As Italy gears up to become a coveted UNESCO World Heritage Site for its food, San Diego restaurant Civico 1845 is also in the spotlight, with the annual Fancy Food event taking place in Las Vegas last week. – Received an award as “Ambassador of Italian Cuisine” at the show. .
Dario Gallo, who co-owns Civico 1845 with his brother chef Pietro Gallo, says he will be presenting Italian gastronomy as part of the Fancy Food Show, an annual trade fair dedicated to specialty foods and beverages. took center stage, with Italian gastronomy attracting attention. A UNESCO candidate that is attracting attention.
For this event, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) will host 150 famous Italian brands and celebrities at the Mercato della Pesceria restaurant at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, as well as eight Italian restaurants. A special showcase of Italian cuisine was held to honor the ambassadors.
Recognized as an ambassador of Italian cuisine
Civico 1845 is one of eight restaurants across the country considered to be the best ambassadors of Italian cuisine in this country.
“We are honored that the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Agriculture, and ITA have praised our restaurant as an ambassador of Italian cuisine in the United States,” said Gallo.
“This special designation is part of the recent nomination of Italian cuisine to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List. We are very proud to represent our heritage.”
Last year, the Italian government recommended “Italian Cuisine: Sustainability and Biocultural Diversity” for UNESCO registration. The evaluation of Italian cuisine’s UNESCO designation is expected to be completed by December 2025, according to the European Food Agency.
In a video address at the Fancy Food Show, Francesco Lollobrigida, head of Italy’s agriculture ministry, called for more Italian produce to be imported to give restaurants, distributors and others more access to the ingredients they need. He also mentioned cooperation with the US trade industry. Cook authentic Italian cuisine.
Founded in 2015 by brothers Dario and Pietro Gallo, who were born and raised in Cosenza, Italy, Civico 1845 has since emerged as an authentic Little Italy destination, offering a wide variety of homemade entrees, desserts, and more. , serving fresh, light and inspired cuisine. .
About Civico 1845
Civico 1845 offers fresh flavors with a modern twist on traditional Italian favorites. Owned and operated by brothers Dario and Pietro Gallo from Italy, Civico 1845 is located in the heart of San Diego’s Little Italy community. With authentic cuisine and contemporary design, Civico 1845 offers guests the next generation of Italian cuisine.
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