Join The Italian Association on Friday, September 12th, 2014, for a culinary experience that will leave your taste buds satisfied. The inaugural food and wine event will feature five top Italian chefs in the Valley and five top Italian wineries. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. and lasts till 9 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott Salt River in Scottsdale. There will be live entertainment, wine tastings and delicious bites.
WHO:
The Italian Association and five local celebrity chefs, Andrea Volpi of Local/Central Bistro, Chris Nocosia of Sassi, Gio Osso of Virtu’, Marcellino Verzino of Marcellino Ristorante and Massimo Della Francesca of Taggia at Fire Sky Resort.
WHAT:
This is the first time The Italian Association has hosted “The Best of Italy” event. Guests will enjoy fabulous Italian cuisine and sophisticated wines from five top Italian wineries: Inama, Aia Vecchia, Marchesi di Gresy, Selvapiana and La Valentina. Live entertainment will be provided by accordionist Augie Figurelli and violinist Shannon Bohall.
WHEN:
Friday, September 12th, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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 visit “The Best of Italy” Food and Wine in Scottsdale.
COST: $50 members, $75 non-members. Price includes tastings of all chefs’ entrees and 15 wines from participating wineries. To purchase tickets, go to: brownpapertickets.com/event/835471
For more information on The Italian Association, visit www.italianassociation.org or you can like them on Facebook at facebook.com/italianassociation.
