Next week, the nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCOG) is bringing two renowned chefs from Parma, Italy (a sister UNESCO City of Gastronomy) to town. Chef Nicole Zerbini and Chef Mario Marini will be in Tucson from Thursday, January 18 to Monday, January 22 — these chefs are stars and leaders in the Parma culinary scene and economic sector.

During their visit, they’ll share valuable best practices from a city and its region known worldwide for its gastronomic heritage, with famous products such as Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and Parma Ham. They are also known for developing technologies for food packaging and preservation.