[ 06|08|10 ]
It does not happen every day that you can see an award-winning chef cooking for you, explaining whats hes doing and actually be able to shake hands and compliment his work. Its even better if there are several of them, each one with his favourite dish to share. And for the lovers of Italian cuisine it is really rare to be able to meet two Michelin starred Italian chefs, Carlo Cracco and Giorgio Locatelli.
This was all possible at The Real Food Festival, the largest array of independent food producers in the UK that took place recently in London. The Real Food Festival was a real treat or better it was an awesome collection of real treats. ...
[ New York City, 06|02|10 ]
Come and visit altaucinastore.com to browse for artisanal Italian products. Additionally for a limited period of time Alta Cucina Store offers a special sales on selected products.
That’s the perfect opportunity to try the cheese pairing spreads by Moreno Cedroni now 50% off. The famous Italian chef of la Madonnina del Pescatore has trapped the flavours of the fresh fruits in jars, making jams that ...
[ New York City, 04|22|10 ]
Berebio Roadshow 2010 will showcase Italian organic wines at three events in Milan, Rome and New York where operators, press, sommeliers and wine lovers will meet over thirty organic and biodynamic wine producers from all over Italy.
The organic wine market is growing despite the crisis. Consumers are increasingly aware of the health benefits and the sustainability of the organic wines. So here comes BEREBIO Roadshow 2010, the opportunity for operators, press, ...
[ 04|12|10 ]
GDOWEEK is the constantly updated source for stories, news, interviews and videos on the Italian and International retail and food scene.
GDOWEEK brings you all the news about CIBUS, the premier European Trade Fair dedicated to food, with Cibus Daily. Meet the key players, follow the trends, learn about new products and formats.
For ...
[ New York City, 04|09|10 ]
Alta Cucina Epicurean Center, in New York City is proud to announce its first series of cooking classes Mediterranean Flavors sponsored by Monini extra virgin olive oil.
Located in the heart of New York City, at 28 E 38th Street (bet. Madison Ave. & Park Ave.) at street level and equipped with a restaurant kitchen, the Culinary Center is the place where top talents in every culinary discipline go to ...
[ 03|26|10 ]
La Dolce Vita, the top Italian Festival in the UK, took place recently in London. Trade and public were able to experience the best Italian wine and food through several wine tastings and cooking demos from London celebrity chefs like Andy Needham , Maurizio Morelli , Giancarlo Caldesi, Riccardo De Pra, and many more.
La Dolce Vita 2010 welcomed thousands of London residents and visitors with many stands offering Italian food and wines as well as a wealth of information about Italian tourism and real estate. Representatives of the Italian ...
[ New York City, 02|18|10 ]
Vino 2010, the second annual Italian Wine Week held in New York City, which ran from February 3 to 5 was a resounding success with more than 400 wine producers, 50 leading importers and 3000 wine buyers, marketers, sellers, journalists and eucators participating
Billed as the largest Italian wine event outside of Italy, the three day event was chock full of seminars, gala dinners and grand tastings for the press and the trade. Consumers were also offered the opportunity to try wines from the ...
[ 02|18|10 ]
Luca Maronis third annual SensofWine New York event, held on February 4, at Cipriani 42nd Street was a further confirmation of the continuing interest in new Italian wines in the United States.
Maroni likes to choose a variety of indigenous and international varieties to showcase to the American public and the response was overwhelmingly positive. Consumers responded with enthusiasm again this year and the event drew in 900 ...
[ New York City, 02|17|10 ]
Walk down any street in NYC and it will never look the same... as the days go by you will see businesses closing and new ones opening and chances are the majority of these places are eateries of some sort – from restaurants to cafes or delis.
Better yet, at least one of them is Italian as Italian eateries are a long time favorite of NYC, a place who is literally in love with Italian specialties like porchetta, traditional snacks like piadina or simply a crispy slice of pizza ...
[ New York City, 02|15|10 ]
To most there is nothing more American than McDonald's but due to globalization this is rapidly changing. Italy has indeed seen the introduction of the ‘McItaly’ line.
The ‘McItaly’ line features two new sandwiches and a salad made with all-Italian products – from the artichoke spread (Italian sandwich culture calls for delicious spreads, such as olive tapenade, sun dried tomatoes ...
[ New York City, 01|29|10 ]
The countdown has started and this is the last chance to purchase tickets for Luca Maroni’s annual Senseofwine event, the top Italian wine tasting event held on February 4th at Cipriani 42 Street.
At Sensofwine NYC, white and red wines made from several indigenous Italian varieties as well as international grapes will be available to all wine lovers who want to taste old-time favorites and discover new gems (to buy ...
[ New York City, 01|22|10 ]
Get the feel of Sensofwine from this video, shot in New York City at Cipriani 42 last February
Look at a video of SensofWine, the premier Italian Wine Tasting event, filmed at the last edition of SensofWine at Cipriani 42 in New York City. Click here to see it.
To buy tickets for the next edition of ...
[ New York City, 01|14|10 ]
Italian wine expert Luca Maroni is coming back to New York City for the third annual Sensofwine event in New York.
The wine tasting event will take place on February 4, 2010 and will be held at Cipriani 42. Maroni will showcase more than 100 wines from over 40 Top Italian producers. White and red wines will be available made from a variety of ...
[ New York City, 01|07|10 ]
Come and shop at www.altacucinastore.com and get a FREE jar of Moreno Cedroni jam when you spend $45 in online purchases.
Altacucinastore.com, the online store of Alta Cucina Society, is offering a FREE jar of Moreno Cedroni jam when you spend $45 in online purchases.
Moreno Cedroni is an acclaimed Italian chef who has received two Michelin stars for his ...
[ New York City, 12|08|09 ]
Whether you're shopping for your Holiday gifts ahead of time or doing some last-minute shopping, you'll find all the culinary delicacies you have been looking for at Alta Cucina's online store and Alta Cucina epicurean center's location.
Avoid the crowds, spend less money, and find Christmas gifts that everyone will really appreciate by buying online but for special treats, like Baci di Dama (which literally means Kisses from a Lady) cookies, walk to 22 East 38th ...
[ New York City, 11|25|09 ]
The American kitchens are getting ready to welcome another “bible” of Italian cuisine - La Cucina, The Regional Cooking of Italy, the most complete and authentic Italian cookbook ever published in the English language, featuring more than 2,000 recipes by home cooks, for home cooks.
An essential reference for every cook’s library, La Cucina was introduced to the American public with a reception held the Italian Consulate in New York where members of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina, local celebrity chefs, ...
[ 11|23|09 ]
Asti Spumante D.O.C.G. is making a splash in the New York City marketplace next month with a week long promotional tour
Asti, while well loved by Americans, is somewhat misunderstood. Previously it was seen as only a dessert wine but those in the know have been using Asti as an alternative to other sparkling wines such as Prosecco, Cava or any of the ...
[ New York City, 11|23|09 ]
Come and celebrate Asti D.O.C.G. with a glass of Asti at 26 participating restaurants, wine stores and wine shops in the New York area. Guests will be able to try Asti and to taste new dishes made especially for this week with Asti D.O.C.G.
Come and celebrate Asti D.O.C.G. with a glass of Asti at 26 participating restaurants, wine stores and wine shops in the New York area. Guests will be able to try Asti and to taste new dishes made especially for this week with Asti ...
[ New York City, 10|29|09 ]
Marathon runners all over the world prepare for the big race by attending pasta parties the night before the big day. Chatting with Alberto Paderi, one of the partners in Alta Cucina Society and a marathon runner to boot, I discovered that the bland pasta meals I had seen friends and loved ones eating before the marathon didn’t need to be so sad
Italian cuisine offers a variety of gourmet treats that can make these pasta parties fun not just for the runners but for everyone else too. These dishes can also spice up a grueling schedule and provide all the right nutrients and ...
[ New York City, 10|08|09 ]
Fattoria Mazzalupo is a beautiful estate in Tuscany, near Arezzo. Its line of handmade, natural products includes tomato-based sauces like the Arrabbiata, a flavorful Tuscan Pesto, Jams, Extra virgin Olive Oils and IGT wines.
“Everything started from my physical need for eating healthy,” Caterina Lo Franco of Fattoria Mazzalupo in Arezzo explains during a presentation of her products organized by Alta Cucina in New York, “that's when I ...
[ New York City, 10|01|09 ]
Alta Cucina brings to the U.S. the 2009 issue of Italian Fancy Food, an yearly special review of the Italian food market and its trends. Italian Fancy Food is published by GDO Week, the reknown Italian magazine for the retail and the business community, that is part of the Sole 24 Ore Group
Italian Fancy Food is a market analysis focused on the Italian available supply on the International market, featuring deep insights on the culinary traditions of the Italian territory, the gourmet production of unparalleled products and ...
[ New York City, 05|11|09 ]
Alta Cucina Epicurean Center is a culinary center located in the heart of New York City. The top talents in every culinary discipline can come to polish, discuss and teach their craft in unique chef demonstrations, hands-on cooking dinners, food & wine tastings, seminars. The Center is also open for private parties and corporate events.
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[ New York City, 04|21|09 ]
Alta Cucina is proud to announce the start of its collaboration with GDOWEEK, one of the most regarded Italian trade media in the fields of retail, food and “made in Italy”.
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[ New York City, 03|13|09 ]
If you were not able to come to Sensofwine, you can still experience it by watching the video interviews of wine experts Luca Maroni and David Lynch, and Paolo Vannini of Alta Cucina Society. Click here to see the video.
If you were not able to come to Sensofwine you can still experience it by watching the video interviews of wine experts Luca Maroni and David Lynch, and one of Alta Cucina's Founders, Paolo Vannini.
Click here to see the ...
[ New York City, 02|11|09 ]
Luca Maroni is proud to announce that he will present SensofWine’s Awards of Excellence in Outstanding Contributions in the US Italian Wine Business at the SenseofWine NYC wine tasting on February 20th.
Maroni and his team at SensofWine have chosen to honor US Italian Wine Importer, Vias Imports and Journalist and Sommelier, David Lynch for their powerful contributions in the US Italian wine business.
Vias imports an extensive ...
[ New York City, 01|15|09 ]
We are pleased to announce the grand opening of Alta Cucina new online gourmet store, www.altacucinastore.com.
It’s fun reading about Italian food and wine but it’s even more fun to experience the flavors of Italy with all your senses.
We have selected for you the most "sought after" Italian products : extra virgin olive oils, vinegars, pasta sauces, jams and marmalades, honey , seafood , sea salt . We were able to secure hard -to-find ...
[ New York City, |16|16 ]
Alta Cucina held its first holiday party in its new Epicurean center on December 9. 2009. It has been a great year for Alta Cucina with many new members joining the organization.
Among the highlights of 2009 was the opening of the Epicurean Center which also serves as a store for Alta Cucina’s premium Italian products, a dramatic increase in Alta Cucina’s web presence with an online store, a blog and ...
[ New York City, |27|7 ]
GDOWEEK is the constantly updated source for stories, news, interviews and videos on the Italian and International retail and food scene. Meet the key players, follow the trends, learn about new products and formats. Visit www.gdoweek.it
For the latest news visit ...
This holiday season, delicious Italian chocolates, cookies, after dinner liqueurs as well as Asti Spumante DOCG paired with Panettone and Pandoro, were served complimentary in select New York restaurants and Specialty shops. The promotion, organized by the Italian Trade Commission with DOLCE ITALIA, a trademark registered by the Italian Association of Confectionery Industries, was a great success.
This holiday season was sweetly launched with success by the Italian Trade Commission, in association with DOLCE ITALIA, a trademark registered by the Italian Association of Confectionery Industries to make Italian sweets ...
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The newest restaurants trend is to offer purified water as a green alternative to bottled water. All over the country, many upscale restaurants, like Del Posto, San Domenico, Osteria del Circo and Pane Caldo sell to their patrons water purified with a purification system like Natura.
There’s a movement in Manhattan, that reaches as far as San Francisco, to replace bottled water on the tables of restaurants.
New York’s Department of Environmental Protection, joined by several restaurants, ...
Enjoy authentic wines and olive oils from the Puglia region
Two of the most popular and pleasurable pastimes in the culinary world are enjoying quality wines and olive oils. You can learn more about some excellent Italian wines and olive oils--as well as sample them--at a three-day event and ...
Fine Italian products from Italys heartland
Available on Alta Cucina Mall
Academia Barilla, one of the most respected names in Italian food, boasts a robust product line featuring the finest authentic Italian goods. You can now find all these great products on the Alta Cucina Mall. Our members can apply a 10%. ...
Not even the snow could stop Aperitivo's Fans
Moretti Beer has hosted a real Italian Aperitivo event, organized by Alta Cucina, at Aroma Kitchen & Winebar, and it was a great success. Many have tasted the delicious & tasty bites prepared by chef and owner Vito Polosa ...
BuonappeMito
(Roma, Laghetto dellEur, 19-30 giugno 2008)
“BuonappeMito”
(Roma, Laghetto dell’Eur, 19-30 giugno 2008)
BuonappeMito represents the second edition of Mitinitaly Village, exhibition that celebrates the myth of the Italian Cuisine and the Mediterranean Diet, ...
Make sure is DOC
Even though Italy does not produce coffee, espresso has become one of the symbols of the much-coveted “Made in Italy” lifestyle worldwide. Indeed, it has become a popular specialty that is often copied, often unsuccessfully, ...
Not only a great book, but a cooking experience
“Truffles: Ultimate Luxury, Everyday Pleasure,” (John Wiley & Sons) is an indispensable guide for all culinary connoisseurs and especially truffle lovers. Written by the world’s foremost truffle expert and importer, ...
On November 14, Michael and Bob Eigen, owners of Premier Cru Wine Merchants, hosted a splendid event in their beautifully designed, intimate, “boutique” wine store. They treated attendees to a select choice of Italian wines: ...
FROM NONNA GENIAS CLASSIC LANGHE COOKBOOK
Rummo Pasta is proud to announce that the second dinner in their Dinner Series Club will feature Roberta Corradin, renowned Italian food journalist. Roberta will take us on a culinary trip with her back in time with a menu created ...
AS an Alta Cucina reader and supporter you are invited.
The dinner fee is $70. Call the numbers below
Who can resist authentic Italian cuisine shared with interesting personalities engaged in lively, informative discussions? Now, all this and more can be enjoyed thanks to a new dinner series called “Interesting People, ...
At Alta Cucina we are very excited to have Roberta Corradin on our team.
Roberta is first of all a friend, but she is also an expert of Italian food.
Roberta Corradin, food writer, fiction writer and journalist, was born in Susa, in the mountain region close to Turin, Italy. She currently publishes food and travel articles on the weekly L'Espresso, the monthly magazines of the ...
Come and Join us for drinks!
Picture this - grand buffets that feature delicious pasta dishes (either cold or hot), risottos, salads, ethnic food, seafood, meat and vegetable skewers, cheese and cold cuts…this is not a dream, this is a picture perfect ...
100 recipes by Piedmonts favorite grandmother now available in the U.S.
BUY THE BOOK HERE
Think of all the great food Italian grandmothers are known to make…now think that all those recipes are available in a great book. Now Nonna Genia (Grandma Genia in English), the most authoritative and thorough cookbook of ...
You are invited to the party!
Alta Cucina Inc., an Epicurean Society founded to explore, share and celebrate premium quality Italian food and wine products, is hosting an inaugural party to introduce its services and its web site, ...
Record breaking cake!
A deliciously warm climate and an intensely bright sun make of the Venosta Valley the birthplace of Italy’s most flavorful strawberries. Here these juicy, red delicacies grow and ripe slowly, while the idyllic weather ...
Alta Cucina Society is proud to welcome to its Board of Advisors two new members both representatives of the Italian culinary world.
Marco Petrini, President of Monini North America Inc.
After graduating "cum laude" at the Boston College (School of Management) in 1985, Mr. Petrini returned to Italy to manage its family business. The Petrini Group managed 5 ...
Try the precious delicacies by Schiraldi of Minervino pastry shop
Want to do something special for Easter? Give a unique personalized chocolate egg made by the renown Apulian pastry shop Schiraldi of Minervino (Bari), a proud member of the Consortium Apulia is Good. The designs are unique and extremely ...
Manhattan is in love with radicchio. The savory salad from the Veneto region has captured the hearts of all thanks to a series of successful and tasty events.
Manhattan is in love with radicchio. The savory salad from the Veneto region has captured the hearts of all thanks to a series of successful and “tasty” events.
The most attended was a workshop of traditional recipes held ...
The combinations are limitless
Imagine a cookie. What comes to your mind?
Chocolate, vanilla, honey, maybe cream or nuts.
Something that would never come to mind are eggplant, parmigiano reggiano, endive or even guacamole. Well then, think again, as Sebastiano Monte, ...
Nero Wolf investigates murder among the world's greatest chefs
What are we talking about? Alta Cucina takes part in a mystery novel?
Yes indeed…the story involves a crime, a detective and a culinary competition. Alta Cucina is the title of a novel written in 1938 by Rex Stout, whose ...
New cooking book reveals a little-known side of the famous artist
New cooking book reveals a little-known side of the famous artist
Leonardo da Vinci: painter, sculptor, inventor, mathematician – chef?
While details of Da Vinci’s artistic life are common knowledge, especially after ...
