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What to Expect from New York’s First Brunello Week
From June 14-20, winemakers from Montalcino will pour their wines at many of New York City’s top Italian restaurants in celebration of all things Brunello. While travel to Italy was forbidden during the pandemic, a consortium of some of Italy’s finest winemakers...
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Chef Fabio Picchi (1954-2022)
Picchi was Chef of the Cibreo one of the most famous restaurants in all of Tuscany. Says GI President Gianfranco Sorrentino, “Chef Picchi was revered as a renovator of regional cuisine“. He creatively combined native Tuscany cultural food fare with the more unconventional.
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Gruppo Italiano Teaches Italian Cuisine to New York’s Food and Financial High School Students
Gruppo Italiano (GI) since its conception has loyally supported educational initiatives, especially for young culinary students who represent the future of Italian cooking. Before the COVID pandemic struck, GI had participated in the wonderful “Chef in the Classroom” program at Read more…
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Gruppo Italiano and ITA Lunch
Week of Italian cuisine in the world On November 15, 2021 Gruppo Italiano was happy to hold a lunch with the Italian Trade Agency to kick off the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World! Thank you to all who attended.
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The Rise (and Fall?) of the Italian Cuisine
Italian table talks chapter 14 WEBINAR: OCT 18, 3 PM EST Gruppo Italiano (GI) presents its next chapter in its original seminar/webinar series entitled, Italian Table Talks. The popular series focuses upon various topics surrounding Italian Hospitality, Food, and Restaurants Read more…
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Hosting Utah Valley University MBA Program
We were proud to host the Utah Valley University MBA Program the Utah Valley University MBA Program last Friday! A great discussion on the ins and outs of our business.
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Made In Italy: New Strategies to Increase Export to the US
Join us July 6 at 6 PM EDT A new appointment of 100per100 Italian Talks dedicated to the North American market, directly from Urbani Truffle Lab in Manhattan. During the conference, we will analyze what are the new strategies to Read more…
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Brunello Di Montalcino Comes To New York
Brunello di Montalcino isn’t just one of the most important and long-lived wines in all of Italy—though it’s certainly more than earned that status. The town of Montalcino itself, and the almost overwhelmingly beautiful part of Tuscany in which it’s Read more…
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Il Brunello di Montalcino a New York per sconfiggere il virus con un bicchiere di vino
Il Brunello di Montalcino è uno di vini più noti e prestigiosi della tradizione enologica italiana. Durante la settimana che va dal 16 al 20 giugno sarà possibile degustare questo “principe dei vini” nei ristoranti che aderiscono all’iniziativa e che, Read more…
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Brunello Restaurant Week Launch
Launch Event: Brunello Restaurant Week Consorzio del Vino Brunello di Montalcino and Gruppo Italiano invite you to the launch of “Brunello Restaurant Week” – a fabulous week of tasting wines from one of the most renowned regions in all of Read more…
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Finally Brunello!
Il prossimo 26 marzo alle ore 16:00, Stroncature ospita il seminario “Finally Brunello!”, in collaborazione con Gruppo Italiano e Consorzio del vino Brunello di Montalcino. Ospiti della puntata Lars Leicht, Sherpa-in-Chief of Vino Viaggio and VP of Education for The Read more…
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Finally Brunello | Italian Table Talks, Ch. 13
Italian Table Talks / Chapter 13 Finally Brunello: The “Brunello” Story: From Firewood to the World’s Top Wines DETAILS Monday, March 8ZOOM VIDEO WEBINAR3 PM (EST) / 9 PM (CEST) register GUEST SPEAKERS Jeffrey PorterSommelier, Host of Sip Trip Lars Read more…
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2.22.21: Le catacombe di San Gennaro con don Antonio Loffredo
Le catacombe di San Gennaro con don Antonio Loffredo Il prossimo 22 febbraio alle ore 16:00, Stroncature ospita una nuova puntata della trasmissione Transatlantica, diretta da Vincenzo Pascale. Ospite della puntata dedicata alle catacombe di San Gennaro don Antonio Loffredo. Read more…
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The Ethical Cellar: The Joys of Discovering Natural Italy
Gruppo Italiano is featured in Worth Media’s Lifestyle article this week, exploring Italy’s interest in ethical winemaking yields fantastic discoveries that will take you far beyond “bottles of red” and “bottles of white” by revealing a vibrant community of dedicated Read more…
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Italian Table Talks / Chapter 12
REBUILD OUR COMMUNITY PPP Round Two; Work Culture; and Immigration Update Register About: The recent announcement of the government’s second round of stimulus package, the PPP, is the bridge to survival for the restaurant, food, and hospitality communities. William Dahill Read more…
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NYC Restaurant Resources
Restaurant Resources Plastic Barrier Pick Up: NYC DOT has announced that plastic barriers will be available for pickup by Open Restaurants participants on December 21 and 22, 2020. PICKUP DATES AND TIMES: WHEN: Monday, December 21, 2020 Tuesday, December 22, Read more…
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ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 11
FAITH, FOOD, FASTING How Religion Shapes Our Culinary Traditions December 7, 2020 | 3 PM – 4 PM EST Register ABOUT: Faith undoubtedly plays a significant role in forming a person’s identity. It can shape and influence our culture, our Read more…
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Whom You Know
November 10, 2020 #WhomYouKnow #PeachyDeegan Whomyouknow.com by Peachy Deegan featured 11/10/20 Read article
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The XXIX Merano Wine Festival
Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate Italian excellence in a safe and informative environment while we look forward to 2021. Details: When: Monday, Nov. 9, 2020 at 11:30 AM Location: IL GATTOPARDO Restaurant 13-15 West 54th Street, New York, NY Read more…
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World Pasta Day 2020
October 18-25, 2020 Education and Promotion In association with the Italian Trade Agency, GI promoted the “World Pasta Day 2020” program with a group of fifteen of the most authentic Italian restaurants across the U.S.. Dedicated menus were created featuring Read more…
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MEET GRUPPO ITALIANO!
Meet gruppo italiano! On Tuesday, September 15th, Gruppo Italiano held a Zoom webinar with special guests Antonino Laspina and Pier Attinio Foriano to discuss Gruppo Italiano and how we are an always evolving community. Missed the webinar? Catch the exclusive
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Italian Spirits Promotional Week
14-20 settembre, 2020 The Italian Trade Agency and Gruppo Italiano invite you to celebrate Italian Spirits and Meet the Press Al Fresco. Location:Il Gattopardo, 13 W 54th StreetMonday, 9/14 from 6-8 PM Please RSVP by Saturday, 9/12 to welcome@gruppo-italiano.com. View
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SERENDIPITY! 50 storie di successi nati per caso by Oscar Farinetti
SERENDIPITY! 50 storie di successi nati per caso by Oscar Farinetti WEDNESDAY – JULY 29, 11AM (EST) / 5PM (Italy)
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ITALIAN TABLE TALKS – Chapter 10 : “CLASS DISMISSED” – Reimagining Culinary Institutes and Food Studies
ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 10 “CLASS DISMISSED” – Reimagining Culinary Institutes and Food Studies MONDAY – AUGUST 10, 3PM The COVID-19 pandemic’s resurgence in the United States has caused multiple states to halt, or at the very least, pause their
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I Vini di Lino Maga
I Vini di Lino Maga Commendatore Lino Maga’s family have been making wine from their two cru, Barbacarlo and Montebuono, since 1886. The vineyard clings to a very steep slope surrounded by forest in the hills outside Broni, Oltrepò Pavese.
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ITALIAN TABLE TALKS – Chapter 9 : HAS COVID-19 UNCORKED A NEW WORLD FOR WINES?
REGISTER FOR GI WEBINAR HERE ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 9 HAS COVID-19 UNCORKED A NEW WORLD FOR WINES? WEDNESDAY, JUNE10 3PM – ZOOM VIDEO WEBINAR Wines from Italy are by far the largest category of imported wines in the US.
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ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 8: PPP – Preserving, Protecting, Promoting Italian Retail Post Covid-19
The United States is the first destination for Italy’s products outside the European Union, only behind Germany and France. From 2009 to 2019, Italy’s F&B exports to the US market have doubled. Comparing the total export percentage from Italy to
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ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 7: NOW WHAT? Critical Thoughts and Practical Strategies on Restoring Our Restaurants
ITALIAN TABLE TALKS /Chapter 7 “NOW WHAT? Critical Thoughts and Practical Strategies on Restoring Our Restaurants” JOIN US FOR GRUPPO ITALIANO WEBINAR AND LET’S BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, TOGETHER! WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 3PM – ZOOM VIDEO WEBINAR WATCH FULL WEBINAR HERE! GRUPPO ITALIANO has brought
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4-8-2020 Lets Help who is Helping us
Gruppo Italiano is proud of supporting “Feed there Front Lines” https://www.feedthefrontlinesnyc.org
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4-8-2020 Letter to our GI Members
Dear GI Members and Friends, We as restaurant and hospitality professionals have always been the cornerstone of our community. We bring our neighbors, friends, and business associates together. Typically, we are the first industry to be called upon, by
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COVID-19 / GI OPEN LETTER TO NYS GOV CUOMO
New York March 27, 2020 The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo Governor of New York State NYS State Capitol Building Albany, NY 12224 And, To All Mayors, State of New York Dear Governor Cuomo and Statewide Mayors, As background, GRUPPO ITALIANO,
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1-27-2020 Italian Table Talks
Gruppo Italiano thanks Fabio Parasecoli and Mitchell Davis for partecipating at our Seminar “Is Authentic Italian Cuisine lost in Translation?”
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1.27.2020- ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 6: “Is Authentic Italian Cuisine Lost in Translation”?
WHAT: ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 6 “Is Authentic Italian Cuisine Lost in Translation”? WHEN: Monday, January 27, 2020 / 6:30-8:30PM Seminar Program Check-in starts at 6PM. Cocktail Reception to Follow the Program. WHERE: SVA Theatre (333 West 23rd St., bet. 8th & 9th
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Enjoy Italian Spirits with Gruppo Italiano Restaurants
Put Italian Spirit into your Holidays! #italianholidayspirit #italianspirits #drinkitalian
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6.3.19- ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 5: Restaurant and Food Critics: A Sweet and Sour Relationship
WHAT: ITALIAN TABLE TALKS / Chapter 5 “Restaurant and Food Critics: A Sweet and Sour Relationship” WHEN: Monday, June 3, 2019 / 6-8PM Seminar Program / 8-8:30PM (Post-Event Reception) WHERE: SVA Theater (333 West 23rd St., bet. 8th & 9th Avenues) FREE OF
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3.3.19 Gruppo Italiano welcome President Amato
Gruppo Italiano welcomes President Amato, twice Prime Minister of Italy and Member of the Italian Parliament for 18 years. The event was held at Il Gattopardo Restaurant with the presence of many Italian and American dignities.
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Labor Department change on Tipped Employee wage
https://www.restaurant-hospitality.com/staffing/labor-department-makes-8020-switch-official
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10.01/2/3.18 – CHEFS CLUB CAFFE by Illy
DATE: OCTOBER 1st, 2nd ,3rd , 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Chef’s Club Counter 62 Spring Street NYC TIME: 6:30PM – 9:30PM INFO: Event limited for GI Trade Members only. RSVP: HERE
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9.24.18 / ITALIAN TABLE TALKS: Chapter Three : GLOBALIZATION vs AUTHENTICITY
Gruppo Italiano is proud to present the Third Chapter of the original series “Italian Table Talks”: Globalization vs. Authenticity, The Future of Italian Restaurants DATE: Monday, September 24th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Casa Italiana Zerilli- Marimo’ NYU 24 West 12th Street New York
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09.26.18 – JAN D’AMORE WINES / Portfolio Tasting (for GI Trade Members Only)
DATE: Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Il Buco Alimentari 53 Great Jones Street NYC TIME: 11:30AM – 3:30PM INFO: Event limited for GI Trade Members only. RSVP: HERE or email to welcome@gruppo-italiano.com
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09.24.18 Grand Portfolio Tasting – TRADIZIONE IMPORTS (for GI Trade Members Only)
DATE: Monday, September 24th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Zio Restaurant 17 West 19th Street – New York TIME: 12 – 5PM INFO: Event limited for GI Trade Member only. RSVP: HERE or email to welcome@gruppo-italiano.com
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10.22.18 SIMPLY ITALIAN – Great Wines US Tour 2018
DATE: Monday, October 22nd, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: The High Line Hotel 180 10th Avenue (at 20th Street) New York NY 10011 TIME: 10AM – 6PM INFO: Event limited for Hospitality Trade Professionals and Members of The Press only. Business Card / Identification required.
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Marcello Russodivito’s Grand Opening
Come Celebrate our Grand Opening of our Marcello’s Elegant Events room and our Assaggi e Vino Room! Please join us Sunday August 19th from 1-8pm for a glass of wine and antipasto tastings as we celebrate the opening of both
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09.26.18 Grana Padano Kosher Tasting (for GI Trade Members Only)
DATE: Wednesday, September 26th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Il Gattopardo 13-15 West 54th Street New York NY 10019 TIME: 12PM INFO: Event limited for GI Trade Member only. RSVP: HERE or email to welcome@gruppo-italiano.com
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09.25.18 Gala Dinner – Il Piatto della Perfezione (for GI Trade Members Only)
DATE: Tuesday, September 25th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Il Gattopardo 13-15 West 54th Street New York NY 10019 TIME: 7PM INFO: Event limited for GI Trade Member only. RSVP: HERE or email to welcome@gruppo-italiano.com
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07.01.18 Gruppo-Italiano at the Fancy Food Show
American Executive Chef Jordan Frosolone and Gruppo-Italiano President Gianfranco Sorrentino
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07.01.18 Gruppo-Italiano at the Fancy Food Show
Gruppo-Italiano at the Fancy Food Show: remembering Cuoco Gualtiero Marchesi
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5.18.18 / ITALIAN TABLE TALKS: Chapter Two : GRAINS
Gruppo Italiano is proud to present the Second Chapter of the original series “Italian Table Talks”: Grains, From Ancient Times to Modern Life DATE: Friday, May 18th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Casa Italiana Zerilli- Marimo’ NYU 24 West 12th Street New York NY 10011
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5.18.18 / ITALIAN TABLE TALKS : Ancient Grains Dinner at The Leopard
Gruppo Italiano would be honored by your presence at the “Italian Table Talks” Ancient Grains Dinner at The Leopard at des Artistes DATE: Friday, May 18th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: The LEOPARD at des Artistes 1 West 67th Street New York NY 10023 TIME:
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5.02.18 /The Ultimate Pairing Sagrantino Happy Hour
Gruppo Italiano would be honored by your presence at the “Italian Table Talks” Ancient Grains Dinner at The Leopard at des Artistes DATE: Friday, May 2 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Osteria Morini 218 LaFayette St, New York, NY 10012 TIME: 3-6PM Proceeds from this
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2.28.18 / IL MELOGRANO: Organic, vegan, amazing tasting of fresh juices!
Gruppo Italiano and Il Melograno are honored to invite you to an amazing tasting of organic, vegan and fresh juices! DATE: Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Il Gattopardo 13-15 West 54th Street New York NY 10019 TIME: 11AM PRICE:
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2.27.18 / ITALIAN TABLE TALKS – CHAPTER ONE: “Biodiversity and the Role of the Italian Food Industry in the World”
Gruppo Italiano is proud to present the first chapter of the original series “ITALIAN TABLLE TALKS” CHAPTER ONE: Biodiversity and the Role of the Italian Food Industry in the World. DATE: Tuesday, February 27th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimó,
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1.29.18 / BENVENUTO BRUNELLO
On behalf of Consorzio de Vino Brunello di Montalcino Gruppo Italiano cordially invites you to celebrate the 2013 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. DATE: Monday, January 29th, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Gotham Hall 1356 Broadway New York NY 10018 TIME: 12AM
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1.18.18 / DIANA FRESCOBALDI and LAUDEMIO CONSORTIUM
Join Diana Frescobaldi, President of the Laudemio consortium to discover the unique character and philosophy of Laudemio Extra Vigin Olive Oil. DATE: Thursday January 18, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: The Leopard at des Artistes 1 West 67th Street. New York. NY
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1.18.18 / MOSCATO D’ASTI, SALUMI AND PROVOLONE
Gruppo Italiano invite you to a Seminar-Luncheon on ASTI Docg and Moscato d’Asti Docg, authentic Italian salumi and provolone Valpadana PDO cheese. DATE: Thursday January 18, 2018 EVENT LOCATION: Il Gattopardo Restaurant 13-15 West 54th Street. New York. NY 10019 TIME:
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10.23.17 / PRANZO ALLE COMETE
GI Restaurant Members are cordially invited to join Grupppo Italiano and Via Imports for an exclusive lunch and wine tasting to celebrate the arrival of our newest winery from Bolgheri! WHERE/WHEN: Il Gattopardo (13-15 West 54th St., NY NY 10019)
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10.15.17 / AICNY GOES PINK
The AICNY invites you to Go Pink in support of breast cancer awareness month! Join us October 15th in Little Italy for a delicious celebration in support of breast cancer research. Located in the courtyard of the Most Precious Blood
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10.10.17 / EXPLORE “ITALY’S EXCELLENCE”
Gruppo Italiano, ID Beverage Group and PW Distributors NY cordially invite you to join us explore our great portfolio at our biennial Italy’s Excellence. Here you will discover and taste Italy’s finest wines! TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10th, 12:30-5:30PM AT REMI –