It was 12 years ago when I first read online that Sani Resort in Halkidiki, Greece, was about to launch a gastronomy festival, in an effort to lure in more connoisseur visitors but to also mark the beginning of the summer season. Coming from Thessaloniki and having practically spent almost every summer of my teenage life around the Sani area, I was ecstatic! This year marks the 12th consecutive festival, a week of fine food and wine culture with renowned chefs from around the world.