Trade fairs, demonstrations, master-classes, workshops, films, lectures, galas and special events aimed at showcasing individual Italian territories and the protection of DOP products are all parts of the rich program coordinated by the Consulate General of Italy in Los Angeles for the First Italian Cuisine in the World Week (November 15-23), a new promotional initiative of the Italian Government to highlight Italian quality cuisine abroad.

«The launch of the "Week" represents an important combined effort of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the International Cooperation and of MIPAAF-Ministry for Agricultural Policies, Food and Forestry», Consul General Antonio Verde stated, adding that «in Los Angeles "Sistema Italia-Team Italy" (Italian Cultural Institute, ICE Trade Agency, ENIT Italian National Tourist Board, and the Italian American Chamber of Commerce West) has joined forces with the Italian Academy of Cuisine and local Italian restaurants who have earned the Marchio "Q" and "AIC" trademark of excellence distinction. We have in store a special treat for this City, the world capital of cinema: for the entire week the restaurants will feature menus inspired by famous Italian films.»

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Fonte: L'italo-Americano