Program Schedule Friday, September 5 Ferrari Road Rally Luncheon, Lake George NY BBQ, Blues & Brews, SPAC
Saturday, September 6 Noon - 4 pm • Italian Pavilion - Grand Tasting 1:30 -2:30 • Cooking Demonstration with Chef Fabrizio Bazzani of Il Chianti Ristorante 2:30 - 3:00 • Book Signing with Lou Di Palo Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy: 100 Years of Wisdom and Stories from Behind the Counter
Sunday, September 7 11:30 • Sparkling Brunch featuring A Taste of Italy, Saratoga National Around Town with the Italian Trade Commission: August 29- September 7 Select restaurants around town are celebrating Italy this week with a special Aperitivo Italiano featuring Peroni Beer and authentic Italian offerings.
ITALIAN COCKTAIL CULTURE
Disaronno www.disaronno.com Contact: Paul Sevigny E. Psevigny@disaronno.nl
Solerno www.solernoliqueur.com Imported by: William Grant & Sons Contact: Laurence Costa E. Laurence.Costa@wgrant.com
WINES OF ITALY Castello di Gabbiano Imported by: Treasury Wine Estates www.castellogabbiano.it Contact: Jason Santora E. Jason.santora@tweglobal.com
Rocca Sveva www.RoccaSveva.com Imported by Mionetto USA Contact Brianne Keefe E. Brianne.Keefe@mionettousa.com
Winebow www.winebow.com Contact: Cliff Palmore E. info@winebow.com c.palmore@winebow.com
WINES OF ITALY Wineries of Italy Consortium www.wine-icons.com Contact: Marcello Miali E. marcello@wine-icons.com
Wine World Wide Inc. www.mediterraneanwine.com T.845.255.1955 E. info@MediterraneanWine.com
Gourmet Products Agriform Srl: Asiago, Piave & Grana Padano DOP Cheeses www.agriform.it proudly imported by Atalanta Corporation www.atalanta1.com E. info@atalanta1.com
AgrilandItalia USA Branch www.agrilanditalia.com Contact: Giacomo Maggiaro E. giacomo@agrilanditalia.com
Bauli USA www.bauliusa.com Contact: Rose DeToro E. Rosemary.detoro@bauliusa.com
of Italy & Lifestyle Consorzio per la tutela del Pecorino Toscano DOP www.pecorinotoscanodop.it E info@pecorinotoscanodop.it
Forza10 USA www.Forza10USA.com Contact: Loris Rinaldi E. loris@forza10usa.com
Igourmet.com 1.877.igourmet (446-8763)
Gourmet Products
Parmacotto USA – Amboy www.parmacottausa.com Contact: Marco Mocellin E. mmocellin@parmacottousa.com
Pietro De Marco Importers www.OrganicOil.com T. 888-421-6546 E. Oliobeato@aol.com
Radice Apothecary www.radiceapothecary.com Contact: Nicola Santoni E. nicola@radiceapothecary.com
of Italy & Lifestyle Tre Olive www.treolive.com Contact: Joe Maruca E. Joe@treolive.com
U Mundu e Ca Contact: Mario Tricomi T. 518-489-0089 E. umundueca@gmail.com
Around Town with the Italian Trade Commission: August 29- September 7 Select restaurants around town are celebrating Italy this week with a special Aperitivo Italiano featuring Peroni Beer and authentic Italian offerings.
Il Chianti Ristorante 18 Division Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 580-0025
Il Forno 541 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 581-2401
Saratoga Prime 458 Union Avenue Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 583-4653
Italian Trade Commission together with SPAC pleased to preview Lou Di Palo's book before its release:
Di Palo's Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy 100 Years of Wisdom and Stories from Behind the Counter Written by Lou Di Palo and Rachel Wharton Foreword by Martin Scorsese and Jason Epstein The ultimate guide to the finest foods of Italy from the oldest, most celebrated Italian market in New York City In the heart of New York City’s Little Italy sits Di Palo’s, a family-owned food shop that has been the treasure of the neighborhood for more than a century.The four generations of Di Palos who have run this Italian specialty market have made it their mission to bring customers the finest old-world selections from Italy—handcrafted mozzarella, buttery prosciutto, estate olive oils, traditional artisanal pastas from throughout the country. Now, in one colorful volume, Lou Di Palo, greatgrandson of the founder and steward of the family legacy, shares the vibrant history of this storied establishment and a lifetime of wisdom about the cuisine beloved around the world. Di Palo’s Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy takes you on a gourmet excursion through Italy’s twenty distinct regions, from Sicily to Umbria to Alto Adige. Each chapter highlights a specific food and its rich history, along with practical tips for selecting, storing, and serving it at home. Many include signature family recipes that have been handed down through the generations, including Grandma Mary’s Sicilian Caponata and Concetta Di Palo’s Meatballs, or recipes gathered from trips to Italy over the years, such as Trapani-Style Salted Sea Bass and Polenta con Formaggio Crucolo Fuso. Readers will discover, among many other things, the secret to a balsamic vinegar worthy of sharing only with one’s closest friends, the proper way to prepare the perfect espresso, and the importance of looking for the Denominazione d’Origine Protetta—or the Protected Designation of Origin seal—which certifies that your food is a traditional, regional product. Complete with dozens of mouthwatering photographs, engaging anecdotes, and candid stories, and featuring a foreword by Academy Award–winning director Martin Scorsese, this immersive volume is part family narrative, part culinary odyssey, and part cookbook. Di Palo’s Guide to the Essential Foods of Italy is your ticket to the best Italian foods—without having to wait in line!
Risotto Bash with Chef Fabrizio Bazzani Join Verona, Italy native and celebrated Executive Chef of Saratoga’s own Chianti Ristorante - Fabrizio Bazzani for SPAC’s very first Risotto Bash! This exciting Cooking Demo presented by the Italian Trade Commission in collaboration with Agriform, will focus on the Veneto’s gastronomic traditionsfeaturing a medley of cheeses from the area including Asiago, Piave and Grana Padano. Chef Bazzani will discuss the Veneto’s important Food Culture and share his secret to making a celebrated dish of the region-RISOTTO! He will share a treasure trove of helpful hints and a go to risotto recipe sure to tempt palates and make entertaining friends and family a breeze. As an extra bonus, Chef Bazzani will be joined by NYC beloved Epicurean and Author Lou Di Palo for an in depth exploration of the featured cheeses and Salumi Specialist Prosciutto Monger Marco Mocellin who will discuss Italy’s heralded Salumi Culture.
Following the cooking demo, please join Lou Di Palo fora book signing. Together they will build an unbelievable cheese and charcuterie board sharing helpful hints and wine pairing suggestions. Leave with hands on knowledge on products, pairing and Italian FOOD CULTURE and tools to replicate these dishes at home!
Il Chianti Ristorante 18 Division Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518) 580-0025 www.chiantiristorante.com
special thanks:
Italian Trade Commission 33 East 67th Street, New York, NY 10065 Tel: 212/980-1500 Fax: 212/758-1050 newyork@ice.it
The Italian Trade Commission is the Italian government agency entrusted with the mission to facilitate contacts between Italian companies and the rest of the world. In the United States our objective is to expand relations between Italian and American companies and to develop trade between Italy and the US. To attain this goal, we provide information, assist companies in selecting sectors and partners, promote products through exhibitions, b-to-b meetings, tradeshows, seminars, trade delegations, tastings and media campaigns both in Italy and the US. Our global network consists of 75 offices in 65 countries. Our US offices are located in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami.