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JOIN THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE! April 25th, 2018
DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY AND LEARN ABOUT TRUE ITALIAN FOOD
Coral Gables Country Club on Wednesday April 25th, 2018.
40+ Italian Restaurants and gourmet food & wine Importers will display their products and their chefs skills with great exhibitions and tastings throughout the night.
Chefs will prepare their signature small dishes, following authentic Italian regional recipes and peculiarities.
It will be an high-end Italian food & wine festival, for 100+ industry leaders, journalists, influencers and for a selected group of 500+ foodies.
Guests will enjoy music and wine and complementary bites of the best selection of genuine Italian pasta, cheese, cold cuts, pizza and gelato.
During the event, guests will have the opportunity to participate to seminars/gourmet experiences to gain a deeper knowledge of the most important Italian ingredients.
Tickets are $38 per person and are available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-authentic-italian-table-tickets-44304736660
PROGRAM:
INDUSTRY SEMINARS, GRAND TASTING, PROMOTIONAL INITIATIVES, EDUCATIONAL PANELS FOR CONSUMERS
3.30 pm – 5.00 pm: PANEL “Consumption trends of authentic Italian food in Florida” (for industry only)
Welcome remarks by Tommaso Cardana, President of Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast and Hon. Gloria Bellelli, Consul General of Italy
Moderator:
Lyn Farmer
James Beard Award-winning wine and food writer, broadcaster and arts educator. He is the author of the Engaging the Senses blog
Panelists:
Evan Benn (Editor in Chief, Indulge Magazine), “Authenticity is the new black and Italian Food is part of the trend”
Sarah Nagel (Director- Client Development, Park Street Companies), “Italian Wine perception among millennials”
Victoria Pesce Elliot (Restaurant Critic, The Miami Herald), “How the Miami’s restaurant scene is evolving”
Alejandra Cangas (Editor, The Hungry Post), “The impact of social media on local foodies choices”
Jacopo Giustiniani (Managing Partner, La Centrale Italian Food Hall), “Food is culture and consumers are looking for an immersive experience”
5.00 pm: NETWORKING COCKTAIL for F&B professionals (for industry only)
6.00 pm: ITALIAN GRAND TASTING (open to the public)
A Gourmet experience. A feast for the senses. The best and true Italian food & wine you can find in Florida.
During the event you can participate to our Gourmet Experiences and taste and learn a lot about the traditional ingredients of Italian cuisine.
Gourmet Experiences Program
- 6.00 pm: “Black Truffle Festival” (for industry only)
Presented by Urbani Truffles and Grana Padano
Speakers: Vittorio Giordano (Urbani Truffle); Lou Di Palo (Di Palo Fine Foods New York); Chef Carlo Donadoni (Spuntino Catering Miami)
- 6.30 pm: “Artisan cured meats tasting” (open to the public)
Presented by Tomson Hospitality Boutique and Toscana Divino
Speakers: Tommaso Cardana (Tomson Hospitality Boutique); Tommaso Morelato and Chef Andrea Marchesin (Toscana Divino)
- 7.00 pm: “Italian Cheese Tasting and Jam pairing” (open to the public)
Presented by Botteghe d’Italia
Speaker: Lorenza Robicci (Botteghe d’Italia)
- 7.30 pm: ”Genuine flavors from the Southern region of Apulia” (open to the public)
Presented by Flora Fine Foods
Speaker: John Flora (Flora Fine Foods)
- 8.00 pm: “Italian Aperitivo and Wine Pairing” (open to the public)
Presented by Baldassare Agnelli USA and Cibo Wine Bar
Speakers: Paulina Arango (Sommelier for Cibo Wine Bar South Beach and Coral Gables)
- 8.30 pm: “Wine Meditation” (open to the public)
Presented by Strahl and Emporium Nostrum
Speaker: Theo Von Ungern-Sternberg (Strahl); Danielle Liagi (Emporium Nostrum)
10.00 pm: CLOSING CEREMONY
The event is promoted by the Italian Government
and is part of the Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign,
aimed to raise awareness among North American consumers about authentic Italian products.
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For F&B Industry Professional, complimentary invitation for 2 representatives per company.
Please note that to benefit of the invitations, industry leaders must check-in by 5.00pm at the Coral gables Country Club.
GENERAL ADMISSION (6 – 10 PM). Buy your tickets on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-authentic-italian-table-tickets-44304736660.
Organized by:
Under the auspices of:
MAIN PARTNERS
FOOD PARTNERS
BEVERAGE PARTNERS
MASTERCLASS: Innovation in Italian gastronomic culture – April, 24th 2018
MASTERCLASS
(exclusively for hospitality industry professionals)
Tuesday, April 24th 2018 – Miami Culinary Institute
(415 NE 2nd Ave, Miami FL 33132)
The culinary art in Italy is evolving and chefs are experimenting new combinations
Discover unique and innovative ideas using high-quality DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) and IGP (Indication of Geographic Protection) labeled products.
If you are a chef or a hospitality industry professional, you cannot miss this masterclass.
PROGRAM:
3.30 pm Welcome and registration (products tasting – for industry only)
4.00 pm The exceptional diversity and versatility of Italy’s food products. An introduction to DOP and IGP labels by Federico Bolla (AICIG – Associazione Italiana Consorzi Indicazione Geografica and US representative for Consortium Parmigiano Reggiano cheese)
4.15 pm Grana Padano and Piave: two italian cheeses that American foodies love by Lou Di Palo (US representative for Consortium Grana Padano and Piave cheese)
4.35 pm Prosciutto di Parma an extraordinary flavor for any season by Francesco Lupo (US representative for Consortium Prosciutto di Parma)
4.55 pm How to use Parmigiano Reggiano in innovative ways for new surprising dishes by Federico Bolla (US representative for Consortium Parmigiano Reggiano cheese)
5.15 pm Using DOP & IGP products in pastry recipes by Rodrigo Florim (VP Sales for MEC3 USA)
5.20 pm Cooking Demonstration and Tasting by chef Leonardo La Cava (Federazione Italiana Cuochi)
6.00 pm Presentation of the 3 finalists of the authentic italian cooking competition among Miami Culinary Institute students
6.15 pm Presentation of the next initiatives of the Extraordinary Italian Taste campaign in Miami (The Authentic Italian Table and more) – closing of the Masterclass
Seats are limited to 50 guests, so please make sure to register in advance
by Friday, April 20th
For registration send your contact information to: info@iaccse.com
Under the auspices of:
Presented by:
In collaboration with:
IACC Holiday Gala Dinner 2017
IACC Members $110.00
Non Members and Friends of the Chamber $140.00
(tickets for Non Members on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/italy-america-chamber-holiday-dinner-tickets-40158649602 )
(Italian wines, tips and taxes included)
Members: Make your reservation at rsvp@iaccse.com and your payment by December 8th either by:
Credit Card: call 305.577.9868
Check made out and mailed to:
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast
2 South Biscayne Blvd., Suite 1880 | Miami, FL, 33131
ATTIRE: FORMAL
Space is limited. No reservation will be accepted after December 8th.
No Payment at the door. No reservation without payment.
The Extraordinary Italian Taste – Pizza Night
EVENT: The Extraordinary Italian Taste – Pizza Night
Date: November 15th, 2017 (from 6.00 PM to 10 PM )
Location: Palm 93 Villa – Palm Island – Miami Beach
Event Description:
Organized in the amazing setting of Palm 93 Villa, the event will consist in the participation of 6 Pizzerie that will showcase their chefs professionalism with great exhibitions throughout the night. Each chef will be preparing the pizza, following regional recipes and peculiarities. At the end of it will be given the award to the most “Innovative” pizza (experts jury) and to the most “Extraordinary” (public vote). For that occasion the Chamber will rent mobile pizza ovens.
Main target of the event will be food bloggers and journalists (influencers), hospitality industry professionals, and selected local consumers (foodies).
Over the night, there will also be other 2 moments to celebrate the Made in Italy culinary excellence.
The President of the Chamber will confer the Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana award upon new local restaurants, preventively selected for their outstanding service and ability to give to their clients a real Italian experience.
The Marchio Ospitalita` Italiana seal will be given to 5 new restaurants that will be added to the already awarded 40 restaurants of the previous years. These new restaurants are: Forte dei Marmi, La Moderna, O’Munaciello, U’Mast, Zucca.
Simultaneously, it will be presented the preview of the Chamber’s Magazine “.it Italian Trade” dedicated for this year entirely to the Food & Wine industry.
It is expected a participation of about 200 influencers and foodies.
The night will be promoted by personalized invitations and a social campaign to specific professionals in the Food & Beverage.
Partners:
6 Italian Restaurants / Pizzerie that will participate with their Pizza Chef at the Pizza Night event: Farinelli 1937, Fratelli la Bufala, O Munaciello, Pummarola, Riviera Focacceria Italiana, Spris.
The night will be held in the framework of the II Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World promoted by the Italian Government and will occur simultaneously in other 8 big cities of North America (New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, etc.) with the operative organization of the Italian Chambers of Commerce.
Guest Star/ Event Presenter: Doreen Colondres, a well-known blogger (www.lacocinanomuerde.com) and TV personality will be presenting the night and the participant pizzerias.
Thanks to the sponsors of the event:
Biancotaste www.biancotaste.com
MB America www.mbamerica.net
Gelateria Veneta www.venetagelateria.it
Bread Stone Ovens, LLC breadstoneovens.com
Stefano Versace Gelato www.stefanoversacegelato.com
Italy Wines & Food Distributor www.worldwineandfood.com
Gra’it www.graitgrappa.com
Bramante birra_bramante
Watch here the Pizza Night video recap
II Settimana della Cucina Italiana nel Mondo
An initiative from the Consulate General of Italy and Accademia della Cucina Italiana with 13 participant Italian restaurants with special regional menu at a fixed price.
Please, refer to the website of each restaurant for more information. Participating restaurants are: Via Verdi (Miami), Toscana Divino (Miami), Salumeria 104 (Miami), Strada in the Grove (Miami), Ironside Kitchen&Pizza (Miami), Due Baci (Miami), Riviera Focacceria Italiana (Miami), La Locanda (Miami), Spris Pizzeria-Midtown (Miami), Mercato della Pescheria (Miami), Spris Pizzeria- South Miami (Miami), Gol Italian Restaurant (Miami), Ristorante Bergamo (Greenville, South Carolina).
Seminar: “Trade and Logistics solutions for Italian SMEs”
IACC Truffle Dinner at Toscana Divino | Wednesday, October 4, 2017
THE BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN: a new initiative to celebrate the Italian creativity and innovation in Miami
On May 19 and 20 2017 a special event entirely dedicated to the interior design professionals, “The Best of Italian Design”, will be held at Miami Ironside.
It is addressed to a target of 300+ architects and interior designers, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) in South Florida.
The first day of the event will be on May 19, and it will see a guided Tour through the Showrooms to discover the Italian design innovation in Miami.
Previews and in-depth analyses will be presented by the showrooms managers and directors. The Showrooms will host co-branding initiatives -coordinated by IACC- with Italian artists, designers and food and wine producers.
The second day, on May 20, a Symposium will be lead by Italian Architects and Interior Designers and it will be followed by “The Best of Italian Design Exhibit”, where visionary minds meet the Italian artisans’ heritage.
In the evening, an Italian style dinner will be served. During the dinner, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce will recognize The Best of Italian Design Award and honor the innovators that greatly contribute to bring the Italian design and excellence in the US.
“The Best of Italian Design” is aimed to build a deeper network of American and Italian designers, with many B2B sessions and a lot of interesting activities.
The Best of Italian Design Program
DAY 1: FRIDAY MAY 19
4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
SHOWROOM GUIDED TOUR EXPERIENCE – Enjoy the best of Italian design innovation paired with Italian food and wine tasting.
Route: ANIMA DOMUS | MAGNIFLEX | KARTELL | LISTONE GIORDANO | SNAIDERO.
DAY 2: SATURDAY MAY 20
at IRONSIDE, 7610 NE 4th Ct, Miami, FL 33138
10:00 am – 10:45 am
NETWORKING BREAKFAST & REGISTRATION
10:45 am – 12:45 pm
SYMPOSIUM
THE INFLUENCE OF ITALIAN DESIGN IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE: FROM INDUSTRIAL DESIGN TO INTERIOR DESIGN, by PAOLO TREVISAN – Head of Design, Pininfarina of America (Torino, Miami)
THE “ITALIAN WAY” TO THE PROJECT: DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE FROM CONTEMPORARY MASTERS TO NEW WORKS. FOCUS ON HOSPITALITY DESIGN by ELISABETTA RIPAMONTI – Partner, Signo (Milano)
THE POWER OF LIGHT: ENHANCING THE PERCEPTION OF SPACES by DODO ARSLAN – Founder and Designer, Dodo Arslan | Studio (Milano, Miami)
NETWORKING LIGHT LUNCH
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
EXHIBIT | LECTURES | ONE TO ONE MEETINGS
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
NETWORKING COCKTAIL | DINNER PARTY | INSTITUTIONAL SPEECHES
Download here the complete Program of the Event:
FOOD&WINE: The Italian Culinary Tour
The Italy- America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is glad to announce the first edition of The Italian Culinary Tour (April 25-26, May 2-3).
The Italian Culinary Tour bases itself on the concept of a mobile meal, where participants can not only taste different food and wines, but also have the possibility to follow a true “Path of Taste” moving from one restaurant to the other in order to explore new locations and the Italian Lifestyle.
Attendees will have the opportunity to not only discover new flavors but also to participate to culinary sessions with Chefs as well as Italian sommeliers for the wine pairings.
The event seeks to develop and promote the traditions of Italian food products and upgrade the culture of Italian food and wine with local consumers, in order to counteract the growing phenomenon of “Italian Sounding”.
A showcase of the best of Italian food, wine, and entertainment in one night through a guided tour of 4 of the most authentic and excellent Italian Restaurants in Miami.
Each tour takes almost 4 hours and the time of permanence in every restaurant is 30/40 minutes.
Transfers from one restaurant to the other will be organized by private coach, when the following stop of the tour is not at walkable distance.
The project is developed in the frame of “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” program, promoted by the Italian Government.
The Italian Culinary Tour will present a total of 4 Appointments: April 25 – 26 May 2 – 3 | 4 courses dinner Menu | 4 Genuine Italian Restaurants per Tour | 16 Restaurants in total | 50 foodies per Tour.
Watch the official video of the first edition of “The Italian Culinary Tour”
TOUR #1 MIDTOWN/MIMO, Featuring “Puglia in Rose'” Wines on April 25 :
- Salumeria 104 – www.salumeria104.com – (based on the Italian concept of a trattoria and small neighborhood shop where one can find Italian specialty cured meats and other delicacies, also known as a salumi shop).
- Riviera Focacceria Italiana – www.rivierafocacceria.com – (Long tradition of exceptional food from the Italian region of Liguria: try the unique Focaccia Cheese with the imported stracchino cheese).
- ‘O Munaciello – www.munaciello-miami.com – (Recreating and interpreting traditional Neapolitan dishes, the restaurant has its roots as one of the most celebrated restaurants in Florence, Italy).
- Ironside Kitchen – www.pizzaironside.com – (Authentic Italian dining in the heart of Miami. This Italian restaurant is family friendly and famous for its Neapolitan style pizza).
Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg
TOUR #2 SOUTH BEACH on April 26:
- Forte dei Marmi – www.fdmmiami.com – (The highest quality local organic produce, farm-raised prime meats, and wild-caught seafood and fish. This restaurant is located in a building meticulously renovated by local architect Chad Oppenheim, and the aesthetic takes particular inspiration from the seaside resort Forte dei Marmi in northern Tuscany’s Lucca province).
- Cibo Wine Bar – www.cibowinebar.com – (Hand made traditional Italian food, a true taste of authentic southern cooking fresh made amongst patrons, all accompanied by a vast selection of wines).
- Pappa e Ciccia – www.pappaciccia444.com – (Genuine Sardinian cuisine by Chef Andrea Longoni).
- Bacaro – www.bacaro.miami.com – (Rooted in the passion and imagination of world-renowned Chef Carlo Bernardini, Il Bacaro is a wine bar and restaurant specializing in “Cicchetti” style of Venetian home cooking).
Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg
TOUR #3 BRICKELL/DOWNTOWN on May 2:
- Toscana Divino – www.toscanadivino.com – (An authentic Italian restaurant in Miamioffering traditional and modern Tuscan dishes alongside a carefully curated wine list in an elegant setting. Leading the kitchen is innovative Italian Chef Andrea Marchesin).
- Farfalle – www.farfallemiami.com – (Flavors of the Mediterranean peninsula accompanied by the most famous Italian arias).
- Stanzione 87 – www.stanzione87.com – (Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria in the heart of Brickell, it was founded on the love for simplicity and tradition by importing the finest ingredients from Italy. One of its special tradition is making mozzarella daily in house to bringing over oven from Naples).
- Fratelli Milano – www.ristorantefratellimilano.com – (Twin brother chefs Roberto and Emanuele Bearzi work together crafting regional Italian dishes they first tasted in their mother’s Milanese kitchen).
Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg
TOUR #4 CORAL GABLES/COCONUT GROVE on May 3:
- Zucca – www.zuccamiami.com – (Authentic, artisanal Italian cuisine within a masterfully-crafted, modern space).
- Cibo Wine Bar – www.cibowinebar.com – (Modern-rustic spot delivering classic Italian fare & large roster of wines from whimsical wine wall).
- Strada in The Grove – www.stradainthegrove.com – (home to over 100 different wine selections including some of the best boutique wine. Try the famous Uovo Strada, the most famous home style specialty dish!).
- Spasso – www.spassomiami.com – (Rustic Italian dishes like housemade pastas and stone-fired thin crust pizzas, all prepared with the finest available seasonal products).
Buy the ticket for this tour at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-italian-culinary-tour-midtownmimo-tickets-33596885188?aff=erelpanelorg
For further information please contact: info@iaccse.com