Accademia Italiana della Cucina

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR VIALE CANOVA

2011-09-01T17:49:00.000-07:00

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR TARTUFO

2011-09-01T17:45:00.000-07:00

Accademia Italian della Cucina Dinner, MENU DEGUSTAZIONE at TARTUFO 24th August 2011

2011-09-01T17:41:00.001-07:00

Accademia Italian della Cucina Dinner at TARTUFO 24th August 2011

2011-09-01T17:37:00.000-07:00

Trota Al Finocchio

Ravioli di Anatra

Maria Lamari (Accademico) and Ingrid Panich(Guest)

Mei Lu and Igor Dob (Guests)

Maria Lamari (Accademico) and Mei Lu (Guest)

Chef Tony Percuoco, Tartufo Ristorante

Chef Tony Percuoco with Cav. Alessandro Sorbello (Delegato Accademia Italiana della Cucina, Brisbane) and the Accademici John Arba, Michele Emanuele, Steve Pellegrino, Maria Lamari, Paul Knight

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR Il CENTRO

2011-08-21T22:00:00.000-07:00

Review of Beccofino on Civiltà della Tavola

2011-08-21T21:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Accademicians and friends of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina,

Just a short note to let you know that the review of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina dinner at Beccofino in Brisbane held in April 2011 has been published online by the Accademia in Milano and is online on this link http://www.newrealm.com.au/Publications/AccademiaBrisbanejuly2011.pdf . The review is on page 63 and will be published in hardcopy shortly and distributed to the Accademicians worldwide. An excellent review of an important culinary event for Brisbane.

Ristorante “Beccofino” di Paolo Biscaro, fondato nel 2004. l10 Vernon Tce, Teneriffe (Brisbane); 07 36660207, fax 07 36660208; coperti 120. Parcheggio sufficiente; prenotazione non necessaria; giorno di chiusura lunedì. Valutazione 8; prezzo AUD$ 90,00; elegante.

Le vivande servite: calamari fritti con rucola; bresaola con uova; pizze miste; scelta tra risotto del giorno, pappardelle al ragù d’anatra, polpette con polenta, filetti d’agnello, pesce del giorno; patate, insalata con rucola; panna cotta.

I vini in tavola: Valdobbiadene Prosecco superiore Docg (Gancia); Soave Doc (Borgoletto); Brachetto d’Aqui Docg (Gancia); Amarone Valpolicella classico Doc (La Corte del Pozzo).

Commenti: La riunione conviviale della Delegazione ha offerto l’occasione di concedersi una raffinata cucina italiana a Brisbane. Il menu partiva da una selezione di calamari fritti con rucola, bresaola con uova e pizze miste. Gli Accademici hanno poi gustato delle eccellenti pappardelle al ragù d’anatra come piatto di accompagnamento. “Beccofino” è ben conosciuto per la sua panna cotta e durante la serata se ne è capito il motivo.

Tutti i piatti sono stati accompagnati da un assortimento appropriato di vini. A questa meravigliosa serata ha partecipato, quale ospite speciale, la produttrice televisiva Carole Horne. Una piacevole cena con un’eccellente qualità dei cibi proposti e un buon rapporto qualità/prezzo.

See you again soon at the dinner table!!

Best Regards,

Alessandro

Accademia Italian della Cucina Dinner at Beccofino

2011-08-21T21:41:00.000-07:00

When the Brisbane branch of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina (Italian Academy of Cuisine) meets, one thing is for certain - nobody goes home hungry. The academy reviews local Italian restaurants, providing information to the organisation's headquarters in Italy for inclusion in its monthly publication. At the first dinner for 2011 the Beccofino chefs impressed academy members with a menu that included melt-in-your-mouth fried baby calamari and one of the popular eatery's specialty dishes, a delectable duck and ragu pasta.

Hosted by Alessandro Sorbello, producer of Queensland's annual Italian Week, guests included TV producer Carole Horne, Italian social starlet Federica Odorisio and Elio Marzullo of Elio Moda.

Read the article and see the photos on U on Sunday at this link http://www.italianweek.com.au/about/U_on_Sunday_Accademia_Italiana_della_Cucina_Dinner.PDF

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BECCOFINO

2011-08-21T21:24:00.000-07:00

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR BIAGIO

2011-08-21T21:22:00.000-07:00

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR DELL'UGO

2011-08-21T21:20:00.000-07:00

CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FOR GUSTO DA GIANNI

2011-08-21T21:07:00.001-07:00

Published online by the Accademia in Milano

2010-11-07T15:28:00.000-08:00

Dear Accademicians and friends of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina,

Just a short note to let you know that the review of the official Launch of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina in Brisbane held during Italian Week 2010 has been published online by the Accademia in Milano and is online on this link http://www.newrealm.com.au/Publications/AccademiaBrisbaneOctober2010.pdf the review is on page 71 and will be published in hardcopy shortly and distributed to the Accademicians worldwide. An excellent review of an important culinary event for Brisbane.

See you again soon at the dinner table!!

Best Regards,

Alessandro

Photos of Accademia dinner at Biagio

2010-10-21T16:50:00.000-07:00

The Menu

2010-10-21T16:39:00.001-07:00

La Cena ecumenica,

2010-10-07T23:12:00.001-07:00

Brisbane, 8th October 2010

Dear Accademici

It is with great pleasure that the Accademia Italiana della Cucina meets once again on Thursday the 21st of October.

This dinner is very particular as every Accademici and delegation globally holds their dinner on the same night – the Theme for this year’s international event is ‘ The Kitchen of the religious festivities’ and this theme, set by the Accademia will be celebrated contemporaneously around the world.

La Cena ecumenica, appuntamento istituzionale a cadenza annuale, riunisce contemporaneamente alla stessa mensa virtuale gli oltre settemila Accademici presenti in Italia e nel mondo.

Il tema proposto per l'anno 2010 è la cucina delle festività religiose.

When – Thursday the 21st of October 2010

Where – Biagio Italian Restaurant - 191 Musgrave Road, Red Hill
Time – 7.00pm
Cost – $90.00 per person
RSVP - Tuesday 19th October 2010

Parking is available under the building!

Cu-Cinema Italiana - celebrating the Italian Film Festival.

2010-10-04T19:02:00.000-07:00

Brisbane, 21st September 2010

Dear Accademici

It is with great pleasure that the Accademia Italiana della Cucina meets once again on Thursday the 30th of September to Celebrate ‘Cu-Cinema Italiana’ a tribute to the Italian Film Industry and its strong connection to Italian Cuisine.

When – Thursday the 30th of September 2010
Where – Viale Canova, 4/828 Sandgate Road, Clayfield
Time – 7.00pm
Cost – $90.00 per person

Accademia della Cucina Italiana

Viale Canova

30th September 2010

Canapes: Casanova
“Crostini di polenta e baccala` mantecato”
As at his time, Giacomo, used to pick between the incursions

Antipasto: Pane, Amore e Fantasia
“Gamberoni in camicia su crostini di pane con salsa agrodolce”
There is bread like a heart in a set of fantasy
Prawns, lard, cream, balsamic vinegar, etc...

Primo: Bello, onesto, emigrato Australia sposerebbe compaesana illibata
“Gnocchi di Kangaroo mascarpone e zucchine”

The classic Mother’s dumplings (…laught, laugh that the mother made gnocchi...!!!) A difficult dish to realize in these land, given that the horse is not well seen at the table. So what put in if not raveling...Kangaroo...Who know as Sordi sayed, during the film mentioned above???? Maybe:…”ha li mortacci tua...questi si che c’hanno azzeccato...”

Secondo: La grande Abbuffata
“Filetto di pesce bianco in crosta su fondata di formaggio”

A fish dish served on a fondue, as a big feast, fish with vegetables and cheese…Is not always true that the fish don’t go with the cheese!!!

Dolce: Baciami Ancora
“Crespelle alla fragola e gelato”

Like in the film, a gentle kiss that you give at the spoon when you taste fruit and ice cream crepe

Good Appetite!!!

Launch of Valentino Fashion Exhibition

2010-08-02T22:02:00.000-07:00

In light of the launch of Valentino Fashion Exhibition, exclusive to Brisbane

Accademia Italiana della Cucina, Italy’s leading cultural and enogastronomic association, in conjunction with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Queensland, is pleased to offer you this outstanding offer:

Numbers are strictly limited.

Accademia Italiana della Cucina dinner celebrating the
Launch of the Valentino Exhibition at GoMA.

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen

The Accademia Italiana della Cucina is set to celebrate one of Italy’s style Icons ‘Valentino’
Accademia dinner scheduled for 7.00pm on the Wednesday the 4th of August 2010

Dell’Ugo New Farm Ristorante Italiano

693 Brunswick St, New Farm

Exclusive to the Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane, ‘Valentino, Retrospective: Past/Present/Future’ is a major exhibition developed by the renowned institution, Les Arts Décoratifs, Paris. It explores the work of the celebrated Italian fashion house Valentino, known around the world for its sophisticated, timeless design and glamorous clientele.

The founding members of the Accademia in Brisbane and their guests will convene as we celebrate this unique occasion of the Valentino Retrospective in Queensland. Dell’Ugo New Farm Ristorante Italiano plays host to the Accademia's tribute with ‘Rosso Valentino’.Enjoy a dinner and matching wines, along with entertainment. $110.00 per person. Where: Dell’Ugo New Farm Ristorante Italiano 693 Brunswick St, New FarmWhen: 7.00pm on the Wednesday the 4th of August 2010Wear: A dash of red

10% of the proceeds goes towards assisting the Italian Chamber of Commerce who are managing the bookings

Dell’Ugo New FarmRistorante Italiano

Rosso Valentino Mercoledi 4 Agosto 2010

Canapes:

Our chef will prepare delicacies for our guests

Prosecco con una sorpresa

Antipasto:
(served individually)

La Riscoperta dei peperoni imbottiti

Red Capsicum filled with sautéed skinless eggplant, parmesan, breadcrumbs, flat leaf parsley and pecorino

Pinot Grigio 2007 (fruity light bodied and floral aromas citrus and white fruit flavours)

Secondi Piatti:
(served individually)

Casarecce al peperocino con salsiccia di maiale e porcini in bianco

Chilli infused Casarecce with Italian pork sausage and porcini mushrooms in a

white wine.

Barbera d’asti 2004 (purplish red coloured wine with intense fine and persistent perfume)

Dolce:
(served individually)

Bavarese al vino dolce con reduzione di Tignanello

Sweet white wine bavarese served in a martini glass finished with a reduction of Tignanello.Moscati d’asti 2006 (delicate peach flower, honey and acacia fragrance)

Cost per person $110.00 (inclusive of wines)

Founding Members and special guests at the Launch of the Accademia

2010-05-20T16:07:00.000-07:00

SUMMARY OF THE ACCADEMIA DINNER

Great success for the night organised in the occasion of the launch of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina in Brisbane that was held on Thursday 27th of May.

This important and very interesting event, was intentionally insert in another event, of the Official Italian Week in which dealt every kind of theme, from the gastronomy, and Italian gastronomy, is known, is renowned in all over the world, to sport, fashion to the Italian style in its smaller details. The event started on the 26th of May, with the opening in the presence of the Brisbane, Mr. Newman Campbell and it finished the last 2nd of June, the Republic Day in Italy.

This Festival represents an event craved from the Italian Government, and under the superintendence of the Italian Consulate on Brisbane, it reached, with increasing success, its fourth year of production.

The Producer and the organiser of all the events enclosed in the Italian Week programme, Alessandro Sorbello, has voluntarily agreed with the proposal of the Consulate to develop this project spending his time and working hard to achieve the good success of the Festival. It's for this reason that during the Italian Week, the producer was decorated with one of the most important and great acknowledgment recognised in the State of Italy: "Cavaliere OSSI hand in by the Consul Capecchi with the follow motivation: "Businessman in the field of communication, he gave a lot of visibility to Italy through cultural and promotional project that he promoted and organised at first hand or in collaboration with the Italian Institutions like the Italian Consulate in Brisbane, the Italian Chamber of Commerce and the Com.it.es. The Producer Sorbello has enthusiastically agree with the proposal of the Italian Consulate in Brisbane to create an Italian festival that could celebrate our country coming the day of Festa della Repubblica giving his time and his services to the common purpose.

The project, realized and consolidated thanks to his passion and his professionalism achieved unanimous consents and recognitions such to become a point of reference for the Brisbane Italian community and for the Australian that harbour admiration and friendly feelings towards Italy".

The dinner of the Accademia was inserted in this context voluntarily, with the purpose to give a visibility to the Accademia itself.

In that night it shouldn't miss the entertainment and some appreciate and welcomed guests of international importance. Among these guests, there was Natalie Gauci, the winner of the television format "Australian Idol" in 2007 and entertainer and recording artist Patrizio Buanne, whom qualities are recognised and admired all over the world. Due to his Australian tour and presents in the area he was happy to accept the invitation. After an introductory speech Lisa Hunt, exceptional singer known also to was been Zucchero's vocalist, performed a song just for the event; Natalie Gauci, the winner of the television format "Australian Idol" in 2007.

Roberto Nobilia who signed the initial of the Italian Week with it's theme song and Veronica Tornabene, the winner together with her husband Shadi Abraham of the kitchen television programme on channel 7 "My kitchen Rules".

To celebrate the importance of the event the Delegation of the Accademia chose like background the elegant and welcoming restaurant Gusto da Gianni historical and characteristic Italian restaurant synonymous of confidence and high quality.

It didn't miss opening speech like that held by the Italian Consul for Queensland e Northern Territory, Francesco Capecchi, which spoke in behalf of the President of the Accademia Italiana della Cucina, Giovanni Ballarini, who sent a wish message since he cannot participate to the event.

Afterward the Onorevole Commendatore Santo Santoro spoke entertaining guests with a sincere speech.

At the end it didn't miss the speech of the Delegate Alessandro Sorbello, founder of the Brisbane Delegation. After he officialised the charge of the Academicians with the consignment of the gifts sent by the President Ballarini: the Academicians card, the badge, the tie or the scarf for the sole Academician women, Academicians Carnet, and the Accademia publishing, all accompanied by the hearty round of applause.

It was been a special dinner also for the renowned kitchen that suggested different tastes and flavours that succeeded to transport the entire guest in a warm Italian atmosphere.

Also for this reason it was useful to remember all the courses that, pointed out by the menu arranged on the tables, are been showed before the beginning of the dinner by the young Chef.

The menu included beef carpaccio served with Fresh Rocket, Button Mushroom, Parmesan cheese and organic oil to starter; chiusoni alle melanzane, Sardinian homemade pasta with grape tomatoes and eggplant, like first dish; salmone all'agrodolce, crispy skin Atlantic salmon served with a apple, walnut and parmesan salad with a salsa verde like second dish of fish or tagliata di manzo with truffle mash, wild mushrooms and red wine jew served medium like a second dish of meet; in the end apple torte served with freshly whipped cream like dessert... all courses are been served inevitably by three kind of wine: Gancia prosecco, Sapiri 2006 and Nero d'Avola 2007.

The event was very appreciated by the guests who take part both in the dinner and in the other event in programme with a strong participation and enthusiasm. Media didn't miss to report with a lot of articles published in a lot of journal, the great success of the Italian Week, pointed out the good organisation and the grand result of this important event that was able to stand out the timeless and inimitable Italian style.

ACADEMICIANS
(Founding members list - alphabetical order)

John Franco Arba
Dr. Francesco Capecchi - Consul of Italy
Antonio Colicchia – Vice Consul of Italy

Filippo D'Arrò

Michele Emanuele

Paul Quinton Knight
Maria Lamari
Elio Marzullo
Sam Monforte
Cav. Stephen J. Pellegrino
Hon. Commendatore Santo Santoro
John Scimone
Alessandro Sorbello

Special Guests include
(alphabetical order)

Veronica and Shadi Abraham
Patrizio Buanne

Natalie Gauci

Lisa Hunt

Official Launch of the Accademia Italiana Della Cucina at Gusto da Gianni

Thursday the 27th of May 2010

The Accademia Italiana della Cucina - A Cultural Institution of Italy

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The Accademia Italiana della Cucina - A Cultural Institution of Italy

The Accademia Italiana della Cucina is a cultural institution whose purpose is to protect the Italian gastronomical cultural patrimony.

In 2003 the Minister for Cultural Affairs recognized the well documented cultural merits of the Academia by granting it the denomination "Cultural Institution", thus placing it amongst the largest and most important Italian cultural organisations.

The Accademia was born at the dinner table on the 29th of July of 1953 by Orio Vergani with the support of some important collaborators, exponents of culture, industry and journalism who shared and agreed on his idea to found an academy with the task of safeguarding, together with the traditions of Italian cuisine, the culture of the civilization of the table and the active expression of the entire Nation.

The Academy activity is carried out without intention of profit and it is financed entirely by the Accademia itself and is organized in territorial Delegations, currently it counts 205 Delegations in Italy and 67 abroad.

Naturally, the culture of Italian cuisine should be extended abroad as well, thus, to follow its purpose, the Accademia has organized itself beyond the borders of its own country, in order to guarantee its presence and carry out its activities in many parts of the world.

The head office and national secretariat are located in Milan, in Via Napo Torriani, 31.

The Organisms of the Accademia is composed of a President, office currently held by Giovanni Ballarini, a Vice President, a National Secretary and a Treasure.

The Delegate is pointed out by the Academicians to the Presidential Council which sanction his designation. The Delegate has the task of representing and directing his own Delegation.

The Academician is a person of taste who is profoundly sensible to the cultural values of the Italian cuisine. His admission is decided, upon proposal of the competent Delegate of the correspondent region, by the President of the Accademia.

Prizes and Diplomas - Acknowledgements and Prizes are given to all of those who work in the world of gastronomy and help to diffuse its cultural values and guarantee principles of quality in defense of traditions.