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Fall Dinner Party: Italian Gourmet Dining Experience

On October 6th, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast presented a new culinary masterclass on Italian certified food products, and especially on one of the protagonists of Italian tables during the fall season: the black truffle.

This masterclass was part of the ‘Extraordinary Italian Taste’ campaign, endorsed by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Assocamerestero, with the aim of promoting authentic Italian products in the US market

A selected group of journalists, bloggers, F&B importers and hospitality leaders attended the event at Dōma Restaurant in Miami.

Chef Marco Giuliano talked about his cuisine style using PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication). Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the history, the culture and the nutritional aspects of a few signature Italian products very popular during the fall season.

After the masterclass our guests from the food & beverage industry and the local press had the opportunity to taste a four-course menu prepared by Chef Giuliano, including fresh truffles courtesy of Angellozzi Truffles and a guided wine pairing courtesy of Ruffino.

Finally, thanks to the collaboration with Dōma, Ruffino and Angellozzi Truffles, this four-course gourmet experience could be open also to a small group of local food lovers.

 

Find here the four-course dinner menu:

 

 

OUR PARTNERS: 

 

RUFFINO (www.ruffino.com) 

Ruffino is a multifaceted business centered on the production of quality Italian wines, whose mission incorporates the key requirements of contemporary agriculture.

 

A company with over one hundred years of history inseparable to Tuscany and deeply attached to Italy, Ruffino today is the result of unparalleled business experience, agricultural wisdom, varied and extensive production expertise, and a modern organization consisting of stratified roles required for competition in a highly competitive sector and strongly linked to the local area.

 

An established producer of top Tuscan wines, which continues to provide the basis of its popularity, more recently the company extended its vision beyond these historic Tuscan estates with wines that achieve their highest expression in Veneto, whose terrain is especially suited to the production of quality Prosecco and white wines.

 

 

ANGELLOZZI TRUFFLES (www.angellozzi.it/en)

Angellozzi Truffles USA Corporation is based in Manhattan, New York City. It is a distributor of Angellozzi Tartuficoltura’s fresh and frozen truffles and in truffles brine in the United States. Angellozzi Tartuficoltura is a family of five generations of truffle “hunters”. The company is located in Roccafluvione, province of Ascoli Piceno in the Marche region, and cultivates the three best Italian truffle-species (i.e. Tuber magnatum Pico, Tuber melanosporum Vittadini, Tuber aestivum Vittadini). During several years of research, the Angellozzi family has selected and reproduced the best local ecotypes of white, winter black, and summer black truffles.

After harvesting, every single truffle intended for sale undergoes a number of very strict checks of all aesthetic-qualitative parameters, which ensure very high quality of all truffles sold. This aspect is a key of success for Angellozzi in international competition, confirming once again the prestige of products “Made in Italy”.

Frozen Truffles are the recent alternative to fresh truffles and in order to meet a growing demand for frozen truffles, Angellozzi Tartuficoltura has created a line of frozen truffles available in different sizes.

        

 

DŌMA RESTAURANT (www.domawynwood.com)

Located in the beautiful Wynwood art district of Miami, dōma is a neighbourhood restaurant featuring Mediterranean inspired, Southern Italian cuisine. The Doma team brings their heritage from Italy and designed a contemporary menu that includes a number of classic Italian dishes as well as more modern selections.

 

For further information: rsvp@iacc-miami.com

 

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Business Expert Channel’s webinars for Italian companies

In the framework of the Business Expert Channel program (www.bec.iaccse.com), the IACCSE has organized a series of webinars about the US market with the participation of our BEC experts as panelists.

The IACCSE has established a partnership with different Chambers in Italy to promote the webinars among their local companies. The confirmed appointments are the following:

On September 16th, ‘Stabilire una rete vendita negli USA. La contrattualistica con i distributori americani’, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Chieti and Pescara (Italy).

On September 23rd, ‘Stabilire una rete vendita negli USA. La contrattualistica con i distributori americani’, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Vicenza (Italy).

On September 30th, ‘Il settore della meccanica negli Stati Uniti: informazioni strategiche per l’ingresso sul mercato. Il caso del cluster italiano in Georgia’, hosted by VenicePromex the Agency for International trade of the Chambers of Commerce of Venice, Rovigo, Padova, Treviso and Belluno (Italy).

For further information about the program of each webinar and the speakers, please visit https://bec.iaccse.com/bec-webinar-series/.

 

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Travel Restrictions to the United States: What is a National Interest Exception and how can it be obtained?

By Canero Lammers Immigration Law Group

As of January 31, 2020, several presidential proclamations were implemented restricting the entry into the U.S. of travelers who were physically present in certain countries within the 14-day period preceding their entry or attempted entry into the country based on economic and public health considerations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Additionally, in March 2020, the Department of State (“DOS”) suspended routine visa services around the world and on July 14, 2020, DOS announced that US embassies and consulates entered a phased resumption of visa services and shall continue to provide only emergency and mission critical visa services. These Presidential Proclamations continue to be in effect maintaining COVID-related travel bans for the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, and India. All proclamations shall remain in effect until terminated by the President.

On March 2, 2021, the Secretary of State reviewed the National Interest Exception (NIE) guide, confirming that the certain individuals are exempt from the travel ban. It is worth noting that unless otherwise stated, that if a person obtains a NIE, such exception shall be valid for 12 months from the date of approval and for multiple entries if they are used for the purpose under which they were originally granted.

A complete list of individuals who are exempt from the travel ban can be found here.

Sources:

1.- Department of State: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/extension-validity-for-nies-for-china-iran-brazil-south-africa-schengen-uk-ireland-india.html

2.- AILA Doc. No. 20091704 (posted 08/18/21)

 

 

 

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2021 Annual Meeting

On September 22, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast met its members during the 2021 Annual Meeting.

The online event gave the opportunity to IACCSE members connected from different cities such as Miami, Charleston, Atlanta, Tampa and also from Italy, to attend and actively participate in the discussion about results achieved and future objectives.

Discussion revolved around on how the IACCSE is reacting to Covid-19 impact, reorganizing its activities and programs, planning a restart for in-person events.

The Financial Statements showed that the IACCSE has managed to keep its accounts in balance and is step by step returning to a path of growth while new projects for the last quarter 2021 and for 2022 are ready in the pipeline.

In 2020 The IACCSE suffered a contraction of its membership base, but in 2021 both new memberships and renewals are returning to grow

The meeting had the presence of Consul General Cristiano Musillo and was also an opportunity to welcome Carlo Angelo Bocchi, new Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Agency office in Miami.

Thank you to all the members that have supported us during these challenging months and to those that participated actively to the Meeting.

 

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Local gourmet stores mapping

In the frame of the Extraordinary Italian Taste project, the IACCSE has started to map local gourmet stores selling authentic Italian products.

They will join an international directory curated by the network of the Italian Chambers around the world.

The first two stores acknowledged by the Chamber with a certificate of appreciation for the work done to promote Italian products among American consumers are:

If you represent an Italian gourmet store and you want to know more about this initiative promoted by Assocamerestero (Association of Italian Chambers in the World), please contact us at info@iacc-miami.com

 

 

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Renewal of Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana for local restaurants

On September 14th, during the event Italian Grapes in Miami, the IACCSE presented the 2021 Certificate Renewal to a first group of restaurants that have been awarded with the Marchio Ospitalita’ Italiana in the past years and kept the high standards required.

The criteria, Italian restaurants must follow to ensure the authenticity of the Italian cuisine, include: offering traditional Italian dishes in the menu, using genuine ingredients imported from Italy, having at least 30% of the wine list formed by Italian wines, and employing a chef who has been trained in Italy.

The following restaurants have been recognized with the 2021 Certificate Renewal:

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ITALIAN GRAPES IN MIAMI: Executive tasting and meeting

 

On September 14th, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast presented the event “Italian Grapes in Miami”, that took place at the Miami Culinary Institute.

 

The initiative, organized both in-person and online, gave the audience an overview of the many different aspects that revolve around the wine industry with a particular focus on the presentation of 11 Italian wine labels ready for the Florida market.

 

Selected wine experts of the hospitality industry were invited at the Miami Culinary Institute for the executive tasting and in-person meetings, while wine lovers could attend the live broadcast online.

 

“Italian Grapes in Miami” was really an innovative B2B event format focused on a specific target of wine directors from some of the top hospitality groups in Miami. The IACCSE put this event together under “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” campaign promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Assocamerestero.

 

Wine is in Italy’s top 5 of goods exported to Florida. Therefore, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce is very much involved in giving its contribution with the organization of B2B events that can facilitate the connection between winemakers, importers and wine purchasers from local restaurants and hotels.

 

The event took place as following:

 

3:00 – 3:45pm          ROUNDTABLE (livestreamed)

A panel of influential wine experts from hospitality groups and cruise industry discussed about current and upcoming trends in the wine market and consumers’ demand in South Florida.

The influential wine experts were representatives from top hospitality groups in Miami:

  • Adam Cass, Lead Sommelier at Hakkasan – Fontainebleau Miami Beach
  • Dave Gerardu, Director of Wine at 50 Eggs Hospitality Group
  • Filippo Visconti Di Modrone, Purchasing Director at Casa Tua Cucina 
  • Jen Schmitt, Sommelier Consultant at Meta Somm Solutions and Consulting Wine Director at Zuma 
  • Jim Carroll, Wine Expert and Director of Operations at Miami Culinary Institute 
  • Juan Bernardo Kferman, Buyer Food, Beverage & Supplies at Club Med
  • Juan Carlos Horta, Advanced Sommelier at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
  • Juan Carlos Santana, Beverage Director at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon – The Bastion Collection
  • Lucas Scudeler, General Manager at Lure Fishbar – Loews Hotels
  • Oscar Amaya, Beverage Director at The Rusty Pelican Miami
  • Tommaso Morelato, Founder & CEO at Toscana Divino

The panel was moderated by the James Beard Award-winning wine and food writer, WSET Certified Educator, Lyn Farmer.

 

3:45 – 4:45pm          WINE PRESENTATION & EXECUTIVE TASTING (livestreamed)

Wine representatives will present 10 Italian wine labels, ready for the Florida market, to the panel of wine experts. During each presentation, wine will be served to the wine experts for a real time executive tasting.

 

ROUND 1 

  1. Peninsola Spumante Brut  
  2. Prosecco Zero 
  3. Valdo “Cuvée 1926” Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore Docg
  4. Valdo Marca Oro Prosecco Doc Rosé Brut, 2019 
  5. Casa Farive Cuvee Brut

ROUND 2 

  1. Famiglia Staiti Prosecco Doc
  2. Cipresso Pigreco Super Tuscan, 2018 
  3. Greppone Mazzi Brunello di Montalcino Docg, 2015 
  4. Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg, 2016 
  5. Alauda Toscana Igt, 2016 
  6. Spiaggia Spritz – Aperitivo Italiano – Ready to drink

 

4:45 – 5:00pm          “MARCHIO OSPITALITA’ ITALIANA” CEREMONY (livestreamed)

IACCSE presented the 2021 renewal certificate of the “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana – Italian Quality Seal” to local restaurants serving genuine Italian cuisine in Florida. The renewal certificate identifies and endorses those restaurants that truly promote authentic Italian culinary traditions and products abroad.

During the event, the following restaurants received the “Marchio Ospitalità Italiana – Italian Quality Seal” renewal certificate:

Selected gourmet markets also received a Certificate of Appreciation as ambassadors of authentic Italian products:

 

5:00 – 6:00pm            WALK-AROUND TASTING & NETWORKING COCKTAIL

The event opened its doors to selected restaurateurs, representatives of wineries, gourmet stores and catering companies invited to taste 30+ wine labels ready for the Florida market.

 

Watch here the full Zoom recording of the event

 

Download here the technical sheets of the signature wines presented.

Download here the list of restaurants and gourmet stores where you can buy the wines for the real time tasting.

 

Thank you to our partners

 

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Atlanta’s housing market is booming thanks to relocations

By Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

Georgia packed on another 1 million residents between 2010 and 2020, climbing up to 10.7 million people overall. Just 10 states have more than 10 million people, according to the U.S. Census data.
The migration to Georgia is boosting the Peach State’s economy, as metro Atlanta’s booming housing market shows.
  • The median home price increased nearly 16% between Nov. 2019 and Nov. 2020.
  • The number of homes listed for sale dropped 34.9% from January to November 2020.
  • The average days on market fell from 57 days to 36 days in that same timeframe.
  • Rental occupancy jumped to 94.7%.
Atlanta is one of ten U.S. cities classified as an “alpha-world city” among those that are considered the primary nodes in the global economic network.
Several Fortune 500 and national and international companies headquartered within city boundaries have a presence in the Atlanta area including: The Coca-Cola Company, Home Depot, United Parcel Service, Delta Air Lines, and AT&T Mobility which are interested in having a physical business office in the metropolis and that contributed to the growth of the city’s real estate market.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, with more than 1,300 locations throughout the United States, is one of the largest real estate brokerage franchise networks in the country that provide services from first-time homebuyers to high-end residential markets and to middle market communities to commercial real estate. The company, with a strong presence in the Georgia area, boasts among the most professional corporate relocator experts who provide full services to families and companies that are interested in rent or buy properties and realize a successful real estate transaction.
For additional information please contact us at jim.munson@bhhsgeorgia.com

 

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Italian Citizenship by Descent

There are several paths to applying for Italian citizenship, however, citizenship by descent remains one of the most popular ways that many Americans with Italian descent have pursued in recent years.

As a general rule, you can apply for citizenship by descent if your ancestor who was born in Italy was never naturalized or was naturalized after his/her child’s birth abroad, and if none of your ascendants in your direct line of descent ever formally renounced their right to Italian citizenship.

Nevertheless, please note that there are a number of exceptions to these rules. If you would like to learn more about these feel free to read more information here.

In order to apply for Italian citizenship, you will need your family’s vital records. These include birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates (if applicable) and the ancestor’s naturalization records or proof that he/she was never naturalized.

Once all the vital records have been collected they will need to be authenticated with Apostilles and they will then need to be translated into Italian and submitted to the Italian consulate that covers the jurisdiction where you reside.

When the citizenship application is approved, you will be granted Italian citizenship, you will be registered with the AIRE (Registry of Italian Citizens Residing Abroad) and will then be issued an Italian passport.

Despite the process sounding quite daunting, there are several advantages to holding dual citizenship such as the ability to travel, study or work anywhere in the European Union without any time limitation.

Italian citizens can also benefit from high quality, low cost universal health care and higher education.

Finally, you can reside in Italy for an unlimited period of time and enjoy the country’s lifestyle, its fascinating culture, art and history.

 

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Translating Business, a book written by Matteo Bortalaso

There is no need to move abroad to find different cultures, nowadays almost all corporations have a global, mixed cultures environment.

There may be a situation where an American company is managed by American executives, but it is owned by a Japanese holding, engineering is directed by a German engineer and purchasing is coordinated by a Korean director (that’s the case of one of my biggest customers for example). It is important to understand the different business cultures of the people.

“An easily understood cheat sheet that helps anyone in need of an uncomplicated guide to international business practices in various cultures”.

As an Italian in USA, I had several experiences where I had to win the trust of the customers, hurt in the past by bad Italian habits. The most significant for me was in 1998.

The customer told me: “I had very bad and frustrating experiences with the Italians in the past, it is impossible to have answers on time, they show up asking for business and then they disappear. You visited us six times in about a year and a half, you always replied to our requests on a timely manner, quoted what we asked, and now you are planning to open a warehouse in US to better serve the market. This is showing reliability and commitment, now I trust you and I am ready to work with you”.

It is vital trying not to impose our own way of working, but adapt to the local mindsets in order to expand internationally. The real challenge is to understand, interpret, and translate between business cultures.

I wrote about adapting to different world cultures and the necessary steps to open and run a subsidiary overseas while doing business internationally in my book TRANSLATING BUSINESS (Amazon)

 

 

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