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# Sapori Ticino Gala Dinner in Zurich’s Hotel Widder

> The Gourmet Festival S. Pellegrino Sapori Ticino kicked off its 2018 tour with a sold-out gala dinner at Hotel Widder in Zurich, bringing together top Ticino star chefs and premium Swiss wines for an evening of refined dining in a celebrated design hotel.

## Destination
Hotel Widder, Zurich, Switzerland

## What to see
- **Widder Room** — Spacious banquet hall designed by star architect Tilla Theus, with meticulous attention to every detail.

## What to do
- **Sapori Ticino Gala Dinner** — Multi-course tasting event pairing Ticino star chefs with premium Ticino wines; all 2018 dates sold out instantly for the first time in the festival's 12-year history.

## Good to know
All 2018 Sapori Ticino events across Canton Ticino and German-speaking Switzerland sold out immediately; interested guests are advised to seek information early the following year via the S. Pellegrino Sapori Ticino and Swiss Deluxe Hotels websites.

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