ICCO Canada Pentola d'Oro Awards Booklet (2021)

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PENTOLA D’ORO AWARDS

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada

A MESSAGE FROM ANDREA FERRARI, AMBASSADOR OF ITALY IN CANADA

A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER DOUG FORD

A MESSAGE FROM Hon. Michael A. Tibollo

A LETTER FROM John Tory, Mayor of Toronto

A LETTER FROM Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C. Mayor

A message from Adrian Thomas, EUCCAN President

a Letter from ICCO Canada Co-Presidents Tony Altomare and Pat Pelliccione

A MESSAGE FROM ICCO CANADA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CORRADO PAINA

ICCO CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021

ICCO CANADA STAFF

ICCO CANADA PENTOLA D’ORO AWARDS 2021 PRODUCTION

2021 ICCO CANADA PENTOLA D’ORO AWARDS

PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Italy-Canada AWARD

INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEUR AWARD

Lifetime Achievement AWARD

CHEF PAOLO CACCIANI AND CHEF LILY CHANG

pentola d’oro past winners

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada

It is with great pleasure that I join everyone participating in the 9th edition of the Pentola d’Oro Awards, hosted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO) Canada.

The Pentola d’Oro is the annual gala dinner that promotes excellence in food and wine and recognizes individuals as well as businesses and their outstanding contributions to Ontario’s food and beverage industry. This year’s edition will celebrate the quintessential food and wine specialties from the Lazio region focusing on its regional products and authentic flavours.

ICCO Canada is proud to celebrate its 60th Anniversary of the partnership between Canada and Italy.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank ICCO Canada for their important work in promoting

business development within Canadian and Italian companies.

This year, we faced significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic. While our celebrations may be different from previous years, they still hold the same significance and meaning.

Wishing everyone attending a wonderful and enjoyable gala dinner and celebration!

Ottawa

2021

Justin Trudeau’ Prime minister

A message from Andrea Ferrari, Ambassador of Italy in Canada

I am very pleased to join this distinguished company in sending greetings to the participants, the creators and organizers of this ninth edition of the Pentola d’Oro Awards. My sincere thanks go to the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario for this outstanding yearly event dedicated to highlighting Italian excellence in the Food & Beverage sector.

The quality of our products, the care we take in growing and crafting them, and our virtuosity at combining them and pairing them with the best wines, define what the world knows and appreciates as the “Italian way of life,” the Italian lifestyle – of which we are naturally very proud. We do not eat to live, nor do we live to eat. For us Italians, the table is a special place. Around it, we join family and friends, we share emotions, we do business. Clearly then, a healthy diet, one that nourishes not only the body, but the spirit as well, is one of the fundamental ingredients of a good life.

I am happy to see that more and more Italian products are becoming part of the daily life of Canadian families, just as I am happy to see the growing contribution of our

fellow Italians to the steady development of the Food & Beverage industry in Ontario. Our bilateral trade numbers in the sector are encouraging. This is further testament to the deep ties between Italy and this extraordinary country, ties that go well beyond the world of commerce, ties that I will work to strengthen further during my mandate.

To the winners of this year’s Pentola d’Oro Awards, to the organizers, supporters, and sponsors I extend my very best wishes for continued success and personal well-being. I urge you to continue to aim high. The margins are there, and the nature of the relationship we have built with our Canadian friends demands it.

Con rinnovate felicitazioni ai vincitori e con i migliori auguri di buon lavoro a tutti.

Andrea Ferrari

A MESSAGE FROM PREMIER DOUG FORD

I want to extend warm greetings to everyone taking part in the 9th annual Pentola d’Oro Awards. This is a chance to recognize the businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to our food and beverage industry.

I thank the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada for hosting this annual celebration of excellence in food and wine.

Ontario is proud to be home to a large and dynamic Italian Canadian business community whose embers have made their mark in their fields. Their endeavours and accomplishments play an important role in strengthening our province and reinforcing the

longstanding bonds of friendship and trade between Canada and Italy.

I know this has been a challenging time for our business community, and I thank all of you for your resilience, innovativeness and community spirit. As we emerge from this unprecedented crisis, our local business associations will play an important role in reenergizing our economy and getting us back on track. Have a wonderful evening, everyone!

Doug Ford Premier

A MESSAGE FROM Hon. Michael

A. Tibollo

Dear friends,

On behalf of the government of Ontario and our Premier Doug Ford, I wish to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada on the occasion of the 9th Pentola d’Oro Awards. This important gala does so much to promote and celebrate the many individuals and businesses who have made incredible and lasting contributions to Ontario’s food and beverage industry.

ICCO Canada has always gone above and beyond to acknowledge the many individuals and businesses in our Italian community who have made - and continue to make - notable achievements in the arts, entertainment, sports, education, science, business and politics.

Our government is proud to join ICCO Canada, and all of you here tonight, in celebrating the vibrant, rich heritage and culture of the Italian community. This community continues to make vital contributions to our province’s growth and prosperity, and will always be recognized by our government.

I’ve always believed that it is our culture and traditions that define who we are, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with sharing our culture and traditions with each other. The more we know about each other and celebrate our culture, the easier it is to love and respect each other.

To tonight’s award winners – tonight is your night. Be proud of everything you have accomplished and for all that you have contributed to Ontario’s food and beverage sector. On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I extend a sincere congratulations to each of you.

Thank you, stay safe and God bless.

Sincerely

Michael A. Tibollo MPP, Vaughan-Woodbridge Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions

John

Tory,

Toronto A LETTER FROM

Mayor

of

It is my pleasure to extend greetings and a warm welcome to everyone attending the Pentola d’Oro Awards, hosted by the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario.

I am pleased you are continuing to hold your event while carefully following COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

Congratulations on the 9th edition of your awards program, which celebrates the very best in food and wine and recognizes businesses for their outstanding contributions to the food and beverage industry.

Thank you for recognizing the talented individuals

and businesses for their outstanding contributions to Toronto’s food and beverage industry. I hope you have an enjoyable and informative event.

Congratulations are also extended to the Chamber on the occasion of its 60th anniversary of its partnership between Canada and Italy and the vital role the Chamber plays in the business community.

On behalf of Toronto City Council, please accept my best wishes for a memorable event and continued success.

Yours truly,

John Tory Mayor of Toronto

Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua, P.C. Mayor A LETTER FROM

I am pleased to extend greetings to everyone attending the ICCO Canada Pentola d’Oro Awards Gala. Tonight’s event is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the extraordinary individuals and organizations contributing to Ontario’s food and beverage industry.

This year, ICCO Canada celebrates the 60th anniversary of its partnership between Canada and Italy. Since the 1930s, the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario has united professionals across the province to support entrepreneurs and economic development opportunities. Canadians of Italian origin have made and continue to play a significant role in nation-building. In Vaughan, our Italian Canadian community represents more than 30 per cent of Vaughan’s culturally diverse and vibrant population and actively contributes to all aspects of city-building and community-building.

The City of Vaughan has a long and proud history of successful business leadership. As one of the fastestgrowing municipalities in Canada, we value the mission

and determination of entrepreneurs who innovate and bring new ideas to the marketplace. With more than 19,000 companies that employ more than 225,000 people, Vaughan is an economic leader in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

I want to thank the ICCO for fostering investment opportunities and cultural collaboration between Canada and Italy. Vaughan’s diversity is the core of our vibrant civic life, and we are grateful for the many positive contributions of our thriving Italian community.

Congratulations to all of tonight’s honourees. Please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable evening.

Yours sincerely,

Hon. Maurizio Bevilacqua Mayor, City of Vaughan

“I am proud of my Italian heritage and culture, and thanks to the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada, their programs and courses, I have been able to learn more about the history, the cuisine and the people, and share with my own community online.

Grazie!”

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Adrian Thomas, EUCCAN President

The EU and Canada have a long and storied history, with our leaders having reaffirmed this relationship at the latest EU-Canada summit in Brussels. Our two societies are bound by common interests, democratic values and strong people-to-people ties. CETA – fully operative since 2017 – is a business and commercial extension of this fruitful union. These positive results demonstrate that this comprehensive trade agreement helps companies take advantage of new business opportunities in terms of trade and investment on both sides of the Atlantic.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the shifting global economy have shown once more that the EU and Canada have a similar vision. The EU and Canada have both pledged to work on a sustainable and inclusive post-COVID-19 socio-economic recovery plan while addressing climate change and environmental challenges.

By now, we know that sustainability is no longer a choice; with ongoing pressure on resources, our mentality and habits must change. The severe consequences of global warming were on full display just this summer, where we had a glimpse of what could sadly become an ongoing reality. As COP26 is setting a new standard for global climate action, we now know we must limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. But direction and legal frameworks are merely a starting point, with businesses and local communities taking a front seat in the move to a zero-carbon economy. EUCCAN is willing to contribute to this global recovery through innovative, inclusive and resilient economic measures.

EUCCAN has been a supporter of EU/Canada trade relations for over 25 years. Thanks to the support of the EU Delegation in Canada, EUCCAN has seen considerable growth over the past four years. Today, a new strategy is being put in place: becoming a strong advocate for EU companies in Canada, thanks to the creation of industry committees to promote future opportunities between EU and Canadian companies.

We look forward to sharing our knowledge with you and advocating on your behalf.

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a Letter from ICCO Canada Co-Presidents, Tony Altomare and Pat Pelliccione

Distinguished Guests:

As Co-Presidents of the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada), it is a pleasure and an honour to welcome you to the 9th edition of the ICCO Canada Pentola d’Oro Awards!

With the recent reopening and kick-starting of the economic recovery plan, companies are now ready to take a decisive step into the post-pandemic future, to prepare for what is beyond the horizon. As a facilitator of economic and business relations between Canada and Italy, ICCO Canada is working diligently for all of its members and network.

Our annual gala promotes Italian culinary lifestyle and showcases companies and professionals within the industry, in short, those who are wholeheartedly committed to promoting Made in Italy commerce in Ontario.

We want to express our sincere congratulations to all recipients of this year’s Pentola d’Oro Awards: Cataldi Fresh Markets Inc., Giulietta Ristorante, Eataly Toronto and Rossana Di Zio Magnotta. With ambitious actions and courageous determination,

tonight’s winners are doing their part to face everyday challenges while achieving success and creating future opportunities. To all of our winners, we are extremely grateful for how your are making a difference to improve the food and beverage industry in Ontario.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Unioncamere Lazio, Lavazza Group and all of this evening’s sponsors. We are also extremely grateful to all our supporters and partners who have made this evening possible.

A special thanks goes out to the entire staff of ICCO Canada as well as Executive Director Corrado Paina for their continuous dedication and hard work.

We hope you enjoy this evening’s event!

Sincerely,

Tony Altomare Pat Pelliccione

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the business community of Italian origin, as well as celebrating the Italian companies which have decided to come to Canada:

• Rosanna Magnotta: a monument to courage in life and in business, a model of ethics and leadership for today’s youth.

• Giulietta Restaurant: successful in a highly competitive field with a pro-active business model, demonstrating a creative approach and respect for the deep tradition of Italian gastronomy.

• Tony Cataldi: bringing to the table (an appropriate metaphor!) the strength, resilience and dynamism of the companies which are able to grow in the world of large-scale distribution.

Back in 1961, a few Italian entrepreneurs decided to band together to create the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto. In other parts of the world, other Italian entrepreneurs followed suit. Today there are almost 80 head offices and nearly 50 branches of the Italian Chamber of Commerce spread all over the world.

The Italian Chambers Abroad Network has been created to offer a systemic service to Italian companies that are looking to make a move abroad and to foreign companies that wish to do commerce with Italy.

Globally, there are over five million Italian citizens and more than 60 million people of Italian origin, with the population of Italy totalling nearly 60 million. The Italian Chambers of Commerce make a point to reside, operate and make a difference within these business communities.

We have been an active member of the local community since 1961, with the foundations being set even before then (previously an Italian Chamber of Commerce was active in Toronto before the Second World War). Our mission: to work with local business communities of Italian origin and Italian entrepreneurs living abroad.

We have worked with many Canadian companies run by managers and owners of Italian origin, from construction companies to law firms, from importers and distributors of food and wine to innovation companies, from pharmaceutical factories to financial institutions.

Tonight, we recognize the best representatives of this community,

• Eataly: the temple of Italian food. Its owner Oscar Farinetti – in his biography recently published by Rizzoli in Italy – recognises our role in this successful company opening in Canada.

The story of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and of the Canadian Italian community is deeply intertwined. As a testament to this long history, we encourage everyone to purchase a copy of our latest editorial project, “Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” which tells the story of the Italian-Canadian business community in the GTA from 1900 up until today.

Tonight, the edition of Pentola d’Oro, is a special moment, a platform as well as a bastion of the sparkling world of the Italian food and wine industry. These past sixty years are an account of a life-long dedication to the service of local companies, small, medium and large.

Without all of you – the entrepreneurs, the store owners, the importers, the distributors, the restaurateurs, the chefs – ICCO Canada would not exist. The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) will be blowing out the candles on its 60th birthday not just to celebrate the past but to bring more light, more energy and more power to the future our inspirational community.

Thank you.

Corrado Paina

ICCO CANADA BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021

CO-PRESIDENTS

Co-President

Mr. Tony Altomare

President, INTER-TRANSPORT LTD

Co-President

Mr. Patrick Pelliccione

President, Jan K. Overweel Limited

DIRECTORS

Joseph Balsamo

CFP, CIM, VP, Investment Advisor, Portfolio Manager

CIBC Wood Gundy, CIBC Private Wealth Management

Riccardo Bressan President

BT Consulting

Daniela Carcasole Partner

Ernst & Young LLP

Andrea Chiaramello

Vice President Sales Canada

Lavazza Premium Coffees

Corporation

Mary Dalimonte

President

Retail and Food Transformations, Mary Dalimonte Inc.

Ernie De Carlo

Senior Vice President, National Accounts

Concord National - Ontario Division

Enrico De Pasquale Principal Entra Investments Inc.

Antonio Di Domenico Partner

Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP

John Fabbro Partner, Taxation Services KPMG LLP

Greg Farano Partner Gardiner Roberts LLP

Giuseppe Fiorella General Manager AB Energy Canada Ltd

Jenny Longo Director, Private Brands Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc.

Bambina Marcello Independent Director

Mario Nigro Partner

Stikeman Elliott LLP

Corrado Paina

Executive Director

Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada

Ron Sedran

Managing Director

Equity Capital Markets

Canaccord Genuity

Deanna Stea Partner

Dutton Brock LLP

Richard Trevisan

Chief Operating Officer

R. Ferri Automotive

Vittorio Turinetti di Priero Partner

LCA Law Firm

HONORARY DIRECTORS

Honorary Director

H.E. Andrea Ferrari Ambassador

Embassy of Italy to Canada

Honorary Director

Eugenio Sgrò

Consul General

Consulate General of Italy in Toronto

Corrado Paina, Executive Director

Tiziana Tedesco, Deputy Director

Marisa Guida, Office Administrator

Mary Chirico, Events & Marketing Manager

Astrid D’Urzo, Project Manager

Ilaria Venoso, Events & Communication Coordinator

Richard Bressan, Trade and Business Consultant

Monica Gammarota – Membership Coordinator

ICCO CANADA PENTOLA D’ORO AWARDS 2021 PRODUCTION

Mary Chirico

Events & Marketing Manager

Ilaria Venoso

Event & Communication Coordinator

Monica Gammarota

Event Coordinator

EDITORIAL

Editor in Chief: Corrado Paina

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PENTOLA D’ORO AWARDS

The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario Canada (ICCO Canada) is the catalyst to developing business and cultural alliances among visionaries, entrepreneurs and global organizations in Canada and Italy.

On Friday, November 26, 2021, ICCO Canada celebrates the 9th edition of the Pentola D’Oro Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony.

The event takes place at Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, 25 British Columbia Road, Toronto.

The 2021 ICCO Canada Pentola d’Oro Awards are promoting excellence in food and wine and recognize individuals as well as businesses and their outstanding contributions to the food and beverage industry.

The event brings together the key players in the food and wine sector of Ontario such as restaurants, suppliers, grocery and beverage experts, as well as packaging innovators and delivery providers, including members of the media, influencers and bloggers, all in a “Made in Italy” environment.

Organized in collaboration with Unioncamere Lazio, this year’s edition celebrates quintessential food and wine specialties from the Lazio region in Italy, focusing on regional products and authentic flavors.

For the second year in a row, Lavazza Group is confirming its support as the Main Sponsor.

AWARD CATEGORIES

Pentola d’Oro Award

Awarded to a Canadian company or individual who has excelled in the food and beverage industry – from farming to food production, packaging, retail and distribution.

Lifetime Achievement Award

This award recognizes exceptional leaders who have made outstanding, far reaching and long-lasting contributions to the industry during the course of their careers.

Italy- Canada Award

Awarded to a Canadian or Italian company that has excelled in business and cultural relations between Italy and Canada and has invested in the promotion and development of the Italian food industry in both countries.

Innovative Entrepreneur Award

This award recognizes an individual or a company that has founded a successful business in the food and beverage Industry in Ontario. This entrepreneur will have personally exhibited extraordinary inspiration, leadership and innovation in their business pursuits.

2021 Selection Committee

Tony Altomare

Andrea Chiaramello

Mary Dalimonte

Ernie De Carlo

Roberto Fracchioni

Jenny Longo

Corrado Paina

Pat Pelliccione

Domenic Primucci

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Back in 1979 my parents Francesco and Rosa Cataldi first opened their doors of a local, independent grocery store called “Generi Alimentari Cataldi” in Lamezia Terme, near Calabria, Italy. It was the start of what would become a long family tradition. The store was small but carried everything you could possibly want, ranging from groceries to farm products. In 1989, my parents decided to come to Canada and open a grocery store with a European touch and called it “Lamezia Grocery”. As our family grew, so did our passion for the business, meaning it was time to expand. Today we proudly serve two locations in Toronto and Vaughan.

Cataldi Fresh Market symbolizes Italy and its rich culinary history, and with this in mind we are constantly striving to be a true Italian marketplace!

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Italy-Canada AWARD

eataly

Focused on providing high quality products for all, Eataly is the largest Italian retail and dining experience in the world, transforming the way consumers experience food, beverage, and culture. Eataly Toronto, the authentic Italian marketplace, opened in the Manulife Centre at 55 Bloor Street West in November 2019.

The 50,000 square foot culinary destination, located in the heart of the Yorkville neighbourhood, features food counters, production labs, restaurants, bars, a cooking school, a brewery, and a market that all offer traditional Italian food in a vibrant ambiance.

To learn more about Eataly please visit www.Eataly.ca.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2021 PENTOLA D’ORO AWAR D WINNERS

ENTREPRENEUR AWARD

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David Minicucci and Rob Rossi

Co-Owner, Giulietta Restaurant

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Giulietta celebrates the lively and affable spirit of Italian cuisine, with heartfelt cooking inspired by the unique regional flavours of Italy.

Classic Italian cocktails, a curated wine collection and warm hospitality, all come together to create a authentic experience. Original brick-work and exposed wooden beams frame this warm, welcoming space where no detail is left unattended. Copper, Italian wool and red oxidized steel accents interplay with blonde wood and terrazzo, creating a rich, textured environment as enticing as Chef Rob Rossi’s seasonal menu offerings.

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Lifetime Achievement AWARD

Rossana Di Zio Magnotta

Founder & CEO, Magnotta Winery

Founder, G. Magnotta Foundation for Vector-Borne Diseases

Rossana Di Zio Magnotta is the Founder and CEO of Magnotta Winery, the third largest winery in Ontario and the most award-winning winery in Canada with over 4,500 awards. She has also launched G. Marquis, a collection of premium wines and Ice-wines at LCBO and she has acquired the wine assets of Kittling Ridge, allowing her to double her reserves and grow her product portfolio. Under Rossana’s leadership, Magnotta products have expanded into global markets including the United States and Asia.

Rossana’s business and branding strategy has always been about creating intriguing wines for wine lovers to exceed their expectations. Over the last few years, the company has launched an unprecedented number of new products to add to its long line of over 180 wines. Rossana identified long ago the need to demystify wine by empowering consumers with product knowledge which has proven to be a key component to her branding success. Wineries are one of the most difficult businesses to sustain and many have come and gone, but the strong brand identity that Rossana has built over the years has earned her a loyal and

enthusiastic following, making Magnotta’s presence in the marketplace for the past 30 years truly unique.

Rossana is also passionate about healthcare. She established The G. Magnotta Foundation for VectorBorne Diseases, a non-profit organization that is changing the way Lyme Disease is tested and treated in Canada. Today, she leads the G. Magnotta Lyme Disease Research Lab at the University of Guelph, Canada’s first translational research facility for Lyme Disease. She has launched numerous awareness campaigns and fund raising initiatives through her winery including the creation of Venture Series – the largest collection of philanthropic wines in Canada –to help raise awareness and funds for Lyme Disease research.

Throughout her remarkable career, Rossana has received countless business awards of distinction and philanthropic honours. We look forward to seeing what the future has in store for both Rossana and her outstanding business ventures.

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The menu of the Pentola d’Oro Awards Region of Lazio and Chef Paolo Cacciani

Paolo Cacciani, an Italian chef born in Rome in 1966, is married to Sara and has two sons aged 12 and 15. In 1922, his grandfather Leopoldo opened the restaurant Ristorante-Hotel Cacciani in Frascati in the Lazio region of Italy. Under the wise guidance of Leopoldo and his wife Giannina, the two sons Tommaso and Armando – along with their wives Adriana and Dina – managed the growth and expansion of the Cacciani restaurant, which coincided with the economic boom of the post-war period and the growth of Italy.

Today, almost 100 years later, Paolo Cacciani is still running the same restaurant, keeping up long-standing traditions which began with his great grandfather, who in addition to owning the restaurant produced wine and olive oil. The Ristorante-Hotel Cacciani has been listed in the world-renowned Michelin Guide since 1957 and produces a line of products called “Fatto da Cacciani”: Frascati White wine, Frascati Red Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot, EVO Olive oil and a line of sauces, including their famous “Cacio e Pepe”.

Retracing the career of the chef, Paolo Cacciani graduated in Business at La Sapienza University in Rome in 1992 with the thesis “La Ristorazione Commerciale: how to run a commercial restaurant”; in addition, Chef Paolo became the owner and head chef of the Ristorante-Hotel Cacciani.

CHEF PAOLO CACCIANI Cacciani Restaurant Frascati Rome

He also began numerous collaborations, including “Salone del Gusto of Torino” from 2006 to 2016 and with Eataly from 2010 to 2017, running restaurants throughout all of Italy.

Paolo Cacciani has trained over 100 chefs and has organized more than 2000 events, for groups ranging from 30 to 2000 attendees, in New York, Toronto, Moscow and Budapest.

Chef Paola has written “Il gusto di Roma” with Azienda Romana Mercati in 2007 (Agra Press) and “La cucina emotiva” in 2013 with Valeria Arnaldi (Orme Editions).

In addition, he has appeared on several Italian TV programs, including Le amiche del sabato, Linea verde, Geo&Geo, Uno in cucina, In Tavola, Casa Alice Buongiorno Alice, Ricette di Famiglia with Davide Mengacci, A casa di Elisabetta, Benvenuti al Gambero Rosso with Francesca Barberini and many others.

Chef Paolo is the founder of “Cucine della Campagna Romana”, “Le Cucine di Frascati” and the “Guarda Frascati” association. He is the Vice President of “Strada dei Vini dei Castelli Romani” and of the “Hotel Association of Castelli Romani”. He strives to continue spreading the unique tastes and traditions of Lazio-based cuisine to an ever-expanding audience.

Awards Gala Dinner was inspired by the Cacciani with a local perspective.

Lily Chang is the Executive Chef of Liberty Grand, having worked in the culinary arts industry internationally and in Toronto for over 15 years. She has obtained her skills and knowledge by working in restaurants, hotels and event venues under the guidance of renowned chefs. She credits

CHEF LILY CHANG

Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex Toronto

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LIUNA and the LIUNA Canadian Tri-Fund commends the ICCO on their good work in recognizing and celebrating Italian-Canadian culture and history.

We congratulate the participants of the 2021 ICCO Canada Pentola D'Oro and thank them for their contribution to the Italo-Canadian culinary experience.

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW

THE GROWTH OF THE ITALIAN CANADIAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY

ITALIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ONTARIO CANADA

2013

PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Joe Vitale

2014

ITALY CANADA AWARD

Massimo Mottura

FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY AWARD

Mary Dalimonte

2015

PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Longo

ITALY-CANADA AWARD

Tumino

2016

PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Carmine Fortino, METRO

ITALY-CANADA AWARD

Domenic Primucci, PIZZA NOVA

pentola d’oro past winners

2014 MARCHIO OSPITALITÀ AWARD

Cibo Wine Bar – Toronto

ORO Restaurant – Toronto

La Fenice Ristorante – Toronto

Claudio’s Ristorante – Hamilton

Sorrento Ristorante – Maple

FAVOURITE HOTSPOT AWARD

Terroni

FAVOURITE HOTSPOT AWARD

Rob Gentile, LA BUCA

2017

JAN K. OVERWEEL LTD. PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Vince Scornaienchi, FORTINOS

CITY OF VAUGHAN ITALY - CANADA AWARD

Pietro Nenci, COSTCO

2018

JAN K. OVERWEEL LTD. PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Pusateri’s Fine Foods

AIR CANADA TRUE ITALIAN TASTE ITALYCANADA AWARD

Rob Nella, NELLA CUTLERY

2019

PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Gus Longo, LONGO

ITALY - CANADA AWARD

Frank Gambioli, LOBLAW COMPANIES LIMITED

FAVOURITE HOTSPOT AWARD

Avenue Cibi e Vini

2020

PENTOLA D’ORO AWARD

Gabriele Torchetti, President of Lady York Foods

ITALY - CANADA AWARD

Massimo Capra, Owner of Capra’s Kitchen

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Joe Pulla, President of Johnvince Group of Companies

CITY OF TORONTO FAVOURITE HOTSPOT AWARD

Noce Restaurant

PIZZA NOVA FAVOURITE HOTSPOT AWARD

Aria Ristorante

BEST PIZZA AWARD

Pizzeria Via Mercanti

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Gesualdo Mastruzzo, NUMAGE TRADING INC.

BEST GELATO AWARD

Punto Gelato

LCBO BEST PERFORMING ITALIAN SUPPLIER AWARD

Santa Margherita Gruppo Vinicolo

INNOVATIVE ENTREPRENEUR AWARD

Salvatore Mele, Principal of the Mele Group

ITALIAN WINE AWARD

Halpern Enterprises

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