As part of the celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, Lyon will host a series of culinary collaborations bringing together American and French chefs to celebrate the enduring friendship between France and the United States through food.
Bon Appétit, America! is a culinary diplomacy initiative led by The Food Capitals by Délice Network, an international network founded by the City of Lyon in 2007 that uses gastronomy to foster cultural exchange, tourism, and sustainable urban development. The network now includes nearly 30 cities worldwide, including Tucson, San Antonio, Chicago, and Pittsburgh.
The project has received the official Freedom250 France label from the U.S. Embassy in France, recognizing initiatives that celebrate the shared history, values, and people-to-people connections between France and the United States during the America250 commemorations…