Hi, I’m Demet Güzey — a food and wine writer and educator based in Verona, Italy.
I write about the people, places, and stories behind what we eat and drink: culinary history, wine, food travel, and the kind of details that make a region taste like itself. My work appeared in Gastronomica, EATEN, Fine Dining Lovers, Decanter and a growing list of food and travel publications. I also lead small-group culinary tours across Italy for travelers who want to eat well and understand why.
On the teaching side, I lecture on Food Writing and Food in Art at Le Cordon Bleu (Paris and online), Food and Culture at USAC Verona, and Wine Business and Marketing at Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici in Florence. My academic background includes a PhD in Food Science, a Diploma in Gastronomy, and a WSET Level 3 Award in Wines — which is a long way of saying I’ve spent a lot of time thinking seriously about food and wine.
Whether you’re a reader, a student, or someone planning a trip to Italy with good eating in mind, I’m glad you’re here.
For writing projects, lecture requests, or collaboration proposals, get in touch.