# Event Details - **Event Name**: Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event Description**: Find out why Melbourne is obsessed with espresso and in love with pasta on this walking tour with Italian food historian Dr Tania Cammarano.About this EventThis isn’t a simple tasting tour, it’s a stroll through history, told via the stories and at the places that made Italian food part of Melbourne’s DNA.On this walking tour you will:Stroll into the heart of Carlton while Australia's leading Italian food historian Dr Tania Cammarano reveals how Italian cuisine transformed from the food of outsiders to loved and celebrated by all.Learn how Renaissance architecture, espresso bar scandals and even figures like Sophia Loren shaped Italian food in Australia.Meet the migrants and mavericks whose vision and persistence turned Italian food into a multicultural mainstay.Visit the Museo Italiano to see ephemera from the city's historic Italian restaurants.Gain a fresh perspective on both Italian food and Italian culture in this city with many myths busted and mysteries uncovered.Taste your history with a delicious biscotto from Australia's first Italian cookbook.Connect with like-minded individuals and share your Italian experiences.Enjoy coffee along the way, and, at the end, wine, antipasto and a relaxed debriefing at one of Carlton’s historic cafés.All the details:Time: 2pm - 5.00pm (the walk finishes at 4.30pm, then we retreat to the cafe for wine and antipasto)Please arrive 5 minutes earlyWalk length:3 kilometresTerrain: Generally flatMeeting place: Between the Royal Exhibition Building entrance on the side facing Victoria Street and the Hochgurtel Fountain, CarltonCost:$115 (+ booking fee). It includes:CoffeeA special treat from Australia's first Italian cookbookA glass of wine and generous antipastoNumbers are capped at 12 participants.We are happy to accommodate any dietary requirements. Please let us know when booking. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7ff191d0-de60-11f0-9564-bfbec69b6f95-rimg-w506-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/80e58ec0-de60-11f0-9586-4fa6537cb878-rimg-w612-h740-dc171414-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/816df8a0-de60-11f0-9564-bfbec69b6f95-rimg-w1110-h740-dcededec-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carlton/romance-and-glamour-discover-melbournes-true-italian-food-history/100001975364413135 - **Event Categories**: meetups, exhibitions, food-drinks - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 123.07, max: 123.07, currency: AUD ## Event venue details - **city**: Carlton - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Hochgurtel Fountain - **lat**: -37.8054453 - **long**: 144.9713865 - **full address**: Hochgurtel Fountain, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton, Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/be028255ed569c1707a97b8e450f8cdcffe2ce8f22a93f93249e6eaa9362f934-rimg-w1200-h599-dc174a5d-gmir.jpg?v=1766316681 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history being held? - **A:** Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Hochgurtel Fountain, 9 Nicholson Street, Carlton, Australia. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history? - **A:** Tickets for Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history are priced at AUD 123 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityWalking tour including coffee, antipasto & wineAUD 123 + AUD 8 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history? - **A:** Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history is organized by Timbro Tondo Tours by Dr Tania Cammarano. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Romance & Glamour: Discover Melbourne's true Italian food history is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Carlton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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