Fonte: Journal of Tourism & Development; v. 1, n. 21/22 (2014); 141-150
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Resumo: The present study investigates the gastronomy in receptive tourism in Curitiba (Paraná, Brazil) discussing the hospitality at Santa Felicidade, a neighborhood in the same city. The study is based in bibliography, participant observation ‘in loco’ and open interviews with tourists, visitors and residents. Gives a brief overview on the evolution of feed practices and their social relations, and Italian immigration in the state of Paraná and its capital Curitiba. Describes the formation of the Santa Felicidade and appreciation of Italian culture in the cuisine which has its main tourist attraction. Analyzes the Madalasso gastronomic restaurant as tourist-space conducive to the development of social relations that characterize specific aspects of hospitality. Stands out the need for future research on the hospitality in gastronomic tourism for the definition and implementation of standards and indicators for analysis and evaluation.
