# California chefs at Terra Madre in Turin

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-chefs-at-terra-madre-in-turin
> Updated: 2026-10-03T15:27:57.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

California-based chefs Patrick Mulvaney and Leah Di Bernardo participated in the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto events in Turin, Italy, as part of a Californian delegation.

Mulvaney, owner of Mulvaney’s B&L, discussed the intersection of food, territory, and culture, drawing parallels between California’s agricultural diversity and Italian food culture. He described culinary traditions as “innovations that have become established,” emphasizing a philosophy of seasonal, daily-evolving menus.

Di Bernardo, founder of the restaurant EAT, highlighted her farm-to-table approach and the importance of sustainability training using local organic products. She noted the event’s ability to foster dialogue across different regions and countries, expressing a personal connection to Italian culinary culture through her heritage.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Chef Leah Di Bernardo discusses culinary roots in Turin

California chef Leah Di Bernardo, founder of EAT, discussed her Italian heritage and sustainable culinary philosophy during her participation in the Terra Madre event in Turin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chef-leah-di-bernardo-discusses-culinary-roots-in-turin

### 2026-10-03: Chef Patrick Mulvaney discusses culinary traditions in Turin

Chef Patrick Mulvaney discussed California's agricultural diversity and the evolution of culinary traditions at the Terra Madre Salone del Gusto in Turin.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chef-patrick-mulvaney-discusses-culinary-traditions-in-turin

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