“Vico” derived its name from a small town in Southern Italy named Vico Equense, sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to the Amalfi Coast.” Being directly across from Monte Vesuvio, Vico Equense is rich with the same soil as the San Marzano area, which is why the city was chosen to represent all of Southern Italy in the first UNESCO award for City of Gastronomy. Not only is Vico Equense is home to the most famous and top chefs of Italy, such as Antonino Cannavacciuolo, Peppe Guida, Gennaro Esposito (and many, many others), you will also find 7 Michelin rated restaurants, over 400+ gastronomic businesses and dozens of food events, such as Festa a Vico, a 3 day event where all the top chefs of Italy gather to share the most wonde...