The final five contenders for the Cheli Award have been announced. This prestigious recognition highlights the best books on cooking, gastronomy, and food culture. The five selected titles are:
- Mareme Cissé and Lidia Tilotta, Sogni di zenzero. Storie e ricette fra il Senegal e la Sicilia, Slow Food
- L’Integrale. Sacro, Iperborea
- Tommaso Melilli, Cucina aperta, 66th&2nd
- Massimo Montanari, Geografia del gusto. Un viaggio in Italia tra i paesaggi del cibo, Touring Club Italiano
- Noemi Pelagalli, Made in Korea. Dalle origini al Kpop, Corbaccio
According to the jury, all selected books stand out for their quality, depth, and originality. The final ranking and the winners of the award will be announced on March 21 during the World Pesto Mortar Championship.



