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Jeremy Parzen

IACC members at the Texas Restaurant Show. Thanks and congrats to the Texas Restaurant Associaton!

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce South Central would like to share its heartfelt thanks and warm congratulations to the Texas Restaurant Association for having hosted a phenomenal Texas Restaurant Show (formerly the TRA Marketplace) in Dallas this week at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. More than 5,000 restaurateurs and industry experts were in attendance. …

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A new authentic Italian restaurant opens in Houston: Davanti.

Congratulations to longtime IACC member chef Roberto Crescini (above, left) and his business partner and veteran Houston restaurateur, Francisco Calza (right), for the launch of their new restaurant Davanti! The restaurant officially opened its doors earlier this week. “Located near Central Market at 2900 Weslayan St.,” writes restaurant editor Eric Sandler for the popular lifestyle …

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IACC members featured at 85th annual Texas Restaurant Show in Dallas, July 10-11. Register now.

The staff at the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce South Central is gearing up for the Texas Restaurant Association’s annual trade fair, the Texas Restaurant Show, July 10-11 in Dallas, now in its 85th year (see below for more background on the event). Click here to register. Use the following code: TRSItalia22. Please note that you …

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Join us Thurs. 7/14 for a reception at the Carter Museum in Ft. Worth: Whistler, Sargent, Venetian glass and Prosecco!

On Thursday, July 14, IACC partner Jeremy Parzen, author of the popular Italian food and culture blog Do Bianchi, will be leading a Prosecco tasting at the Amon Carter Museum in Ft. Worth. Jeremy, who studied in Venice as a doctoral candidate, is not only a lively speaker but also an expert on all things Venetian. …

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IACCTX helps Italians abroad obtain Italian citizenship.

Many countries allow for dual citizenship with the United States, and every government has its own set of immigration policies and citizenship laws, which in turn shape the eligibility requirements and the conditions one must meet in order to apply for dual citizenship. Notably, the Italian government’s requirements to apply for Italian citizenship jure sanguinis …

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Italian food world mourns the loss of Adriano Grosoli, the “king” of traditional balsamic vinegar.

“Our Adriano has left us,” wrote his daughter Mariangela late last week on Instagram (image via the Aceto Balsamico del Duca dal 1891 Instagram). “He was a great father and a tender grandfather. His example of love for his family, passion for his work, and admiration and respect for his co-workers will always be with …

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Nana’s Creole Italian Table: A new book on Sicilian cooking in New Orleans by IACC partner Liz Williams.

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce South Central couldn’t be more thrilled to share the news: IACC partner and founder of the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans, Liz Williams, has published a new cookery book this month, Nana’s Creole Italian Table (LSU Press 2022). Not only is Liz a leading authority on Italian-American …

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Dispatch from Houston by the legendary Darrell Corti, featured Taste of Italy speaker and “tastemaker” to a generation of Americans.

Above, from left: Rick Mindermann (Darrell Corti’s assistant), Ed Revak (a Houston-based spirits distributor), Darrell Corti, and Jeremy Parzen (Taste of Italy co-organizer and emcee). Darrell Corti, says celebrated food writer Colman Andrews, co-founder of Saveur magazine, “is one of those people whose importance is far greater than the name recognition.” The quote comes from …

Dispatch from Houston by the legendary Darrell Corti, featured Taste of Italy speaker and “tastemaker” to a generation of Americans. Read More »