A Taste of Italy presented by Campari hosted by Dario Cecchini, Alex Guarnaschelli and Gabriele Bertaccini part of the Miami Design District Event Series
WHEN
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
WHERE
Miami Design District - Jungle Plaza
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What's Included
All food and drink is included at this event.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
A polished yet relaxed look. Opt for slacks, button-down tops and dresses. Low heels or dressy flats optional.
Outdoors
Spirits
Walk-around
Beers
Wines
21 years of age and older
Description
Trifecta Italiano! Uno: Dario Cecchini - famed Italian butcher and one of the world’s most respected chefs from Panzano in the Chianti region of Italy. Due: Alex Guarnaschelli - La Principessa of the Food Network, award winning chef and restaurateur, SOBEWFF Tribute Dinner Honoree 2022. Tre: Gabriele Bertaccini - famed Italian chef, TV personality, food expert on “Ciao House” on Food Network. This superstar trio will transport you to la dolce vita via an unforgettable walk-around tasting featuring a dozen all-star chefs, all of whom can’t wait to serve you all of their Italian favorites – everything from cheesy baked pastas to decadent dishes cleverly reimagined for al fresco dining at the Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District. Perfezione!
Experience the culture and flavors of Miami's premier neighborhood and shopping destination during the Miami Design District event series, taking place exclusively during Festival weekend. The series will be anchored in the iconic Jungle Plaza and feature events that celebrate the District’s innovative fashion, architecture, design and world-class dining.

Italian Food Company
Italian Food Company

Mariano Araya
Casa Mariano

Gabe Bertaccini

Andiamo! Brick Oven Pizza
Andiamo! Brick Oven Pizza

PJ Calapa
Marea

Adrianne Calvo
Chef Adrianne’s Vineyard Restaurant And ...

Dario Cecchini
Antica Macelleria CECCHINI

Chris Curtiss
North Italia

Tommaso De Simone
Lo Scoglio

Carlo Donadoni
Spris Pizza

Paolo Dorigato
Dolce Italian

Jake Eaton
Signora

Michael Ferraro
Timpano Las Olas

Larry Galper
PizzElla

Alex Guarnaschelli
Butter

Dewey LoSasso
Bill Hansen Catering & Event Production

Alvaro Machado
Novecento

Giuseppe Manco
SAN MATTEO ITALIAN RESTAURANT & BAR

Angelo Masarin
Salumeria 104

Abel Veulens
Sofia Design District
Additional Event Information
100% of net proceeds from the Festival benefit students of the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University who assist Festival organizers in all aspects, including Festival planning, logistics and overall execution.
All guests must adhere to the Festival bag policy.
To request materials in accessible format, register a service animal and or secure an accommodation, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (OCRCA) at 305.348.2785 or [email protected] at least two weeks in advance of the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.