The Italian Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong & Macao (ICC) kicked off the 9th Edition of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the world with the 2024 edition of their Ospitalità Italiana Recognition Award Ceremony on Nov. 18, Monday held at Soho House.
Established in 1997, this initiative aims to certify and promote Italian hospitality businesses that showcase authentic Italian cuisine, helping maintain high quality standards in food, service, and cultural connection across the world. Over 9,000 establishments including restaurants, pizzerias, and gelaterias, have received this accolade. The program currently runs from September 2024 to March 2025.
Congratulations to all the awardees in Hong Kong:
- CASTELLANA
- GIANDO Italian Restaurant & Bar
- DiVino Wine Bar & Restaurant
- DiVino Patio Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
- SPASSO Italian Bar Restaurant & Terrace
- 8 1/2 Otto & Mezzo Bombana
To celebrate the special moment for the guests and awardees, the ICC also partnered with illy Caffè to provide a delightful coffee tasting and pairing experience with aromatic Arabica beans from Ethiopia and Brazil, along with delectable small treats.
Guests enjoyed sampling the different blends alongside dessert canapés upon receiving their accolades.
Continuing the Week of Italian Cuisine celebrations, the ICC and Accademia Italiana della Cucina, with the support of Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong, hosted a 6-coursedinner event on Nov. 19 at ONDA Seafood, with the theme of "Mediterranean Diet and Roots Cuisine: Health and Tradition" that explores the rich traditions and health benefits of the Mediterranean cuisine.
The tasting menu featured dishes such as Zeppole di Aighe (Seaweed Zeppole), Polipetti Brasati e Stracciatella di Bufala (Braised baby Octopus and Buffalo Straccietella), Meriuzzo Arrosto in Salsa di Grancho e Broccoli (Roasted Cod in Crab and Broccoli Sauce), and a scrumptious Panna Cotta and Peaches in Red Wine for dessert.
Throughout the week, the Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong hosted a variety of events including masterclasses with notable chefs from the city. Romeo Morelli, Executive Chef at Castellana, Giuseppe De Vuono, Executive Chef at Octavium Italian Restaurant, and Sergio Landi, Executive Chef at COVA led guests through a unique culinary experience guiding them to prepare traditional regional Italian dishes.
For more upcoming events, please visit the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Hong Kong & Macao's website or Instagram.
