Cookening Connects Tourists With Locals Through Home-Cooked Meals

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Name: Cookening

One-Liner Pitch: Cookening is like an Airbnb for home-cooked meals.

Why It's Taking Off: Cookening offers a unique opportunity for travelers to eat fresh meals in the homes of locals in whatever city they're visiting.

Two years ago, Cédric Giorgi decided to stay at an Airbnb location for the first time while he was traveling in California. Although he loved the idea of Airbnb, he realized it was similar to “Tables d'hôtes” in France, which are shared dinners at French bed and breakfasts that are cooked by the hosting family. Read more...

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