The True Italian Taste at Centennial College from November 11 – 15, 2019
The fourth edition of CENTItalia will take place from November 11 to November 15, 2019. Prominent chefs, food and wine experts, restaurateurs, influencers, educators, journalists, and foodies will come together to celebrate the charm and simplicity of Italian cuisine, showcase the authenticity and traceability of its ingredients and demo regional Italian dishes and specialties while enhancing their qualities and uniqueness.
Chef Spotlight
Chef Antonio Abbruzzino
Antonio Abbruzzino grew up in Andali, a small village in the heart of the Calabrian capital of Catanzaro. At a young age he enrolled in a local hospitality institute and began cooking at restaurants in the seaside region, later expanding his travel horizons to the rest of Italy and abroad.
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Chef Giovanni De Luca
Chef Giovanni De Luca was born in Fuscaldo, in the Province of Cosenza, Calabria and he attended the Culinary School in Paola, hometown of Saint Francesco. He has been working as a Chef for over 30 years. Over the years he has traveled and experienced a lot, getting in touch with lots of different food cultures.;
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Chef Pino Barbino
Pino Barbino was born in Castrovillari (Cosenza) and graduated with a degree in Agricultural Science at the Univeristy of Bologna in 1981. Already in 1978 he founded and managed a family business in the tourism/hotel sector.
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CENTItalia Events
Date: Monday, November 11, 2019
Time: 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Location: Centennial College
937 Progress Ave, Scarborough
Event Centre, 8th Floor
Toronto, ON
M1G 3T8
Tickets: Click here to purchase tickets
This event marks the official opening of the fourth edition of CENTItalia. During the evening attendees will have an overview of the weekly program and be able to sample excellent Italian food and wines.
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Location: Liberty Entertainment Group
25 British Columbia Road
Artifacts Room
Toronto, ON
M6K 3C3
An evening dedicated to the excellencies of the region of Calabria. Chefs Antonio Abbruzzino, Pino Barbino and Giovanni De Luca will present regional dishes alongside local vendors and wine agents that will showcase their best Calabrian products. Immerse yourself in an evening of all things Calabria, no passport required!
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Centennial College
937 Progress Ave, Scarborough
The Local Cafe and Restaurant
Toronto, ON
M1G 3T8
Tickets: E-mail scarrigan@centennialcollege.ca to purchase tickets
A Multi-course dinner with wine pairing prepared by the visiting chefs from Calabria. Each Chef will prepare one course and present it, giving details on products and ingredients. The chefs will also mingle with attendees and take questions.
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Oretta Restaurant
633 King Street West
Toronto, ON
M5V 1M5
Tickets: Click here to purchase tickets
A Multi-course dinner with wine pairing prepared by the visiting chefs from Calabria. Each Chef will prepare one course and present it, giving details on products and ingredients. The chefs will also mingle with attendees and take questions.
Date: Friday, November 15, 2019
Cocktail Hour: 5:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Location: The Arlington Estate
8934 Huntington Road
Vaughan, ON
L0J 1C0
Tickets: Click here to purchase tickets
The week-long initiative will conclude with ICCO’s Pentola d’Oro gala evening, an annual event for the food industry.