Food Design Night returns on November 12 — three showrooms, three chefs, one unforgettable evening

The Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) returns on November 12 with one of its most beloved events: Food Design Night.

Set in the Miami Design District, this year’s edition is hosted across three spectacular Italian showrooms — B&B ItaliaPoltrona Frau, and Molteni&C — in a synergic format that celebrates the dialogue between culinary creativity and Italian design.

Three local chefs from popular restaurants Luca OsteriaFelice Restaurant, and Da Angelino will each present a food‑design creation inspired by Italian contemporary design. Their work will be evaluated by a jury of experts composed of influencers, design leaders, and food professionals, who will assess concept, aesthetics, and taste.

Italian wine and beverage brands such as Valdo and Ferrarelle will also participate in the initiative. 

Food Design Night will also offer a preview of two upcoming events:

  • Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, presented by the Consulate General of Italy
  • Best of Italian Design, presented by the Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

Food Design Night is a joint initiative organized in full partnership by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.

Invitations & access

  • Members will receive two complimentary tickets to attend the event (max two tickets per company). You will receive an invitation soon.
  • A selected group of architects, interior designers, and influencers will also be invited.
  • The event is by invitation only and capacity is limited.

We look forward to celebrating the intersection of Italian design and gastronomy with our community in the Miami Design District.

Food Design Night returns on November 12 — three showrooms, three chefs, one unforgettable evening

The Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) returns on November 12 with one of its most beloved events: Food Design Night.

Set in the Miami Design District, this year’s edition is hosted across three spectacular Italian showrooms — B&B ItaliaPoltrona Frau, and Molteni&C — in a synergic format that celebrates the dialogue between culinary creativity and Italian design.

Three local chefs from popular restaurants Luca OsteriaFelice Restaurant, and Da Angelino will each present a food‑design creation inspired by Italian contemporary design. Their work will be evaluated by a jury of experts composed of influencers, design leaders, and food professionals, who will assess concept, aesthetics, and taste.

Italian wine and beverage brands such as Valdo and Ferrarelle will also participate in the initiative. 

Food Design Night will also offer a preview of two upcoming events:

  • Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, presented by the Consulate General of Italy
  • The Best of Italian Design, presented by the Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast

Food Design Night is a joint initiative organized in full partnership by the Consulate General of Italy and the Italy‑America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.

Invitations & access

  • Members will receive two complimentary tickets to attend the event (max two tickets per company). You will receive an invitation soon.
  • A selected group of architects, interior designers, and real estate developers will also be invited.
  • The event is by invitation only and capacity is limited.

We look forward to celebrating the intersection of Italian design and gastronomy with our community in the Miami Design District.

Location: Coral Gables Country Club

2025 Authentic Italian Food & Wine Festival

LOCATION: CORAL GABLES COUNTRY CLUB

990 Alhambra Circle, Coral Gables, FL 33134

The Coral Gables Golf and Country Club is an eminent landmark built in 1922, and a pivotal component to the city founder, George Merrick, whose Mediterranean style helped set the tone for the city’s architecture. It is considered to be the first public building in Coral Gables.

The facility boasts a magnificent Grand Ballroom and three satellite unique and charismatic spaces. With stunning crystal chandeliers, spectacular black marble foyers, rich Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, ornate Italian marble columns and cornice molds. The Coral Gables Golf & Country Club is a statement of luxury and sophisticated elegance.

EXHIBITORS DIRECTORY

 

GOLD EXHIBITORS

 

Acetaia Giuseppe Giusti (www.giusti.it)

Since the seventeenth century, the Giusti family has been producing Balsamic Vinegar, passing down a recipe that creates a complex harmony of flavors and a product of excellence, appreciated all over the world. Creating exceptional balsamic vinegar depends on the competence, experience, attention to detail, and the lengthy period of aging. Proud of know-how that has been refined over its 400 years of family history, Giusti combines both its respect for tradition with a sense of local corporate responsibility and a modern and sustainable production philosophy.

 


 

Consorzio Olio Toscano IGP (www.oliotoscanoigp.com)

The Toscano PGI extra virgin olive oil Consortium was officially founded on November 13, 1997, by Tuscan olive growers. Toscano PGI extra virgin olive oil offers maximum certainty of authenticity. The consortium safeguards each bottle with its signature, by checking the supply chain, which rigorously takes place in Tuscany, from the harvest to the packaging. Toscano PGI extra virgin olive – a unique cultural heritage of the Tuscan territory- is safeguarded by the Protected Geographical Indication since 1998.

 


 

Prime Line Distributors (www.primelinedist.com)

Prime Line Distributors was founded in 1981 in South Florida by Mr. Gianni Landi, an immigrant from Italy with more than 50 years of experience in the specialty food industry. Mr. Landi brought with him the food culture and traditions of the old world. His philosophy is that cooking is an art, and appreciating the quality and distinction of fine true foods is an essential tool. We deliver daily with our own fleet of refrigerated trucks with our divisions located in New York City, South & Central Florida, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. We also ship across the country and export to the Caribbean and Latin America. We currently feature more than 2,200 products with an extensive list of products imported exclusively by us.

 


 

 

RAK Porcelain USA (www.rakporcelain.com)

RAK Porcelain specializes in designing and supplying exquisite dinnerware, flatware, and glassware to over 165 countries within the hospitality industry. Headquartered in United Arab Emirates, we manufacture over 24 million pieces of tabletop annually, enabling us to raise the bar of quality and design.  We thrive to create trends, not follow them. We are setting the new standard in tabletop.

 


 

Steelite International (www.steelite.com)

Steelite International is the leading manufacturer & supplier of award-winning tabletop, buffet, and lighting solutions for the global hospitality industry. Steelite offers a unique solution for any venue from commercial catering and hotel banqueting to leisure markets and casual restaurants. Serving over 140 countries worldwide, Steelite is committed to providing the best in functionality and design while minimizing the effect on the environment.

 


 

Tomitaly (www.tomitaly.com)

We search for excellence produced in Italian fields and processed in our country:
from choosing the best soils to selecting the best seeds through careful cultivation, harvesting, and processing to preserve the original nutritional value of the product and ensure its authenticity


 

Vinoveritas (www.vinoveritasfl.com)

Vinoveritas LC of Largo, LF represents over 30 Italian Wineries that have satisfied CEO Maurilio Purpura’s stringent requirements for Authenticity in the production of their wonderful wines originating from ten of Italy’s distinct regions exported to the United States in the care of Vinoveritas LC licensed to distribute in the states of Florida, Georgia, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.


 

 

 

SILVER EXHIBITORS

 

 

 

Caffè Kimbo (www.kimbocoffee.com – imported by Prime Line Distributors)

Kimbo’s mission is to spread Italian coffee around the world and make a quality product available on the national and foreign market, inspired by the Neapolitan tradition, authentically made in Italy, made with the most advanced technologies, respecting people and the environment. Working with commitment and passion to preserve and enhance the specificity of Italian espresso, interpreting the evolution of customs and taste to offer a product that is always current.


 

Carpigiani (https://carpigiani.com/us)

Established in 1946 in Italy and present in the North American market since 1963, Carpigiani enjoys an unrivaled market position, thanks to top-quality products, customer service, education programs, and technological innovation. The company supports its equipment with a worldwide network of highly skilled sales and service technicians to sell ice cream and gelato equipment.


 

De Cecco (www.dececco.com)

De Cecco is the leader in the imported pasta category in the USA. Our Company has been in the USA for 130 years. Family owned by the De Cecco family, we proudly produced 100% Italian Made Pasta with Our De Cecco Method: Best Durum Wheat from around the world, Coarse Semolina, Slow Drying, cold Majella Water & Coarse texture.


 

GoWine (https://www.gowineusa.com/)

Go Wine is one of the premier wholesalers of fine wines in the state of Florida. Founded in January 2015 by seasoned industry pioneers with a shared passion for fine wine with the core philosophy to provide exemplary customer service while always striving to exceed expectations. Go Wine organization is proud to represent an exceptional portfolio of high quality, terroir centric and historic producers from around the world, the majority of which are family owned.

 


 

Canditfrucht – Orange Moon (www.orangemoon.it)

candittrucht is one of the most modern citrus processing industries, constantly striving for excellence in product quality and full satisfaction of our customers. For over fifty years, our goal has been to create a final product that meets all the requirements of freshness and authenticity. How do we do it? Our history provides us with a valuable wealth of information and know-how and makes us aware that the market increasingly requires high-quality raw materials and a constant search for the most innovative techniques in the manufacturing process of the product. The open and lasting collaboration relationship with our customers demonstrates that we are able to provide a service that is increasingly tailored to the customer’s needs.
Orange Moon synthesizes the perfect fusion between the Sicilian candied orange and dark chocolate or white chocolate. A combination of intense tastes, combined to tickle your palate and your eyes. Its sinuous and irregular shape, due to the typical handwork, gives it an exclusive and unique aspect. Due to its fine composition, Orange Moon is directed to the lovers of those sweets creations that can give immense pleasure, to satisfy the finest and most particular sensitivity.


 

Cantina del Castello (https://www.cantinacastello.it/)

Cantina del Castello is a winery made up of people passionate about the territory of the vineyards and wine. We are the last winery that still vinifies the Garganega and Trebbiano grapes inside the city walls of Soave Castle. Garganega and Trebbiano grapes are coming from the Classico area where the soil is of volcanic origin and gives minerality and sapidity to wines produced. Since its origins, Cantina del Castello has also produced red wines from Valpolicella.


 

PreGel America (https://pregelamerica.com)

PreGel AMERICA is an international company with a strong family imprint that includes all the employees and collaborators who work every day with passion to continue to create cutting-edge products for the gelato, ice cream, pastry and beverage sectors that constitutes the soul of the company. PreGel has a history of over fifty years within the industry and always strives for simplicity, determination and creativity.


Rational USA (www.rational-online.com)

With market-leading technology, RATIONAL is committed to bringing you outstanding food quality, optimized work processes, and high potential savings in terms of space, money, energy, and raw materials. Covering 90% of conventional cooking applications, the iCombi Pro and iVario Pro cooking systems make an unbeatable team for your kitchen.

 


 

Sambonet Rosenthal (www.rosenthal-hotel-restaurant.com)

Established in 1856, Sambonet has been creating collections that consolidated the company’s attention to design and are now a leader in the production of high-quality design tabletops and kitchens, destined for both the retail and the Ho.Re.Ca. sector. Rosenthal Sambonet Paderno USA is a leading supplier of dinnerware, flatware, holloware, and cookware serving Hotel & Restaurant professionals.


 

Strega Liqueur (www.strega.it/en/)

Created in 1860, Strega liqueur is one of the most famous Italian liqueurs, it is unique and unmistakable for its taste, thanks to the exclusive use of natural ingredients. Its processing starts with the grinding of about 70 herbs and spices, they are being selected from all over the world, and each one of them has unique properties. Among these herbs we find Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, Italian Apennine juniper, Samnite mint, which grows along the riverbanks in the whole region. The liqueur gets its characteristic yellow colour from the precious Saffron that is added to the herb distillate. Its unique, yet versatile flavour can be enjoyed in many ways: neat, icy or mixed in more sophisticated long drinks and cocktails.


 

NCCGA of CT, Inc. is the sole US importer for the Vincenzi Distillery of Turin, Itlay, founded in 1930.  All Vincenzi products are Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Certified Kosher. both Orthodox Union in the USA and Hadas Belz in Isreal.  All have scored over 90 Points and received multiple Gold Medals.


 

Zafferano America (www.zafferanoamerica.com)

Zafferano America is the exclusive distributor of the award-winning lighting and glassware designs of Federico de Majo of Zafferano SRL, Treviso, Italy. Collections include cordless lighting, colored glassware, and handmade tableware for hotels, restaurants, designers, retailers, and online customers. Design and workmanship find perfect synergy and expression in Federico de Majo’s work.


 

PARTNERS

 

450gradi (https://450gradipizzerias.com/)


 


Acqua Panna & San Pellegrino (www.acquapanna.com – www.sanpellegrino.com)


 

Bonollo (https://www.ofbonollo.it/)

 


 

Calvisius Caviar (https://calvisiususa.com/)

 


 

Flora Fine Foods (https://florafoods.com/)

& Orvino Wine Imports (https://orvinowine.com/)

 


 

 

 


Mamma Leone (https://mammaleonebakery.com/)

 


 

Mosaico (https://mosaicosomi.com/


 

Palat (https://palatmiami.com/)

 


 

Portosole (https://portosolemiami.com/)

 


 

Salumeria 104 (https://www.salumeria104.com)      

 


 

Sardomare Catering & Events (https://sardomarecatering.com/)

 


 

Top Wines Import (www.topwinesimport.com


 

Toscana Divino (www.toscanadivino.com)

 


 

Tullio Ristorante Italiano (https://tulliomiami.com/)

 


 

Verace Artisan Pizza (www.versaceartisan.com)

 


 

Zucca Miami (https://zuccamiami.com/)

 

 

 

 

THE TALKS

 

June 7 | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

CORAL GABLES COUNTRY CLUB

(997 N Greenway Dr, Coral Gables, FL 33134)

 

2:30 pm | CHECK-IN opens

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | THE TALKS

 

2:30 pm | Cruise Lines panel: “Consumer trends and the strive for delivering an exceptional dining experience onboard”

In an effort to satisfy passengers and improve the sustainability of culinary operations, cruise companies continue to upgrade the food and beverage alternatives available onboard their ships.

  • Alia Abou-Asali, VP Purchasing & Logistics, The Apollo Group
  • Jessica Domm-Penberthy, Senior Manager – Shipboard Marketing, Oceania Cruises | Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Charles Steadman, Director, Food and Beverage Experience and Strategic Partnerships, Virgin Voyages

 

3:15 pm | Restaurants and distributors panel: “The future of Miami’s restaurant scene” 

Big names transplant, innovative concepts, new establishments openings at a fast pace. The restaurant scene in Miami is booming, but what are the challenges?

  • Francesco Balli, Co-founder, and CEO, Grove Bay Hospitality Group
  • Luis Landaeta, Business Development Manager, Sysco
  • Nick Politis, CEO, Mr. Greens Produce
  • Graziano Sbroggiò, Founder and Owner, Graspa Group

 

4:00 pm | Florida Small Business Development Center presentation: “Introduction to SBDC no-cost programs and resources to help hospitality businesses succeed 

  • Shelly Bernal, International Trade Consultant | Business Coach, Florida SBDC

 

 

 

AIT 2018

Watch here the recap of the 2018 Authentic Italian event:

 

Organized by:

logo Extraordinary It Taste allungato

 

Under the auspices of:

logo consolato

MAIN PARTNERS

BANNER MAIN PARTNERS

FOOD PARTNERS

BANNER FOOD PARTNER

BEVERAGE PARTNERS

BANNER BEVERAGE PARTNERS

 

FVG Week in Miami | In Store Tastings

IN-STORE PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Five gourmet markets in Miami will be involved in these promotional activities. All food lovers and friends of the Chambers are invited to stop by and taste Friulian typical food products, including Prosciutto San Daniele and Montasio cheese. The activity will take place on:

Tuesday, October 25th to Saturday, October 29th

1:00pm – 7:00pm at

 

  • Casa Tua Cucina

70 SW 7th St, Miami, FL 33130

https://www.casatualife.com/cucina.html

 

  • Marky’s

687 NE 79 Street, Miami, FL 33138

markys.com

 

  • Mercato Miami

460 NE 28th St, Miami, FL 33137

facebook.com/mercatomiami

 

  • Origini Italian Market

6709 Bird Road, Miami, FL 33155

originimarket.com

 

  • Prima Classe Italian Market & Café

842 1st St, Miami Beach, FL 33139

facebook.com/primaclassemiamibeach

 

The FVG Week brings to you the most iconic food & wine selection:

 

  • Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO: It is a dry cured ham that has been produced the same way for a thousand-year. It is a PDO product, which means that the breed and the feeding of the pig, are tightly controlled to assure quality and consistency, its production takes up to 12-13 months. The air from the mountains and the Adriatic Sea makes the San Daniele area the perfect place where to age prosciutto. To know more, visit: https://prosciuttosandaniele.it/en/.
  • Montasio cheese PDO: derives its name from the Montasio mountain range in the Friuli region. It was originally produced in the 13th century by Benedictine monks at their monastery in the Julian Alps. Although it was originally produced with sheep’s milk, it is now made with fresh cow’s milk, and the progressive transformation process is closely monitored. The Montasio consortium’s trademark is stamped on the upper crust, assuring that quality methods and traditions have been met. To know more, visit: https://www.montasio.com/en/.
  • Friulan DOC & IGT wines: Friuli Venezia Giulia is an area with an innate vocation for viticulture. The area planted with vines is about 20,000 hectares, 60% cultivated with white varieties, and more than 75% in DOC areas. There are about 1,500 active wineries, with an average vineyard area of about 2 hectares, whereas wineries with less than 10 hectares make up 80% of the total. Friuli DOC denominations include DOC Collio, DOC Friuli Aquileia, DOC Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo, DOC Friuli Grave, DOC Friuli Latisana, and DOC Friuli-Venezia Giulia. To know more, visit: https://www.consorziodocfvg.it/.
  • Tergeste Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s EVO oils are among the most highly valued in Italy, and a large percentage of Friuli’s extra virgin olive oil originates from olives grown on the southern slopes of the hills. Such soils benefit from the constant influence of the breeze and the presence of the sea to mitigate temperatures. Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s extra virgin olive oil production boasts some excellent oils with protected designations of origin, such as Tergeste Extra Virgin Olive Oil PDO. To know more, visit: https://www.turismofvg.it/dop-products/tergeste-oil-and-other-oils.

 

FRIULI-VENEZIA GIULIA: ITS LANDS AND ITS PRODUCTS

THE TERRITORY

 

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is a region rich in art, history, and natural landscapes.

 

The easternmost region of northern Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia borders Slovenia on the east, Austria on the north, the Adriatic Sea on the south, and Veneto on the west. It comprises two geographical areas: Friuli, which makes up most of the region, and Venezia Giulia, a small sliver of land along the Adriatic coast between Friuli and the city of Trieste.

 

Friuli-Venezia Giulia is home to numerous unique territories and cities, from the west to the east:

  • Pordenone, the city known for its Mosaicist’s School and its stunning Middle Age and Renaissance castles in the surroundings;
  • Udine, former capital of the medieval Patria del Friuli, famous for its osterie and for its Friulan dialect, a mix of Italian, Slavic and German languages;
  • Gorizia, the former Italian iron curtain city, now reunited with its Slovene sister city, Nova Gorica with its medieval charm, surrounded by gentle Collio hills;
  • Trieste, the fascinating region’s capital with its breathtaking views on the sea and the Karst heights, and the melting of Italian, Mittel-European, and Balkan culture.

 

To know more about Friuli-Venezia Giulia and its tourist destinations, visit https://www.turismofvg.it/en

 

 

THE FOOD & WINE EXCELLENCE

 

Thanks to their strategic location between the Adriatic Sea and the beautiful Julian Alps, Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s territories and their biodiversity gave rise to some of the finest Italian food products.

 

The FVG Week brings to you the most iconic food & wine selection:

 

  • Prosciutto di San Daniele PDO: It is a dry cured ham that has been produced the same way for a thousand-year. It is a PDO product, which means that the breed and the feeding of the pig, are tightly controlled to assure quality and consistency, its production takes up to 12-13 months. The air from the mountains and the Adriatic Sea makes the San Daniele area the perfect place where to age prosciutto. To know more, visit: https://prosciuttosandaniele.it/en/.
  • Montasio cheese PDO: derives its name from the Montasio mountain range in the Friuli region. It was originally produced in the 13th century by Benedictine monks at their monastery in the Julian Alps. Although it was originally produced with sheep’s milk, it is now made with fresh cow’s milk, and the progressive transformation process is closely monitored. The Montasio consortium’s trademark is stamped on the upper crust, assuring that quality methods and traditions have been met. To know more, visit: https://www.montasio.com/en/.
  • Friulan DOC & IGT wines: Friuli Venezia Giulia is an area with an innate vocation for viticulture. The area planted with vines is about 20,000 hectares, 60% cultivated with white varieties, and more than 75% in DOC areas. There are about 1,500 active wineries, with an average vineyard area of about 2 hectares, whereas wineries with less than 10 hectares make up 80% of the total. Friuli DOC denominations include DOC Collio, DOC Friuli Aquileia, DOC Friuli Colli Orientali e Ramandolo, DOC Friuli Grave, DOC Friuli Latisana, and DOC Friuli-Venezia Giulia. To know more, visit: https://www.consorziodocfvg.it/.
  • Tergeste Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s EVO oils are among the most highly valued in Italy, and a large percentage of Friuli’s extra virgin olive oil originates from olives grown on the southern slopes of the hills. Such soils benefit from the constant influence of the breeze and the presence of the sea to mitigate temperatures. Friuli-Venezia Giulia’s extra virgin olive oil production boasts some excellent oils with protected designations of origin, such as Tergeste Extra Virgin Olive Oil PDO. To know more, visit: https://www.turismofvg.it/dop-products/tergeste-oil-and-other-oils.

 

 

Accessibility Toolbar