Seconda Settimana della
Cucina Italiana nel Mondo
The second
edition of The Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, an annual event
coordinated by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International
cooperation, will be celebrated from the 20th to the 26th of
November. The purpose of the
wide array of events organised throughout the week is to promote Italy’s incredibly varied
regional cuisine and food traditions, celebrating conviviality the Italian way.
Last year
this initiative took place in over 100 countries across the world, and this
year also New Zealand is on the list!
The Dante
Alighieri Society of Auckland is involved with promotion of this very important
(and delicious) week, and with two special events (a cooking class and an
Italian colazione). Scroll down to see all the events and special dishes
that will available every day at participating restaurants and stores: Giapo,
JK14 wines & The Corner, Non Solo Pizza, Palazzo Italia, Pasta & Cuore,
Segafredo and Settebello.
Buon
appetito!
Auckland listings
Tuesday 21st November, 6-7 pm
Cocktail Evening @ Osteria, Non Solo Pizza
Learn to make different Italian Cocktails for the Festive Season: Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Frangelico Frizzante, Dolce Amaro. $40 per person
259 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Wednesday 22nd November 6.30 pm
Mozzarella Making Class
The Cheese Master, Massimiliano from Il Casaro, will demonstrate the cheese making process and you can take home your own mozzarella masterpiece. Mild and milky, smooth and silky; any way you stretch it, we love fresh mozzarella! And in this hands-on course we will teach you how to make it at home. $45 per person
259 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Wednesday 22nd November, 7 pm
JK14 wines & The Corner: A wine lover's journey through Italy's Prosecco region
To celebrate the World Week of Italian Cuisine and promote Italian culinary traditions and food-and-wine connoisseurship as a distinctive trait of Italian identity and culture, JK14 wines and The Corner team up for an authentic long Italian Aperitivo.
Supporting the candidacy of the "Prosecco hills of Valdobbiadene" site to be included in the UNESCO world heritage list, John Kirwan will take you on a trip to the Prosecco region, understanding the importance of its cultural landscape, the labour of its vine-growers and tasting the different types of Prosecco and the use of Prosecco in cocktails, accompanied by fine antipasti prepared by the chefs at The Corner.
Booking essential, places are limited.
Thursday 23rd November, from 12 pm until 10:30 pm
Maori Tiramisu` Day at Giapo
Italian tradition meets New Zealand heritage through the most famous dessert in the world.
Available on Thursday 23rd November, from 12pm until 10:30 pm
Giapo, 12 Gore Street, Auckland
Thursday 23rd November 6.30 pm
Emilia Mon Amour - wine tasting and dinner at Pasta & Cuore
For the first time in New Zealand you can taste a selection of the best organic wines from Emilia Romagna. We will present 6 different wines from this region accompanied by 6 matching dishes, typical of the traditional Trattorie from the hills surrounding the city of Bologna.
$ 140 per person – booking is essential as places are limited
Società Dante Alighieri cooking demo and lunch
Gnocchi
with Clotilde Romano, Chef of La Dolce Vita (Christchurch
Italian Cooking Classes) from Naples, is holding a Lunch with Gnocchi
demonstration. As well as your fresh Gnocchi with Italian Passata Sauce,
Basil and Mozzarella, you will also enjoy Antipasto of Bruschetta and
Dolce of Wild Berries & Limoncello Panna Cotta. $ 50 per person
Freemans Bay Community Centre, 52 Hepburn Street,
Auckland
Booking
essential, places are limited.
Friday 24th November 3 pm
Pasta Fresca Workshop at Pasta & Cuore
With the help of traditional family recipes, chef Stefania Ugolini's guiding hands will reveal, step by step, the secrets and techniques for creating the perfect pasta: tagliatelle, pappardelle e tortelloni.
The importance of selecting quality ingredients and the spirit of sharing are the basis of this Italian culinary tradition, that is handed down from generation to generation.
$ 110 per person – booking is essential as places are limited
Pasta & Cuore Restaurant,
409 Mt Eden road, Auckland
Booking: 09 6309130 or email info@pastaecuore.co.nz
Friday 24th November, 6 pm
La Tavolozza dei Sapori Italiani at Palazzo Italia
Experience the colours, flavours and traditions of the authentic Italian cuisine at the incredible price of only $50 per person for a 4 course set menu / $90 Wine pairing including
Palazzo Italia, 5-7 Kingdon Street, Newmarket, Auckland
Friday 24th November - 7 pm
Winemakers Dinner at Non Solo Pizza
Join Antonio Crisci for a taste of the latest vintages from Poderi Crisci enjoyed over an al fresco Italian buffet. $120 per person
259 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Saturday 25th November, 10 am -12 pm
Società Dante Alighieri Monthly Colazione
Join us
for a real Italian colazione with cappuccino & cornetto at Palazzo Italia!
$ 8 at
the door, no bookings required
Palazzo Italia, 5-7 Kingdon Street, Newmarket, Auckland
Saturday 25th November - All Day
Saturday is Spritz Day
With summer around the corner this famous drink in Italy can be made with Aperol, Campari, JK14’s Cedro liqueur and many other mixes - Served in the Osteria at NSP. Aperol Spritz @ $ 14.50, JK Cedro Spritz @ $14.50
No Bookings required...just drop by Osteria
259 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Sunday 26th November 9-11 am
Meet the original Italian espresso, with Segafredo Zanetti
From 9am till 11am, come and try the coffee selection in our Mt Eden showroom.
Advices, tips and tricks to brew the perfect espresso. Special prices on coffee product for all participants. $ 5 per person
Segafredo Zanetti New Zealand
100 Mt Eden Road, Mt Eden, Auckland
Sunday 26th November 12.30 pm
Infamous Sunday Long Lunch
In the spirit of all things Italian NSP is hosting their wonderful long lunch.
In Italy families love getting together around the table to enjoy warm conversation, good wine and beautifully prepared food. You can come to NSP and enjoy the mouth -watering feast, then savour a relaxing afternoon of traditional Italian flavours. Buon appetito!
$75 per person including a glass of Poderi Crisci Ombra on arrival
259 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
Sunday 26th November 7 pm
Giropizza - Southern Flavours with Settebello
Demonstration and degustation of pizza Napoletana all in a casual, friendly ambience. Once the guests are welcomed with a Prosecco, Francesco and his team will show how to make Pizza Napoletana from scratch – making the dough, hand stretching and cooking, respecting the traditions of the art of Neapolitan pizzaiuoli. The Giropizza, a degustation of five different pizzas cooked in the wood fired oven, accompanied by two different wines, focusing mainly on Southern Italian regional products. $60 per person
Pizzeria Settebello, 3/1 Rata Street, New Lynn, Auckland
Booking essential by Thursday 23th November, spaces are limited.
Plus all-week specials, from 20th to 26th November
Real Neapolitan Pizza?
Enjoy the real Neapolitan Pizza that the worldwide Italian community is trying to register with Unesco as World Heritage. Participating pizzerias are Non Solo Pizza and Pizzeria Settebello, just ask for a Margherita or a Marinara!
Spaghetti Bolognese Doesn't Exist!
During the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, you can taste some traditional Italian dishes in their own authentic form at Pasta & Cuore. We take the opportunity to dispel some "myths" and to tell you the true story behind these recipes:
Bolognese is not for spaghetti!! (Tagliattelle alla Bolognese) Emilia Romagna
No Cream in Carbonara, please! (Spaghetti alla carbonara) Lazio
Chicken Parmi? Never heard of it! (Parmigiana di melanzane) Sicilia, Campania
Spaghetti & Meatballs? Not really... (Chitarra con le pallottine) Abruzzo
