Conferenze e Fiere

🌼 The inaugural Garnish Game, celebrating edible flowers in mixology, was held on April 14 in a blooming edible flower greenhouse in Mira, Venice. Directed by Samuele Ambrosi, renowned in the bar industry, the event challenged four young bartenders from top Italian cocktail bars. The winner, Ivan Geraci from Palermo, crafted a cocktail named “Four” with a blend of four types of dried edible flowers creating a pink hue and a surprising aromatic bouquet. L'Insalata dell'Orto, Europe's leading edible flower producer with 40,000 square meters of dedicated greenhouses, and a daily harvest of up to 100,000 flowers, hosted the event.

🍷 14th edition of Paestum Wine Fest Business planned from May 4-6, 2025, at NEXT venue, headed by Angelo Zarra and Alessandro Rossi. Supported by Campania Region, Salerno Chamber of Commerce, and more. Over 20 international buyers expected. Notable wine industry figures including Charlie Arturaola and Chiara Giannotti to attend. Event’s Wine Club aims to promote sommelier culture with 23 professionals. Inaugural event on Saturday, May 3, followed by masterclasses, tastings, and award ceremonies concluding on May 6. Visit the official website at www.paestumwinefest.it.

🖤 The Sistine Chapel is closed to the public as it undergoes a transformation for the Conclave to elect Pope Francis's successor, potentially starting on May 5 or 6. Cameras and humidity sensors are removed, respecting a no-electronics rule for the 134 participating cardinals, the highest number ever, exceeding the usual cap of 120. A 70 cm high platform will level the floor, symbolizing equality among electors. Two stoves are installed—one ancient for burning ballots, and one modern for sending smoke signals lasting 6.5 minutes—ensuring the Chapel remains inaccessible until a new Pope is elected.

🍲 SorrentoGnocchiDay's 4th edition runs from April 28-30, with three free public culinary masterclasses. Michelin-starred restaurant "Il Buco" hosts two morning sessions on April 28: at 10:30 am with Chef Ciro Sicignano from "Lorelei," and at 11:40 am with pastry chef Pasquale Pesce, creator of the "Cassata avellana." Afternoon class at 3:00 pm by Chef Vincenzo Cioffi at Istituto Polispecialistico San Paolo. Reservations via email to [email protected]. Sponsors include Mulino Caputo, Sorì, Brazzale, Sapurè, and Torretta.

🍴 Hong Kong's Wing restaurant won the prestigious Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award 2025 from The World's 50 Best Restaurants. Chef Vicky Cheng's establishment, initially started as an exclusive, invite-only "test kitchen," evolved into an upscale Chinese restaurant offering an 11-course seasonal tasting menu. The award, celebrating Wing's exquisite service and culinary narrative, precedes the official award ceremony set for June in Turin, with related events like #50BestTalks and Chefs’ Feast. Deloitte ensures the voting process's transparency.

🎭 Gruppo D'Amico celebrates a decade of “Vasi d’Autore” on April 23, at Pontecagnano Faiano. The collection, started in 2016, annually features a contemporary artist's limited-edition design. The 2025 edition showcases Alessandro Giannì's work, “Sintesi”. Event includes a guided tour, institutional conference, and networking aperitif with D'Amico products. The initiative represents the fusion of art, design, sustainability, and Made in Italy excellence.

🍝 Granoro, an Italian pasta company, exhibits at TUTTOFOOD in Milan from May 5-8, showcasing sustainable practices and products like pesticide-free “Dedicato” pasta. Innovations include “Spaghetti Due Minuti” for quick two-minute cooking, and “Spaghetti Quadrati,” made with 100% Puglia wheat. An exclusive show-cooking event features chef Sonia Peronaci on May 6 and chef Celso Laforgia on May 7, celebrating the Spaghetti all’Assassina recipe.

🍸 "House of Lucano," a permanent speakeasy by Lucano 1894, was officially launched at Area 8, a renowned cocktail bar in Southern Italy. Celebrating the Lucano territory, the three-day launch event began with a tour of Museo Essenza Lucano, exploring the Sassi, and concluded with an evening at Area 8 on April 17. International mixologists like Ansony Murcia and Matteo Rosini (Piano 35, Turin), Vittorio Rosso (La Reserve, Turin), and others showcased their skills. The drink list features '70s-inspired cocktails using Group’s products, like Lucano Sunrise and Blu Lagoon. Letizia Vena, Senior Brand Manager of Lucano 1894, emphasizes House of Lucano as an experience, not just a venue, offering an exclusive drink list and special events.

🍴 Associazione Italiana Ambasciatori del Gusto launches the second edition of the Grand Tour del Gusto from May to December 2025, celebrating Italian enogastronomic culture across Southern Italy regions. The event will feature collaborative enogastronomic events by multiple Ambassadors of Taste, starting on 7 May in Puglia at Evo Ristorante in Alberobello and continuing with key dates in Sardinia (29 May), Basilicata (11 June), Sicily (1 July), and Puglia again (16 July). Additional stops are scheduled for September and October, including Puglia, Sardinia, Campania, and more. For details, visit ambasciatoridelgusto.it.

🍺 Birra Moretti, with its campaign "Come piace a noi", celebrates Italian spontaneity. Directed by Bellone&Consonni, the campaign spotlights unscripted moments embracing the brand's connection to the food platform. Launched on April 20, the campaign features 30 and 15-second TV spots and a digital multi-touchpoint activation. Credits include Dentsu Creative and Movie Magic for creation and production, with media planning by Dentsu Group. Birra Moretti, established in 1859, is recognized as an iconic Italian beer globally.