05-17-2008, 03:54 PM
One of the finest exports from Italy is the delicious FOOD AND WINE and the Sydney Italian Festival is certainly celebrating this with an array of special events, demonstrations, classes and experiences for everyone, from adults to children, to enjoy such as:
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• ITALIA – DELIZIA! Where you can revel in discussions with Sydney’s top Italian Chefs on 22nd May
• GELATISSIMO: Discover the history of gelato at the Gelatissimo Workshop on 24th May and 7th June – they have opened up their factory so that you can see and learn how gelato is made. On top of that you will also get to taste fresh gelato straight from the ‘trittico’ (gelato mixer)
• PRIMO ITALIANO: organised by City of Sydney on the 25th May you can head to Sydney’s original Little Italy and enjoy ‘atmosphere Italiana’ with contemporary Italian food, wine and all-day live entertainment on Stanley Streets, East Sydney from 11am – 5pm
• GPO presents CHEESE AND WINE ROOM - CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN ITALIAN TASTINGS during May and June. GPO Sydney is passionate about teaching others the pleasure of enjoying great cheese and wine. During the Sydney Italian Festival you are invited to experience new aromas and flavours with knowledgeable sommeliers and fromagers who will guide you through four delicious Italian cheeses matched with four sensational Italian wines. This lively and informative presentation is available for Northern Italian Classics on 27th May and 4th June, and Central and Southern Italian on 28th May and 10th June. You will also be provided with notes you can take home with you!
• VIVA LEICHHARDT: presented by Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce and Co.As.It, is a colourful series of events over the weekend of 7th June for all ages, it includes: an Italian Wine Discovery; A Foodies Walking Tour where you enjoy a guided tour of Norton Street, an authentic Italian breakfast as well as a three-course lunch. There is even something for the children such as the Kids Gelato Making and Pasta Art Classes
• Children are also invited to learn Italian cooking at Kids’ Cooking Class on 21st May. Adults who want to learn the art of Italian Cooking should visit the Pasta Making Demo on 22nd May or join in at the Modern Italian Cooking Classes on 26th May -
• Discussion Forum on the quality of Italian alimentary products. Title: The Italian Sounding, The Threat of Immigration†(5th June) at the Museum of Contemporary Art at Circular Quay. David and Tristan Harris from Harris Farm, discussing “What Retailers Require from Italian importersâ€. George Angelidis from Norton Street Grocers, discussing “Importance of Italian Branded Productsâ€. Robbie Mayer, from Mayer Imports discussing “Regulatory requirements and issue†and Terry Ryan from Barilla, discussing The Appeal of Italian Brandsâ€.
• Watch demonstrations and sample mouth-watering Italian cuisine prepared by renowned Italian chefs at the best restaurants in Sydney; wandering the OPEN AIR MARKET exploring and indulging in a selection of Italian regional produce as well as sipping Italian wine. You can even take things a step further and attend a virtual tour, visiting six regions to discover why the wines are unique, how to match Italian wine with food, and learn the distinct difference between northern and southern Italian wines and much more at the Italian Wine Discovery on the 5th June
The Sydney Italian Festival, organized by the Italian trade Commission under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy, is for the fifth time welcoming Sydney residents and visitors to celebrate the Italian lifestyle, culture and technology as well as discover the finest qualities of Italy by participating in the various events that will take place in Sydney from the May 20th – June 10th including fashion, design, food, wine, art, culture, film, music and sport.
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• ITALIA – DELIZIA! Where you can revel in discussions with Sydney’s top Italian Chefs on 22nd May
• GELATISSIMO: Discover the history of gelato at the Gelatissimo Workshop on 24th May and 7th June – they have opened up their factory so that you can see and learn how gelato is made. On top of that you will also get to taste fresh gelato straight from the ‘trittico’ (gelato mixer)
• PRIMO ITALIANO: organised by City of Sydney on the 25th May you can head to Sydney’s original Little Italy and enjoy ‘atmosphere Italiana’ with contemporary Italian food, wine and all-day live entertainment on Stanley Streets, East Sydney from 11am – 5pm
• GPO presents CHEESE AND WINE ROOM - CENTRAL, NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN ITALIAN TASTINGS during May and June. GPO Sydney is passionate about teaching others the pleasure of enjoying great cheese and wine. During the Sydney Italian Festival you are invited to experience new aromas and flavours with knowledgeable sommeliers and fromagers who will guide you through four delicious Italian cheeses matched with four sensational Italian wines. This lively and informative presentation is available for Northern Italian Classics on 27th May and 4th June, and Central and Southern Italian on 28th May and 10th June. You will also be provided with notes you can take home with you!
• VIVA LEICHHARDT: presented by Leichhardt Chamber of Commerce and Co.As.It, is a colourful series of events over the weekend of 7th June for all ages, it includes: an Italian Wine Discovery; A Foodies Walking Tour where you enjoy a guided tour of Norton Street, an authentic Italian breakfast as well as a three-course lunch. There is even something for the children such as the Kids Gelato Making and Pasta Art Classes
• Children are also invited to learn Italian cooking at Kids’ Cooking Class on 21st May. Adults who want to learn the art of Italian Cooking should visit the Pasta Making Demo on 22nd May or join in at the Modern Italian Cooking Classes on 26th May -
• Discussion Forum on the quality of Italian alimentary products. Title: The Italian Sounding, The Threat of Immigration†(5th June) at the Museum of Contemporary Art at Circular Quay. David and Tristan Harris from Harris Farm, discussing “What Retailers Require from Italian importersâ€. George Angelidis from Norton Street Grocers, discussing “Importance of Italian Branded Productsâ€. Robbie Mayer, from Mayer Imports discussing “Regulatory requirements and issue†and Terry Ryan from Barilla, discussing The Appeal of Italian Brandsâ€.
• Watch demonstrations and sample mouth-watering Italian cuisine prepared by renowned Italian chefs at the best restaurants in Sydney; wandering the OPEN AIR MARKET exploring and indulging in a selection of Italian regional produce as well as sipping Italian wine. You can even take things a step further and attend a virtual tour, visiting six regions to discover why the wines are unique, how to match Italian wine with food, and learn the distinct difference between northern and southern Italian wines and much more at the Italian Wine Discovery on the 5th June
The Sydney Italian Festival, organized by the Italian trade Commission under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy, is for the fifth time welcoming Sydney residents and visitors to celebrate the Italian lifestyle, culture and technology as well as discover the finest qualities of Italy by participating in the various events that will take place in Sydney from the May 20th – June 10th including fashion, design, food, wine, art, culture, film, music and sport.
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