alberta. Hosted by the Culinary Tourism Alliance in partnership with Explore Edmonton, the Summit gathered culinary tourism and agritourism leaders, destination professionals, farmers, chefs, producers, and artisans from across Canada and beyond to explore how food connects visitors to people, culture, and place. Through conversations with Tam Anderson, Jenni Lessard, James Eddington, Carl-Éric Guertin, and Monica Frost, we uncover a common thread: the most memorable culinary tourism experiences begin with the people who grow, create, preserve, and share the stories behind the food. In this episode, you'll hear from these extraordinary leaders: Tam Anderson: Jenni Lessard: James Eddington: Carl-Éric Guertin: Monica Frost: Authentic Experiences Begin with Human Connection Throughout these conversations, one message emerges again and again: culinary tourism is ultimately about people.
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