WE HAVE REACHED THE FULL CAPACITY OF THE VENUE. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT
IF YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL OF THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (RESTAURANT OWNERS, CHEFS, BEVERAGE MANAGERS, BUYERS AT HOTELS AND RESTAURANT CHAINS), CRUISE INDUSTRY, F&B IMPORTERS AND DISTRIBUTORS, REGISTER HERE.
Do not miss the opportunity to meet with 30+ italian food & wine producers, importers and distributors of italian products, hospitality suppliers. Join the authentic italian food & wine festival!
Authentic Italian is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami which mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors. It aims to connect Italian F&B producers, F&B importers and distributors representing Italian brands, and hospitality suppliers with local chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality professionals, importers, and distributors.
The event also enriches the understanding and appreciation of Italian culture by promoting the country’s food and wine to a selected public of food lovers, through partnerships with authentic Italian restaurants, bakeries and gourmet markets that will delight the public with their signature dishes.
PROGRAM
- 3.00 pm-6.00 pm B2B SESSION - Professionals Only
Festival pre-opening for business-oriented activities
Including
- B2B Meetings among exhibitors and professionals of the industry
- Talks led by profiled representatives of large-scale retail trade
- Executive Wine Tasting: producers presents their labels to 10 top representatives of the local hospitality industry (hotel and restaurant chains, cruise industry)
- Festival Opening Ceremony and Industry Networking Cocktail with the participation of local authorities.
- 6.00 pm-8.30 pm GRAND TASTING - open to General Public
A feast for the senses. The best and true Italian food & wine in Miami.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.
Including
- Gourmet Experiences: two masterclasses organized in private rooms in co-branding with F&B Italian producers and local restaurateurs to learn more about the traditional ingredients of Italian cuisine:
6:45pm - 7:15pm | "True Italian ingredients for creative Seafood Charcuterie"
Presented by: Palazzo di Varignana and Valdo
Featuring: Andrea Marchesin, Executive Chef, Toscana Divino Hospitality Group
Wine pairing by Valdo
7:30pm - 8:00pm | "Raw and Natural Tuscan Cooking"
Presented by: Consorzio per la Tutela dell’Olio Extravergine d'Oliva Toscano IGP
Featuring: Andrea Marchesin, Executive Chef, Toscana Divino Hospitality Group
Wine pairing by Ruffino
PARKING: Information about parking at the location will be provided soon.
BE SAFE, DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE! We strongly encourage attendees to use Uber or Lyft to reach the venue.
This is a 21+ only event.
***NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR***
Important note: complimentary entrance is guaranteed only upon arrival before 5.00pm and also grants access to the Grand Tasting (from 6.00pm). Arrival after 5.00pm will be charged at the entrance with the full Grand Tasting ticket fee ($32).
Watch here the video recap of the last edition: