TORONTO, Feb. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From February 15-25, sixteen of Toronto’s top Italian restaurants will assemble to deliver an unforgettable and unique dining experience highlighting the regional cuisines of Italy.
‘Giro d’Italia’ which translates to a ‘tour of Italy’, is proudly presented by American Express and will be a 10-day dining experience delivering culinary influences from regions such as Toscana, Lombardia, Sicilia, Campania and Puglia, to name a few.
Giro d’Italia was created by the Consorzio di Ristoranti Italiani; which is a group of Italian restaurant owners and chefs working together to celebrate regional Italian cuisine through authentic food & wine experiences.
This year, the line-up of restaurants includes Ardo, Aria, Bricco, Campagnolo, Enoteca Sociale, Local Kitchen & Wine Bar, Locale Mercatto, L’Unita, Mistura, Noce, Oretta, Paese, Posta Italbar Cucina, Quanto Basta Enoteca, Stelvio and Zucca.
Last year, thousands of excited diners flocked to the restaurants indulging in the unique regional menus curated by each individual restaurant. Thanks to the early success of the event, Giro d’Italia has once again captured the attention of American Express as the Presenting Sponsor.
“American Express is thrilled to be the presenting partner of Giro d’Italia again this year. It’s an incredible dining event which we’ve seen grow immensely in popularity,” said Tina Santoro, from American Express.” The Giro d’Italia Culinary Tour aligns perfectly with our dining program and helps us cultivate unique and ongoing dining opportunities for Amex Cardmembers.”
Guests who visit the restaurants during Giro d’Italia, will experience a custom designed, traditional and authentic 4-course regional menu for $49. (Antipasto, Primo, Secondo & Dolce)
“Italian food is so much more than just pasta,” said David Minicucci, Founder of Giro d’Italia. “Each region of Italy offers unique elements and influences that vary significantly from one to the other. For that reason, Giro d’Italia is meant to not only deliver great food but also to create an opportunity for diners to learn a little more about each region including the unique flavours and styles of the cuisine that originate in each.”
Giro d’Italia will take place twice per year, in winter and summer. Since Italian food is rooted in fresh, seasonal ingredients, the summer edition of Giro d’Italia will be a completely distinct experience from the winter event. Summer 2018 dates are coming soon.
This culinary 10-day dining journey through Italy’s best is a ‘must try’ event this year. For more information on Giro d’Italia, including reservations, menus and regions please visit www.girotoronto.ca
About Giro d’Italia Toronto
First introduced in 2017, Giro d’Italia brings together Toronto’s best Italian restaurants for a 10-day culinary journey of Italy. Highlighting the various regions of Italy, Giro d’Italia is more than a concept; it’s a culinary passport that transports diners from Toronto to the green grove of Italy’s wine country and the mountains of the Italian Alps. Giro Toronto runs from February 15 – 25, 2018.
About American Express Canada
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For more information about Giro d’italia or for media inquiries, please contact Laura Fracassi at Blue Door Communications.
Email: Laura@bluedoorcommunications.ca
Phone: 647-984-6136
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