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MICHELIN-STARRED CHEF LUIGI NASTRI AND MIAMI’S RENOWNED CHEF GIORGIO RAPICAVOLI PERFORMED AT “THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL”

“The Authentic Italian Table – Food & Wine Festival” organized by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast on November 20th featured a Masterclass from Michelin-starred chef Luigi Nastri from Rome (Italy) and Italian-American chef Giorgio Rapicavoli, winner of the Food Network’s “Chopped” Ultimate Champions in 2014.

Chef Nastri and Rapicavoli presented a Gourmet Experience focused on “Seasonal ingredients and Innovation on Italian desserts”.

The Masterclass – mainly focused on the use of PDO (Protected Denomination of Origin)  and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) products for the preparation of authentic Italian desserts – was organized in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, within the framework of the “Week of Italian Cuisine in the World”.

Chef Luigi Nastri obtained his Michelin star while working for the restaurant Stazione di Posta in Rome. His cuisine is characterized by creative preparations mixing traditional Italian flavors and aromas with international inspirations.

Chef Giorgio Rapicavoli has made a name for himself in the Miami area, where he now owns and manages two restaurants Eating House and Glass and Vine, well-known also thanks to his victory in Food Network’s first Chopped Ultimate Champions in 2014 with his fantastic dessert.

 

     
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The Authentic Italian Table- Food & Wine Festival

 

The Authentic Italian Table is a unique high-end Food & Wine Festival, which exclusively focuses on the Italian cuisine and its flavors. The event will be held on November 20th at the Port of Miami – Cruise Terminal D. The occurrence is embraced by “The Extraordinary Italian Taste” campaign; initiative promoted by the Italian Government, which aims to raise awareness on the authenticity of Italian products among American consumers.

The event will enrich the understanding and appreciation of Italian culture by promoting the country’s food and wine, through partnerships with authentic Italian restaurants, as well as Italian F&B producers and importers.

During the Grand Tasting (6:00-9.00 pm) various Chefs from local Italian restaurants will have the opportunity to delight the public with signature dishes prepared through authentic Italian recipes. Guest will be able to enjoy live music, while tasting the best selection of genuine Italian pasta, cheese, cold cuts, pizza, gelato, wine and cocktails.

The Grand Tasting will also include a Food Contest and Gourmet Experience.

Food Contest
Multiple participating restaurants will be competing to earn a winning title for the Food Contest. Even though it will ultimately be journalists and food influencers to elect a Best Signature Dish, it will ultimately be up to the participating public to cast their vote for the election of the evening’s Tastiest Bite.

Gourmet Experience
Guests will discover the genuine taste of Italian food and wine – as well as apprehend about Italian culinary traditions and recipes. The involvement will be sustained within a private area, and include a wine tasting and a culinary demonstration.

TICKETS AVAILABLE ON EVENTBRITE

General Public – $58 x ticket

IACC Members – Contact us to obtain 2 x $20 tickets**

**Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. Assigned promo code does not guarantee ticket availability. Discount codes available until November 12.

 

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The IACCSE starts new projects to promote tourism in Italy

Last year over 14 millions US citizens visited Italy. USA is the second top country in number of visitors to Italy, after Germany.

The Italian Chambers of Commerce network is often in the forefront in the promotion of Italy as a destination.

Our Chamber in Miami has recently confirmed two new partnerships: the first one with Amalfi Coast Convention Bureau (www.altacostiera.com) to promote MICE tourism to iconic destinations such as Ravello, Positano or Sorrento and the second one with Fidenza Village Outlet (https://www.tbvsc.com/fidenza-village/it ) to promote US Luxury Shopping tourism in Parma’s area. The city of Parma has been nominated Italian Capital of Culture for the year 2020.

If you are an American tour operator with a specialist interest on these two destinations, please contact us at info@iacc-miami.com to learn more about these two projects and to participate to our fam trips to Amalfi Coast and Parma planned both for spring 2020.

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Mark Your Agenda for IACCSE upcoming events!

IACCSE’s Fall Dinner Party will take place at Doma Wynwood on October 9th, starting at 7.30 pm. It will be a great opportunity for the Chamber’s members to discover the screening program for the 17th edition of Cinema Italy (the longest established Italian film festival in the Southeast); attendees will be receiving a complimentary pass for the festival’s opening night. The dinner will start off with a networking cocktail, and continue with a 4-course menu and wine pairing.

  • NON-MEMBERS: $115.00 x Ticket
    Register through Eventbrite

Fall Dinner Party 2018 – a sold out  edition of the event at Vista Restaurant with 120 guests. 

 

 

The Authentic Italian Table – Food & Wine Festival will take place at the Port of Miami; Cruise Terminal D. This upcoming edition will be showcasing over 40 exhibitors – among which the best Italian restaurants, Italian food and wine producers, local gourmet food distributors. It will also count the participation of 200 industry professionals, alongside a few hundred Italian cuisine fanatics.

Overall, it will be a unique event exclusively dedicated to the excellence and authenticity of Italian gastronomic products.

Tickets now for sale! (Space is limited plan accordingly to buy your ticket in advance)

                     

Last year’s Authentic Italian Table held at The Coral Gables Country Club had almost 800 attendees.

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EUROPEAN CHAMBERS’ TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR: “CONQUERING NEW MARKETS” – SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY

 

EXHIBITOR’S PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Brief presentation about your company during the seminar (1 min.)
  • Logo Exposure in the event communications
  • Company logo on seminar’s invitation sent out to all European Chambers’ contacts (17,000+)
  • Mention in the dedicated post of the event on European Chambers’ social media platforms
  • Company description listed in the Sponsors list on the European Chambers’ website plus link to your company’s website
  • Display table for networking activity during cocktail
  • Display of marketing materials: possibility to bring your own visual support + distribution of marketing tools

EXHIBITOR FEE: $400

Become a sponsor of the seminar and benefit from the exposure of being one of the event’s protagonists:

  • Complete the Sponsorship Form
  • Have an active membership at the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast. If not, you may email us to renew at marketing@iacc-miami.com
  • Sponsorship opportunity will be confirmed upon payment
  • Deadline to be considered is:  September 4th, 2019
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The Authentic Italian Table – Food & Wine Festival | Miami | November 20, 2019

IF YOU ARE A FOOD & BEVERAGE IMPORTER, DISTRIBUTOR,
PRODUCER OR A HOSPITALITY SUPPLIER
DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE  OPPORTUNITY
TO SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND
TO THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE – FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL:

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

 

Click hereunder to participate:

THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE – EXHIBITOR PACKAGES

 

The Authentic Italian Table is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami which mainly focus on Italian cuisine and flavors.

The opportunity to participate as Exhibitors is reserved to Italian companies of the F&B industry (importers, distributors and producers) and hospitality suppliers that are interested in reaching a wide public of industry professionals in the Miami area.

The second edition of Authentic Italian Table will take place in Miami on November 20, 2019 and will consist of:

• B2B session (3pm-6pm): festival pre-opening for business-oriented activities reserved to influencers, companies and professionals of the F&B industry which also includes: speed meetings, Opening Ceremony (with the participation of institutions and local commercial bureaus), VIP networking cocktail

• Grand Tasting (6pm-9pm): an extraordinary visibility opportunity for Exhibitors to showcase their products to a public of 1000+ food lovers

 

Event target: influencers (journalists and food bloggers), companies and professionals of the food and beverage industry (distributors, importers etc.) hospitality (restaurant owners, chefs, beverage managers) and local consumers.

 

Watch here the video of the past edition:

 

HOW TO PARTICIPATE AS AN EXHIBITOR

If you are an Italian company of the F&B industry (importer, distributor or producer) or an hospitality supplier, do not miss the opportunity to participate with a dedicated booth and gain visibility among local industry professionals and food lovers.

Discover here our sponsorship packages:

THE AUTHENTIC ITALIAN TABLE – EXHIBITOR PACKAGES

 

If you are a IACCSE Member, contact us at marketing@iacc-miami.com to discover the additional benefits.

AVAILABILITY IS LIMITED,
SECURE YOUR PARTICIPATION PER YOUR EARLIEST CONVENIENCE!

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ORIGINI Italia Program 2019 EDITION

For the year 2019/2020, the MIB School of Management of Trieste, under the patronage of MAECI and in collaboration with ICE / ITA Agency for the promotion and internationalization of Italian companies, will organize the “Origini Italia” management training course for young descendants of Italian emigrants residing abroad, particularly in non-European countries.

The aim of the course is to encourage the collaboration between Italian companies and citizens of Italian origin in the world, in order to allow participants to know the land of origin of their ancestors, rediscovering their culture, history and language, and at the same time facing experiences of an entrepreneurial and managerial nature in collaboration with important Italian companies, also with a view to creating future relationships between Italy and countries of origin.

Registration is free and the organizers guarantee participants the cost of travel, accommodation and meals for everything the period of the course itself, which lasts 5 months (from 28 October 2019 to 4 April 2020).

More information on the course content and admission requirements, along with online registration forms can be found on the website: https://mib.edu/en/programs/executive-programs-for-individuals/origini-italia

The deadline for submitting applications is set for July 21 p.v.

Find below Call for Proposals 2019-2020.

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New IACCSE Board of Directors (Term 2019-2022)

Miami, June 19, 2019



We are pleased to announce the new Board of Directors of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast (IACCSE) for the term 2019-2022 as a result of the elections among all our members.

We would like to thank all candidates for their active participation to the life of the Chamber and all members who took time to cast their ballots. The elections closed with 111 casted ballots ( 45.7% of all the members with the right to vote). The IACCSE By-Laws establish a minimum quorum of 33% of voters. 

In compliance with the Chamber’s By-Laws, the new Directors met yesterday to determine the executive positions, specifically President, Executive Vice President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.

The members of the new IACCSE Board of Directors are:

Tommaso Cardana, Tomson Hospitality 
President

Antonello Di Giovanni, Trend Group 
Executive Vice President

Fernando Rodriguez, A Customs Brokerage, Inc.
Vice President

Giovanni Rivera, Fincantieri Services USA  
Director, Treasurer

Stefania Poli, JAS Forwarding USA 
Director, Secretary of the Board

Edoardo Arslan,Dodo Arslan LLC 
Director

Costantino Cicchelli, Barba Skin Clinic / Barba Dermatology
Director

Claudio Da Soller, Pininfarina of America Corp. 
Director

Gianluca Fontani, Man-Super! 
Director

Mattia Liverani, IJ Florida LLC 
Director

Vincenzo Nunziata, Savino Del Bene USA
Director 

We would also like to acknowledge the candidates that were not elected at this time: Vittorio Bonomi (Enolgas USA Inc.), Giacomo Bossa (Secure Title and Trust LLC), Frank Di Rocco (Merrill Private Wealth Management), Mattia Mazzega (DB Group America LTD), Danilo Nanni (Studio Nanni), Alberto Polimeni (Moris & Associates), Riccardo Romano (Bufarella LLC), Paolo Stefanini (Investment Gist LLC) and Gianni Toniutti (Tosolini, Lamura, Rasile & Toniutti LLP). Their commitment to help the Chamber in its mission is vital to the dynamism of our non-profit  organization.

The 11 elected Board Members (5 of them at their first term) represent a wide range of industries: from design to hospitality, from logistics to marketing, to marine and cruise industry.  

With the support of all our members, we look forward to building an even stronger, vibrant and united Italian Business Community in the US Southeast,  which will effectively continue to promote the quality of Made in Italy products and services.  

For any suggestions please feel free to contact the Chamber at info@iaccse.com.

Sincerely,

Nevio Boccanera
Executive Director
Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Southeast


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Authentic Italian Table – Food Design Contest: a great success! May 15th, 2019

It has been a great success for the “The Authentic Italian Table- Food Design Contest” organized by the Italy – America Chamber of Commerce Southeast at the Miami Design District on May 15th.

More than 300 guests participated to the event, and especially 5 top Italian Chefs, 10 experts among food critics, food bloggers, influencers and designers, 4 wine importers/distributors and other companies from the food industry.

The initiative was organized within the frame of the True Italian Taste project (www.trueitaliantaste.com), aiming to promote the authentic Italian food and cuisine among American influencers and consumers.

The event started at 6.30 pm.
During the Food Design Contest five of the top Italian chefs based in South Florida  competed with a signature dish for the winning title. 
 The competing dish expressed the chef’s personal interpretation of “food design”, from the aesthetic to the conceptual aspect, always referring to a common inspiration: the Italian culture and the use of authentic Italian ingredients.
After a very tight competition, Fabio Vaccarella of Celebrity Chef Events, with his “Paccheri alle due Sicilie”, won the Authentic Italian Table- Food Design Contest.
 
Every showroom hosted a themed food tasting paired with Italian wines and liquors. 
These are the guest chefs who took part to the competition:
* Claudio Lobina, chef at  Puntino Key Biscayne – performing at Poliform showroom;
* Andrea Marchesin, chef at  Toscana Divino – performing at Hausscape showroom;
* Fabio Vaccarella, chef at  Celebrity Chef Events– performing at Minotti Cucine showroom;
* Rocco Mauriello chef at  Palat – performing at Natuzzi showroom;
* Vincenzo Manzo, chef at  Doma – performing at The Linea Studio showroom.
A special thanks to all participating chefs, for creating an assortment of wonderful design dishes.

The winning chef was proclaimed by a panel of judges formed by 10 experts among food critics, food bloggers and designers:
– Dodo Arslan, Dodo Arslan Studio | Designer
– Alejandra Cangas, The Hungry Post | Food Blogger
– Doreen Colondres, Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author , Wine Educator
– Stella Ford, Museum of Contemporary Art Miami | Director of Development
– Valentina Mussi, Sweetportfolio | Food Blogger
– Victoria Pesce Elliott, Restaurant Critic, Food Writer
– Rachel Santos, The Cultured Local | Food Blogger
– Lucia Schito, Salone del Mobile di Milano | Director North America
– Gretchen Schmidt, Edible South Florida | Editor
– Daniela Ava, Food Blogger, South Florida Food Blog.
The winner was awarded with a precious Gold plated serving pan donated by Agnelli USA.
 
Thanks to the all the partners including: Gra’it Grappa, ItalCibus, Italwine usa, Tomson Hospitality and Veritas Marketing & Distribution.

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