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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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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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Masterclass: An Evening at a Friuli Osteria

On June 17th, the IACCSE will organize the Masterclass “An evening at a Friuli Osteria” in collaboration with PromoTurismoFVG, the tourism institution for the food and wine promotion of Friuli Venezia Giulia, to present the typical products of regional cuisine to a selected audience of 40 operators of the food & wine sector of the Southeast of the United States.

Located between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea, Friuli Venezia Giulia is the most north-eastern region of Italy. It presents an incredibly diverse offering of food products and an original and unique cuisine with Central European and Italian influences.

A selected audience of local journalists, bloggers, influencers, importers, and distributors from the Southeast of USA, will be immersed in a culinary experience aimed at discovering different typical PDO and PGI products of Friuli Venezia Giulia including Prosciutto San Daniele and Montasio cheese and the Friulano and Refosco DOC wines.

There will be a live connection from both the Salumeria 104 Restaurant and from Friuli with a certified Sommelier and with a representative of PromoTurismoFVG connected by a Friulian osteria.

Before the Masterclass, participants will receive a box containing the typical products used for the two recipes that will be presented during the masterclass (tagliolini al San Daniele and Frico), as well as Friulano and Refosco wines presented by the sommelier connecting from Friuli.

The masterclass will therefore have a strong component of interactivity, in fact, the participants will be invited to replicate the recipes live through the guide of the chef of Salumeria 104.

 

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Authentic Italian Table – Food Design Night

 

On June 9th, 2021, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast had the pleasure to organize its first in-person event in 15 months.

“The Authentic Italian Table – Food Design Night”, has been definitely a one-of-a-kind happening: organized simultaneously in 3 prestigious Italian showrooms at the Miami Design District – Kartell, Poliform and Minotti- it featured iconic design and authentic and innovative Italian cuisine.

The event, organized within the framework of the campaign “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” promoted by the Italian Government, has been the result of 15 partnerships and has seen more than 300 attendees, including local architects and designers, influencers, F&B industry professionals, and IACCSE members.

Three Italian chefs from Miami – Fabio Vaccarella from Celebrity Chef Events, Alberto Andrei from Coral House and Marco Giuliano from Doma Wynwood – displayed their own food-design creations.

Attendees had the opportunity to taste not only authentic Italian food but also DOC wines, beer and cocktails offered by our beverage partners: Shaw-Ross International Importers, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Top Wine Imports, Santa Margherita USA, Go Wine and Valdo USA.

Finally, we held a raffle and two of our guests have received a round-trip ticket to Milan (Italy) kindly offered by our partner airline AirEuropa.

 

 

OUR PARTNERS BY LOCATION

LOCATION 1

SHOWROOM:

  • Kartell, 2 NE 39th St, Miami, FL 33137

https://www.kartell.com/US/en

With 70 years of history, of family, culture and design, Kartell pursues beauty and absolute quality through an ongoing research and exchange with great designers. In 1999, Kartell became the first company in the world to use polycarbonate to produce furnishing items. From this moment on, the company developed and explored the theme of transparency that has made it unique and original, continuing its research to create products like never before.

 

RESTAURANT PARTNER:

  • Celebrity Chef – Chef Fabio Vaccarella

Food Design Creation: Anelletti alla Siciliana

http://www.celebritychefevents.com/

Celebrity Chef is an event and catering company, founded by Fabio Vaccarella, organizing parties and business lunch with a recognizable Italian taste.

 

BEVERAGE PARTNERS:

  • Shaw-Ross International Importers

Products offered at the event: Strega Liquor Cocktails

http://www.shawross.com/

Founded in 1968 as a boutique wine and spirit importer representing a handful of brands, Shaw-Ross has grown into one of the nation’s leading importers representing over 30 suppliers from around the world. Shaw-Ross is able to offer to its clients a wide range of interesting and unique products that are relevant today.

  • Gold Coast Beverage

Products offered at the event: Birra Peroni Nastro Azzurro

https://goldcoastbeverage.com

Gold Coast Beverage, within the Reyes Beer Division, is the largest beer wholesaler in Florida and one of the largest in the US, offering 150 brands – domestic, import and craft. More than 228 million cases are delivered annually to more than 89,000 retail accounts across the nation.

 

LOCATION 2

SHOWROOM:

  • Minotti, 3801 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137

https://www.minotti.com/en

Established in 1948, Minotti is an Italian company with a solid reputation at an international level as an excellent expression of “Made in Italy” in the field of contemporary furniture design and ambassador of a classic-modern lifestyle in the residential and hospitality segments. Over the years the company has conceived a specific “Minotti code”, that has become a constant feature of every collection, always following the key principle of “innovation in the spirit of continuity”. Deeply rooted in the company’s DNA, it is linked to the principles of aesthetic understatement, timeless elegance, continuity in the sign of tradition, artisan savoir-faire with great attention to sartorial details.

 

RESTAURANT PARTNER:

  • Coral House Miami Restaurant, Chef Alberto Andrei

Food Design Creation: Bignè Oro Nero

https://www.coralhousemiami.com

Coral House Miami is an Italian restaurant where you can experience a home feeling experience that the chef experience growing up in Italy. The cuisine at the restaurant, including wood fire pizza and homemade pasta, is no different than what the chef’s mother did to him.

 

BEVERAGE PARTNERS:

  • Santa Margherita USA

Products offered at the event: Torresella Prosecco Rosè

https://santamargheritausa.com

Founded in 1935, Santa Margherita, the flagship brand, has been contributing to the international success of premium quality Italian wine for more than 80 years. Santa Margherita describes itself as a “wine mosaic”, whose tiles are situated in Italy’s finest production zones, including Veneto, Tuscany, Alto Adige, Sicily, etc.

  • Top Wines Import

Products offered at the event: Santa Elvira Prosecco Rosè

https://www.topwinesimport.com

Top Wines Import was founded in 2012 by Antonino Nigrelli. The flagship wine their portfolio is “Santa Elvira” named after Mrs Elvira Nigrelli which embraces wines from the most prestigious Italian wine regions such as: Veneto, Sicily, Piedmont, Tuscany, Lombardi, Abruzzo and more.

 

LOCATION 3

SHOWROOM:

  • Poliform, 4100 NE 2nd Ave #101-102, Miami, FL 33137

https://www.poliform.it/en-us/poliform

Established in 1970 from an evolution of a small artisan’s shop dating back to 1942, Poliform is one of the leading players on the international furniture scene. Poliform is the result of adventurous enterprise. Its collection is set out as a wide diversified choice and includes systems and furnishing accessories for the whole house: bookcases, complements, wardrobes, beds, kitchens, sofas and armchairs.

 

RESTAURANT PARTNER:

  • Doma Wynwood Restaurant, Chef Marco Giuliano

Food Design Creation: Non è mai troppo tardi

https://www.domawynwood.com

Located in the beautiful Wynwood art district, since 2018, Doma Wynwood is a neighborhood restaurant featuring Mediterranean inspired, Southern Italian cuisine. 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. Their menu is focused on sourcing local ingredients, always serving the freshest and best available quality ingredients in season from Florida and neighboring states – Seafood and fish are the highlights of the menu.

 

BEVERAGE PARTNERS:

  • Valdo USA

Products offered at the event: Prosecco Selection

https://www.valdo.com

Valdo’s history dates back to 1926, when a group of enterprising winemakers from the Valdobbiadene territory decided to join forces to found a company devoted to sparkling wine production of Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore and Cartizze. Since then, Valdo has given precedence to a culture of excellence, taste and know-how, earned by hard work and tireless passion.

  • Go Wine

Products offered at the event: Roberto Cipresso Rosso Toscano

https://www.gowineusa.com

Go Wine is a wine importer of a great variety of wines from different countries, including Argentina, Chile, France, Italy, Spain and New Zealand.

 

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MEET US: an unique digital event to talk about the US market

On April 21st-22nd-23rd, the IACCSE is getting ready for its one-of-a-kind, digital roadshow: ‘MEET US’. This three-day event, aims to provide key information to the Italian SMEs operating in the interior design and food & beverage industries interested in exploring new opportunities in the North American market.
Industry experts will participate as speakers to address the issues relating to strategic, customs, administrative, financial and fiscal matters linked to the expansion of Italian businesses in the U.S. market. In addition, representatives of Italian companies operating in North America will share first-hand testimonials, successful best practices and mistakes to avoid.
The first two days of the event will have a specific focus: interior design (April 21st) and food & beverage (April 22nd) . The third day will enable attendees to participate in one-on-one speed meetings with the speakers and invited buyers on an innovative, digital platform. The event, which will be run in Italian, will count on the collaboration of the prestigious Italian magazine ‘Economy’.
MEET US has the objective to foster international business education opportunities and to mentor selected Italian entrepreneurs willing to expand their reach in the US, especially in the Southeastern region of the country.
Among the experts who will participate as speakers in the event, we would like to mention our members:
–       Beatrice Bianchi Fasani, Partner, Bianchi Fasani Law
–       Courtney B. Noce, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
–       Stefania Poli, Route Development Manager, JAS
–       Marco Q. Rossi, Esq., Marco Q Rossi & Associati
–       Filiberto Calascibetta, CPA, Rödl & Partner
Click here to download the complete program of the event.
Looking forward to see you at MEET US!
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WEBINAR SUGLI INVESTIMENTI PRODUTTIVI ITALIANI IN GEORGIA

Nell’ambito del continuo impegno della Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast nel promuovere le opportunità di business per le aziende italiane nello Stato della Georgia, il 10 marzo, la IACCSE- Georgia Chapter sarà partner del webinar: “Successo in Georgia: come lo fanno gli italiani”, organizzato dal Georgia Department of Economic Development, in collaborazione il Consolato Generale d’Italia a Miami.

Parteciperanno come nostri rappresentanti: il Dott. Eugenio Fumo, Vice Presidente del IACCSE Georgia Chapter e CEO di Jas USA e i nostri soci il Dott. Ryan Kurtz di Miller & Martin e il Dott. Commercialista Filiberto Calascibetta di Roedl & Partners nonché’ Console Onorario d’Italia ad Atlanta.

Testimonial d’eccezione sarà la Dott.ssa Veronica Squinzi, CEO di Mapei

L’evento digitale sarà una occasione utile per conoscere più a fondo la realtà delle imprese italiane che già operano con successo nella Georgia, area di grande interesse economico e con una marcata specializzazione sull’industria manifatturiera (macchinari, automotive, automazioni industriali)

La registrazione è gratuita tramite il link: https://tinyurl.com/gdecdwebex

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MEET US ROADSHOW DIGITAL VERSION 2021: THE ONLINE EVENT FOR THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF ITALIAN COMPANIES

The IACCSE is glad to introduce its latest online initiative created for professional services firms interested in reaching Italian investors and exporters of the interior design and food & beverage industries

MEET U.S ROADSHOW

21-23 April, 2021

two digital seminars organized in two different days, each one focused on a specific industry – interior design and food & beverage – to introduce to the Italian SMEs the opportunities of one of the most important and dynamic markets in the world: the United States.

Selected experts will have the opportunity to participate as speakers to talk about commercial, trade, administrative, financial and fiscal matters linked to the expansion of a company in the U.S. market.

The event includes one-on-one speed meetings between the attendees and the speakers organized on a dedicated online platform on day 3.

The promotion of the initiative will reach an audience of 50,000 entrepreneurs and managers of Italian SMEs thanks to the partnerships with the prestigious Economy Magazine and Assocamerestero (Association of Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad).

 

DON’T MISS OUT!

BE PART OF THIS EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

DOWNLOAD HERE THE PROGRAM 

DOWNLOAD HERE THE SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES PACKAGE

 

For more information, please contact marketing@iacc-miami.com

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Meeting with the Italian Chamber in Mexico

On Thursday, February 11th, the IACCSE invites its members to participate to the networking event, ‘International Business Roundtable’, to explore new opportunities both in Mexico and the South-East of the United States while listening to first-hand testimonies of Italian companies that are developing projects in these areas and sharing opinions and information with other entrepreneurs.
The event will start with an introduction of the two Chambers’ presidents Tommaso Cardana (IACCSE President) and Lorenzo Vianello (President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Mexico). Afterwards, top-level managers from Fincantieri (naval costruction), Pininfarina (design-real estate), Pirelli (automotive) and Stevanato Group (pharmaceuticals) will share their experiences in the market with the audience before opening up a discussion in which participants have the chance to share personal knowledge, idea or questions.
The Mexican economy is made up of 130 million consumers. More than 90% of Mexican trade is under free trade agreements with many countries, including the European Union, and much of Central and South America. However, its most important agreement is the USMCA signed in 2020 by Canada, Mexico, and United Stated to replace the previous North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
According to the Mexican Ministry of Economy, about 1,600 Italian companies operate in Mexico, and approximately 150 have production plants. The flow of Italian investments in the country has increased significantly, totaling more than US$1 billion, which makes Italy the fifth-leading source of FDI to Mexico after the US, Canada, Spain and Germany. Starting from last year’s tax-free trade agreement between the European Union and Mexico, many renowned Italian companies laid down long-term plans for new investments in Mexico, and our participants will have the chance to hear some of them during the meeting.
Join us* to widen your company’s horizons and listen to Italian managers with specific experience in both markets.
*the meeting will be in Italian and is an exclusive event open only to IACCSE members
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5GSEC – Implication of 5G in the Cybersecurity of your Company

Register now to the upcoming IACCSE Webinar on cyber-security!
Join us for the free webinar presented by Digitance on Thursday, February 4th at 11:30 AM.
Topic: “5GSEC – Implication of 5G in the Cybersecurity of your Company“
Agenda:
– The Pros and Cons of 5G
– Understanding the impact of 5G on companies’ security as the world moves closer to widespread adoption of this new wireless technology
– Training opportunities on the fundamental issues of security of 5G infrastructures and related applications.
– Continuing Education Program on 5G Cybersecurity promoted by ‘Consorzio Nazionale Interuniversitario per le Telecomunicazioni’
Speakers:
Roberto Garagozzo, Chairman of Board – Digitance
Stefano Salsano, Coordinator of the Bachelor’s degree ‘Internet Engeneering’ and of the Master’s degree ‘ICT and Internet Engeneering’ – University of Rome, Tor Vergata
When: Thursday, February 4, 2021 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM East Coast Time
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE (free admission): https://www.eventbrite.com/…/5gsec-implication-of-5g-in…
If you are a IACCSE Member and you would like to share your expertise with our business community, contact us at marketing@iacc-miami.com to discover how to present your own webinar with the support of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast.
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The IACCSE announces a preview of its 2021 calendar of events

In occasion of the its 30th anniversary, the Italy America Chamber of Commerce is planning a new year rich of special events.
Following the public health guidance, during the first part of the year the IACCSE will hold mostly digital events, but with an international twist, as we will invite our members to connect and network with members from other Italian Chambers in North and South America.
During the second part of the year, we will hopefully go back to our signature in-person events including a spectacular Italian Gala in occasion of our 30th anniversary celebration.

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