Mikel López Iturriaga and Mariola Cubells discuss gastronomy and popular culture in La Palma

The gastronomic journalist and audiovisual analyst will participate in the CajaCanarias Autumn Cultural event to explore the transformation of cuisine into a media phenomenon.

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The CajaCanarias Autumn Cultural event in La Palma hosts a discussion between Mikel López Iturriaga and Mariola Cubells on gastronomy as a cultural and media phenomenon.

The CajaCanarias Foundation continues its Autumn Cultural program in La Palma with an event focused on gastronomy, television, and social media. The session will feature gastronomic journalist Mikel López Iturriaga, founder of El Comidista, and audiovisual analyst and journalist Mariola Cubells.
The event, titled 'Laughter, Food, Television, and Social Media,' will take place tomorrow, Saturday, September 19, at 8:00 PM at the CajaCanarias Cultural Space in Santa Cruz de La Palma. Both experts will discuss how gastronomy has become a cultural and media phenomenon, analyzing its connections, transformations, and excesses in contemporary society.
Mikel López Iturriaga, known for making cooking accessible to the general public from a rigorous and entertaining perspective, will offer a special live edition of his 'Aló Comidista' advice segment. Meanwhile, Mariola Cubells, specializing in television and audiovisual culture, will analyze the evolution of culinary content in the media, from traditional formats to current television contests.
The discussion will also address the role of social media in the constant exposure of food, marked by trends and images. The encounter promises to be an enjoyable and critical reflection on what we eat, what we watch, and how we construct our daily narratives.
All information about the event and ticket sales is available on the CajaCanarias Foundation website.
Based on information from the official source: Fundación CajaCanarias (18/09/2026)