On Thursday, October 27, as part of the first-ever Taste of Italy Dallas, Italian food expert Jeremy Parzen will lead a seminar on the olive oils of Calabria featuring the oils of Tenuta Pantano (Badolato, Catanzaro). As guests sample a flight of extra-virgin olive oils, they will also enjoy light bites created especially to pair …

Taste Calabrian olive oil featuring Tenuta Pantano, October 27 at Eataly Dallas. Read More »

Register now: Sicilian Wines Master Class in Houston 10/17 and Dallas 10/20. The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce South Central is pleased to present a Sicilian Wines Master Class. The Houston event will be led by Jaime De Leon, advanced sommelier in the Court of Master Sommeliers and regional buyer and wine program manager for Kroger. …

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SAVE THE DATE: Sicilian Wines Master Class in Houston 10/17 and Dallas 10/20. The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce South Central is pleased to present a Sicilian Wines Master Class featuring the wines of Cambria (Messina) and Madaudo (Messina). The wines and appellations to be tasted during the seminar will include Etna, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, a …

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Buyer and media registration for Taste of Italy Dallas at Eataly is NOW OPEN! Meet importers, distributors, restaurateurs, chefs, sommeliers, buyers, and specialized media. If you are a buyer, trade specialist, or food-focused writer, blogger, or influencer, click HERE to register! (NO DEADLINE for registration.) Click here for the list of exhibitors (updated daily). We …

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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 …

A new authentic Italian restaurant opens in Houston: Davanti. Read More »

“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 …

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