Appointment at GO for the presentation of Oscar Farinetti's latest book: Hai mangiato? (Slow Food Editore).
The author will engage in conversation with Silvio Greco for the occasion.

The Book:

War, love, dreams, anonymous stories, and portraits of famous figures fill the pages of Oscar Farinetti's new book, whose title is inspired by the renowned phrase of Elsa Morante: "The only true expression of love is: 'Have you eaten?'"

Food as care, passion, connection, and moments of sharing—this is the essence found at the tables, in the kitchens, and among the characters of the book. The narrative weaves historical events and slices of everyday life, offering captivating tales and unique portraits. From Michelangelo Pistoletto, Umberto Eco, and Giovanni Treccani to the elders of the Langhe, two brothers, and a waitress dreaming of Marilyn Monroe, Farinetti's pen vividly brings these stories to life.

The author

Oscar Farinetti, born Natale Farinetti, is an Italian entrepreneur and business executive, son of Paolo Farinetti, a partisan, entrepreneur, and politician.

He founded the Eataly chain and is the former owner of UniEuro, the retail chain established in 1967 by his father. After selling UniEuro in 2004, Farinetti launched Eataly, a food distribution chain inspired by Carlo Petrini's founding principles of Slow Food.

By February 2013, Eataly had branches in Italy, Japan, and New York. In 2003, he acquired and oversaw the restoration of the Premiato Pastificio Afeltra in Gragnano (NA), later becoming its CEO.

In 2011, he promoted the 7 mosse per l’Italia (Seven Moves for Italy) sailing journey from Genoa to New York, alongside navigator Giovanni Soldini. This initiative inspired a book of the same name.

In 2012, Farinetti received the Scanno Prize for Nutrition for "his ability to combine entrepreneurial activity with attention to the environment and social responsibility."

In 2023, he released 10 mosse per affrontare il futuro (Ten Moves to Face the Future) with Solferino.