The True Italian Taste project is a large-scale educational and promotional initiative aimed at safeguarding authentic Italian food products in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The campaign’s primary objectives are to raise awareness of the benefits and characteristics of authentic Italian products and to educate consumers about the important connection between these authentic Italian ingredients and the specific geographic areas in which they are produced.

The project, funded and promoted by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, is being executed by a global network of Italian chambers of commerce, including the Italy-American Chamber of Commerce in New York, and its eight peer chambers in North America (Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver and Mexico City).

Check out our upcoming events:

True Italian Taste: Master Class Series

Join us on September 14, 2020 for our inaugural True Italian Taste Master Class “Boot Camp”.

During this Master Class and tasting session, participants will be led on a guided exploration of the flavors of Italy’s Piemonte region by a panel of expert speakers. Participants will partake in a journey of discovery of Piedmont’s PDO and PGI products with Industry experts, IACC Executive Director Federico Tozzi and a Michelin Starred Chef delve into the characteristics and qualities that define these products and explain the geographic significance associated with their production and unique characteristics. 
This virtual event will be recorded and live streamed on the IACC’s YouTube channel. For more information click HERE

The Authentic Italian Table: Chef’s Table Dinner Series

The IACC is pleased to present a series of five Chef’s Table Dinners hosted in collaboration with Ospitalita’ Italiana-certified authentic Italian restaurants throughout the New York City area. These events, open to select members of the food media and trade, are aimed at promoting the benefits and value of high-quality Italian food products.

Each dinner will feature a four-course menu prepared using PDO and PGI products from various regions in Italy, showcasing a range of regionally-sourced and produced food and beverage items. Participants will have the opportunity to sample these authentic products and will learn about the unique properties and traditional production methods of these ingredients from prominent chefs and food industry experts.

• September 8^th – Osteria 57
• September 9^th – Lucciola Italian Restaurant
• September 10^th  – Simò Pizza 
• September 11^th  – Osteria Brooklyn
• September 15^th  – Rezdôra

PARTNERS

The “True Italian Taste” project is funded by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and executed by Assocamerestero, in collaboration with the Italian Chambers of Commerce Abroad, in order to raise awareness of and safeguard authentic Italian food products. “True Italian Taste” is part of the “Extraordinary Italian Taste” initiative.