Join the Italian Association on Friday, September 18, 2015 for one of the best culinary showcases Scottsdale has ever seen. This food and wine celebration will feature delicious bites from five Valley, top Italian chefs and wine tastings from five top Italian wineries. The event begins at 6 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Salt River in Scottsdale. With only 200 seats available, don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to experience the “Best of Italy!”

WHO:  The Italian Association of Arizona and five Italian local celebrity chefs; Massimo De Francesca of Taggia at Fire Sky Resort, Chris Nicosia of Sassi, Gio’ Osso of Virtu’,Marcellino Verzino of Marcellino Ristorante and Andrea Volpi of Toscana Osteria.

WHAT:  This is the second annual “Best of Italy” event that the Italian Association has hosted. Guests will enjoy fabulous Italian cuisine and sophisticated wines from five top Italian wineries from different regions: Cantine Catena, Cesari, Fanti, San Felice, and Vietti.

WHEN:  Friday, September 18, 2015 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Registration starts at 5:30 pm.

WHERE:  Courtyard Marriott Salt River
Mark Ballroom
5201 North Pima
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

* To book a room with a special rate at the Courtyard Marriott Salt River, contact info@italianassociation.org.

COST:  Tickets are $99 for members, $125 for non-members if purchased in advance or $125 for members, $150 for non-members at the door. Price includes tastings of all chefs’ entrees and 15 wines from participating wineries. To purchase tickets online, go tohttp://italianassociation.advertisingbusinessconsultants.com/.