Italian Tours & Travel by Diana Announces Chef Dante Boccuzzi leading La Forchetta Culinary Journey 2013

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Italian Tours & Travel by Diana Announces Chef Dante Boccuzzi leading La Forchetta Culinary Journey 2013

Rocky River, Ohio – September 2012. Italian Tours & Travel by Diana is pleased to announce that Chef Dante Boccuzzi will accompany Diana Maiola Cirino, owner of Italian Tours and Travel by Diana in leading the upcoming La Forchetta Culinary Journey that will take place from May 2-14, 2013. The journey will begin in northern Tuscany and continue through the gently rolling hills of the Chianti Region and then south. Some of the wonderful places which will be visited will be the medieval hamlets of San Gimignano, Greve in Chianti, Panzano, Montalcino, Pienza and Torrenieri. From Tuscany, we will proceed to the region of Umbria, in the heart of Italy, and enjoy the quaint and serene town of Orvieto. As we continue south, we will stop in Civita di Bagnoregio and make our way into the genuine and picturesque and off the beaten track town of San Giuliano del Sannio, the native town of Diana Maiola Cirino in Molise. You will visit Diana’s home and cook in her “cucina” along with Chef Dante and will have an opportunity to participate in the local Festa held every year in May. The journey will end in the vibrant and fragrant Amalfi Coast with stops in the breathtaking Sorrento, Capri and Naples. Many cooking demonstrations and lessons which include wine parings and trips to the local market are what make this journey special.
The tour will include all breakfasts, and most dinners and lunches as well as various cooking demonstrations and wine tastings. It will also include a private boat ride to Capri, a private bilingual and certified guide in Florence, private drivers throughout the entire journey and all entrance tickets to museums.

Diana Maiola Cirino is the founder and owner of Italian Tours and Travel by Diana. She is fluent in Italian and French and is considered the Artisan of Italian Travel. She has been leading groups to the genuine and authentic discovery of Italy, Sicily, Malta and France for over a decade and maintains a residence south of Roma. A member of the slow food movement, Diana grew up in the kitchen with her mother, grandmothers and aunts. She insists on a genuine approach to food and loves spending time in the kitchen with her husband and 3 children.

Chef Dante Boccuzzi is the owner of Dante Restaurant in Tremont, Dante Boccuzzi Restaurant in Akron, Ginko Japanese Restaurant in Tremont and the DC Pasta Company in Strongsville. Dante is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. He has worked for international stars such as Giorgio Armani, Gualtiero Marchesi, Charlie Palmer, “NOBU” YUKI MATSUHISA. To learn more about Chef Dante, please visit his website www.danteboccuzzi.com

To learn more about the tour or if you are interested in signing up for this exclusive journey, please contact us at:

Italian Tours & Travel by Diana
19059 Lake Road
Rocky River, OH 44116
Phone: 440-895-0011
Email: info@italiantoursbydiana.com
Website: www.italiantoursbydiana.com
Blog: http://italiantoursbydianablog.com

Semi-annual food event returns for 2013 with open call for restaurants to participate

Pittsburgh Restaurant Week announces Winter 2013 celebration with new dishes for new year

 

Pittsburgh, PA, September 21, 2012: Though Pittsburgh Restaurant Week program is in no rush for the harvest season and local food month to end, the autumn solstice draws near. Soon the seasons will change, and a new year and restaurant week season will be upon us. The program is pleased to announce, that Pittsburgh Restaurant Week – Winter 2013 will be held January 14-20, 2013. During this week-long, city-wide event, restaurants and the community are invited to come together to celebrate steel city food and dining while highlighting with new dishes for the New Year. In 2013, diners can expect to dine at participating restaurants across the city and choose from discounted three-course fixed-price meals or $20.13 specials.
In addition to special dining menus at participating restaurants, the Pittsburgh Restaurant Week program will again host a series of special events – a public Kickoff Party prior to the event, an invitational Food Blogger Dinner during restaurant week and a private Wrap Party with the participating restaurants owners/chefs. A listing of other events hosted at participating restaurants will be available on the community events page of the restaurant week website.
For Event Director Brian McCollum, producing a successful restaurant week program is about the community celebrating the wealth of diverse dining options Pittsburgh has to offer. “With each coming restaurant week season, the excitement of Pittsburgh Restaurant Week continues to grow and inspires people to foster the foodie in all of us,” said McCollum.
For Jennifer Tkocs, writer of the Pittsburgh-based “101 Achievements” blog, “Restaurant week got us to move out of our ‘comfort zone’ for dinner. We tried several restaurants we might not have otherwise, and we were pleased with every meal we tried.”
At the conclusion of the Summer 2012 event, Jessica Bauer, chef at Bistro 19 in Mt. Lebanon found the summer 2012 “a huge success for everyone. I was glad to participate and can’t wait for Winter 2013!”
Restaurants interested in participating in the winter 2013 celebration can take advantage of easy online registration through the event website at no-cost until October 31, 2012, a $150 savings. Restaurants are encouraged to take this opportunity to reinforce their bonds with the community and celebrate the burgeoning food culture in Pittsburgh. In addition, the Pittsburgh area with the most restaurant participation by October 31, will be featured and invited to showcase their food at the Kickoff Party leading up to restaurant week.
The complete list of participating restaurants and their dining deals will be announced on November 1, 2012. For more information, visit pittsburghrestaurantweek.com.

‹ Chef Jessica Gibson from Bistro 19 on Pittsburgh Today Live

Registration Now Open for 2013 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event

Early registrants save up to 60 percent and entered into sweepstakes for cash prizes

(Chicago) The National Restaurant Association today announced that attendee registration for its 2013 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show and International Wine, Spirits & Beer Event (IWSB) is now open. A special “early bird” online-only discount – up to 60 percent savings – is available for restaurant and hospitality industry professionals who register on or before November 16, 2012. Members of the National Restaurant Association receive complimentary registration for the NRA Show and a member-only rate for IWSB.

New this year, registered attendees will be entered in drawings for a $150 American Express ® Gift Card prize each Friday between September 4 and October 26. The earlier an attendee registers, the more chances to win. For full sweepstakes rules, visit Restaurant.org/Show.

NRA Show 2013 will be held at Chicago’s McCormick Place, May 18-21, 2013. The event is the restaurant and hospitality industry’s premier trade show and an opportunity to gain inspiration from renowned experts, innovative suppliers, celebrated chefs and tens of thousands of industry professionals.

The co-located IWSB 2013 will take place May 19-20, and is the only beverage alcohol event exclusively focused on growing restaurant and hospitality bar programs. Now in its sixth year, the hugely successful IWSB features hundreds of established and emerging alcohol brands and labels and influential beverage alcohol buyers.

Attendees may register online at Restaurant.org/Show or WineSpiritsBeer.org.

“Success in the restaurant and foodservice industry is dependent upon a thoughtful and strategic business plan. NRA Show 2013 provides attendees unmatched opportunity to discover innovative equipment and supplies, as well as the latest technology, services and ideas that streamline operations and engage customers,” said Mary Pat Heftman, Executive Vice President of Convention for the National Restaurant Association. “By registering early, attendees are able to take advantage of special pricing as well as the opportunity to win prizes through our weekly sweepstakes."

“NRA Show 2013 will build upon the success of the 2012 Show, which posted strong growth in both attendee and exhibitor numbers, and provided attendees with a sold-out exhibit floor of over 1,900 suppliers offering a range of new products and services,” Heftman added. “We are bringing back all the excitement of our popular celebrity chef culinary demonstrations, learning opportunities and insight into the hottest trends, as well as some brand new features and events.”

Through November 16, 2012, registration for the NRA Show is only $39, and IWSB registration is $89. Between November 17, 2012, and April 5, 2013, NRA Show registration is $49 and IWSB registration is $109. After April 5, registration fees are $99 for the NRA Show and $159 for IWSB.

Members of the National Restaurant Association receive complimentary registration for the NRA Show and the exclusive discount rate of $50 for IWSB when registering at any time.

Qualified IWSB attendees will automatically be registered for the NRA Show. However, those registering for the NRA Show must register separately to attend IWSB; separate qualifications, registration and badges are required for IWSB.

Registration for NRA Show 2013 and IWSB 2013 exhibitors and for news media and bloggers will open later this fall.

The annual National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show brings together more than 61,000 foodservice professionals from all industry segments, all 50 states and more than 100 countries. In addition to finding the newest products and services, attendees will gain access to more than 70 free education sessions, panel discussions and culinary demonstrations led by industry experts. For more information, visit Restaurant.org/Show.

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Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises 970,000 restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of nearly 13 million employees. We represent the industry in Washington, D.C., and advocate on its behalf. We operate the industry's largest trade show (NRA Show May 18-21, 2013, in Chicago); leading food safety training and certification program (ServSafe); unique career-building high school program (the NRAEF's ProStart, including the National ProStart Invitational April 19-21, 2013, in Baltimore, Md.); as well as the Kids LiveWell program promoting healthful kids' menu options. For more information, visit www.restaurant.org and find us on Twitter @WeRRestaurants, Facebook and YouTube.

Denver Restaurant Week: February 23 – March 8. 2013

, February 23 – March 8. 2013
DENVER, CO – September 13, 2012 – Denver Restaurant Week (DRW), the event every food lover in Colorado dreams about, returns to Mile High City-area eateries in 2013 for its ninth year, with official dates set for February 23 – March 8. Denver Restaurant Week is organized by VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, to showcase the many fine dining options in and around The Mile High City.
During DRW 2013, diners will be treated to a multi-course meal for the “mile high” price of $52.80 for two or $26.40 for one (not including tax and tip). Registration for restaurants will begin in November 2012, and participating restaurants and menus will be posted on the Denver Restaurant Week website in early 2013.
Denver Restaurant Week was a huge success in 2012, setting a new record of 339 participating restaurants – the most restaurants to participate in any restaurant week in the nation, according to VISIT DENVER. Based on surveys, a record 404,400 meals were served during DRW 2012, up 12 percent over the 360,480 total meals served in 2011.