U.S. Customs and import of food products

On November 15th at 5 pm the Consulate General of Italy and the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast will present the seminar: “Import of Italian Food products in the USA: Understanding the FDA and CBP procedures for a better compliance”.

The event will take place at the Miami Culinary Institute in Downtown Miami . Guest speakers are:

Mr. Facundo Bernal, Director, Imports branch & Division of Southeast imports, Food & Drug Administration.

and

Mr. George M. Politakis, U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervisor, Trade Operations, Miami Seaport.

The initiative is part of the program of the 3rd Week of the Italian Cuisine in the World.

Due to the limited space available, the seminar is open only to professionals in the field of Logistics and Food&Wine imports.

For Registrations , please send an e-mail with your complete contact information and mentioning the company you represent to rsvp@iaccse.com

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Italian Culinary Tour – November 13, 2018

Invitation – Website

Organized in the frame of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World,” the 2^nd Edition of The Italian Culinary Tour will take place on Tuesday, November 13^th in the Brickell area.

This is a unique event that bases itself on the concept of a mobile meal where participants can experiment a variety of tastings and wines and have the possibility to follow a true “path of taste” moving from one restaurant to another in order to explore new locations and the Italian lifestyle. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover new flavors and wine pairing while interacting with chefs, food bloggers and journalist, food experts, and restaurant owners.

The Italian Culinary Tour intents to serve as a showcase of the best of Italian food, wine, concisely all in one night through a guided tour of 4 of the most top and excellent Italian restaurants in Miami.

7 Foods, the Italian fine food importer who has partnered with this initiative will be present the evening of the event demonstrating some of their very own genuine Italian food products.

The event is designed strategically in one area -the Brickell area- so that all restaurants can be of walking distance to and from each destination. It will be about 3 hours and approximately 30 minutes at each restaurant. By the end of the tour, a 4 course dinner will have been served along with different wine pairings that each authentic restaurant chooses to offer.

The Italian Culinary Tour is framed as part of “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” program promoted by the Italian government aimed to promote genuine Italian products and authentic restaurants.

Savor the cuisine of some of the most talented Italian chefs in the heart of Miami.

The tour will present to you in order from start to finish:

Toscana Divino– www.toscanadivino.com – Authentic Tuscan restaurant that offers traditional dishes alongside a unique selection of wine in an elegant setting

Casa Tua Cucina – www.casatualifestyle.com– A modern dining space and heartfelt culinary session with a pizzeria, pasta station, grill station, bakery, pastry station, café and more

La Centrale– www.lacentralemiami.com– A premier Italian food hall and massive gastronomic emporium bringing the sights, sounds, and tastes of Italy to Miami

Cipriani – www.cipriani.com – A high-end authentic Italian restaurant dedicated to simple luxuries also known as a world renowned hospitality brand recognized for its distinguished venues and service

Interested in more information about last year’s 1st Edition? Click here

For the official video of the 1st Edition: Click here

For further information please contact: rsvp@iaccse.com

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European Chambers Seminar “The European contribution to Miami evolving tech scene” – October 25, 2018

Members: free – Non Members: $20

MANDATORY REGISTRATION BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 22
Please send an email with your contact information to staff@iaccse.com

If you are not a Member, to process the payment please follow the Eventbrite link: www.eventbrite.com

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Fall Dinner Party – October 3, 2018

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast is glad to invite you to its Annual Fall Dinner Party on October 3 at Vista Restaurant, welcoming the New Consul General of Italy in Miami Hon. Cristiano Musillo, and presenting White Truffle Festival and Cinema Italy Edition 2018.

7.30 pm Welcome Drink | 8.00 pm Dinner

MENU

Truffle Creativity
Don’t miss the preview of the White Truffle Festival (www.whitetrufflefestival.com), exclusively organized for IACC members and friends: a Premium Truffle Menu performed by chefs Roberto Bearzi and Giuliano Leverone with Urbani Truffles (www.urbani.com) products and paired with Prunotto wines (www.prunotto.it )

APPETIZER
Truffle cold cuts and artisan cheeses
***
Asparagus salad
(endive, avocado enoki mushroom, greens, truffle win, truffle batons)

FIRST COURSE
Truffle ravioli
shaved white truffle

MAIN COURSE
Petit filet mignon, truffle bone marrow with mashed potato
shaved white truffle

DESSERT
Assorted selection of mini pastries

WINES
Prunotto, Roero Arneis 2014
Prunotto, Nebbiolo d’Alba “Occhetti” 2015
Prunotto, Moscati d’Asti 2017

…and the party continues with Cinema Italy!

As attendee you will receive a complimentary Opening Night’s Pass (value $50), that includes October 5th’s Opening Movie followed by Opening Night Party at GALE Hotel Rooftop (www.cinemaitaly.com)

COSTS:

IACC Members and COM.IT.ES: $95

The rate includes: welcome drink, 4 course menu & wine pairing, tips & taxes.

PLUS: Free $50 Value Pass for the October 5th’s Cinema Italy Opening Movie+Night Party

ATTENTION: Space is limited. RSVP MANDATORY BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28. Please send an email to rsvp@iaccse.com and call to process the payment at 305-577-9868.

Non Members: $115. Please visit the Eventbrite page at www.eventbrite.com

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS:

VISTA

Vista is the new two-story restaurant located in the emerging area of Upper Buena Vista. The concept behind its cuisine is to create a flavorful twist to the traditional Italian cuisine by adding Miami local tastes and multicultural backgrounds.

www.vistamiamirestaurant.com

Established in 1852 with Carlo Urbani’s exportation of fresh truffles to Carpentras France, Urbani’s reputation for excellence has since been carefully and faithfully handed from one generation to the next.

Find out more about Urbani Truffles, the leading global purveyor of fresh truffles and truffle product:

www.urbani.com

As one of the oldest and most prominent Piedmont wineries, Prunotto has a long legacy of innovation in the Langhe region.

Since its establishment in 1904, Prunotto has lead the region in innovative winemaking, bringing the best out of the various grapes of Piedmont while continuing to stay true to its terroir and deeply rooted traditions.

www.prunotto.it

WHITE TRUFFLE FESTIVAL

The White Truffle Festival is an annual celebration of Alba white truffles, Piedmont wine, and Italian cuisine, modeled after the world famous Fiera Internazionale del Tartufo Bianco di Alba. Urbani Truffles and Prunotto have joined forces to bring this monumental event to the US for the third year in a row by working with restaurants partners to feature Piedmont wine and Alba truffle menu specials for the festival taking place November 9-18, 2018. For more info visit:

www.whitetrufflefestival.com

The Italian Film Festival Inc. is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Florida on February 17, 2002 for the sole purpose of promoting Italian cinema and culture outside of Italy.

Don’t miss the 16th edition in Miami! Cinema Italy runs from October 5-9, 2018 at Regal Cinema in South Beach. For more info:

www.cinemaitaly.com

Note:

– Seats available until full capacity is reached

– Please prior to attend make sure to receive the reservation confirmation

– Participation will be guaranteed only after payment is received

– Cancellation and no-show: NOT REFUNDABLE

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Business Luncheon with City of Miami Mayor – September 21, 2018

BUSINESS LUNCHEON

with

CITY OF MIAMI MAYOR

Friday, September 21, 2018

Meet City of Miami Mayor Francis Suarez

at the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast Business Luncheon

where we will provide an update on the City’s major projects of interest

to the Italian-American business community.

WHEN: Friday, September 21, 2018

WHERE: Cipriani – 465 Brickell Ave., Miami, FL, 33131

COST:

Italy-America Chamber Members: $85

Non Members: $115

( 3 courses menu’, beverages, taxes, tips included)

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

ATTENTION: Exclusive event. Only 50 seats available.

Please RSVP by sending an email to rsvp@iaccse.com (including your contact information in the registration email).

Call today to reserve your seat and process your payment at 305-577-9868.

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MEET THE EXPERTS – AUGUST 28th, 2018

The European Chambers in Miami are pleased to invite you to “Meet the Experts”.

The event will take place on August, 28^th from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm at AKERMAN LLP – SE 7^th street, suite 1100, Miami, FL, 33131 (Brickell City Centre).

As a collaboration with the Spanish, German, Italian, English and French chambers of commerce, we expect several international entrepreneurs to be in attendance.

This event will feature a B2B Speed Meeting format with experts in different business fields for all our entrepreneurs who want to create or improve their business. Each meeting will last exactly 10 minutes, and attendees will have the opportunity to meet different experts over a 3 hour period.

25 experts (5 from each Chamber) will assist foreign investors and entrepreneurs and will offer them professional advisory in a variety of fields such as corporate law, immigration, taxation, commercial real estate, banking and marketing.

While enjoying a fun, casual morning with breakfast kindly offered by Rosetta Bakery, attendees can sit with selected experts to ask questions, get advice, and exchange business info to keep the conversation going in the future. It’s speed-coaching and power networking!

Please, send your registration form to rsvp@iaccse.com.

Find here below the registration form:

Registration Form and Expert Selection

TICKET COST:

$20 for members
$40 for non-members

PAYMENT METHOD: Please contact the IACCSE at 305-577-9868 to process the payment with your credit card, or you can also pay by check (Remit to ITALY-AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – 999 Brickell Avenue, suite 1002, Miami, FL, 33131).

In order to guarantee you the meetings with the experts of your choice, we highly recommend to indicate in the registration form approximately of 10 professionals you would like to meet. Once we receive it, we will arrange for you an appointments schedule.

A list of all the available experts is available in the second page of the Registration Form.

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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.

________________________

For F&B Industry Professional, complimentary invitation for 2 representatives per company.

Please RSVP to rsvp@iaccse.com specifying the name, title and company of each guest by April 18th.

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

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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: