L'Italo-Americano

THURS DAY, ��� FEBRUARY��� 21, ��� 2013 L'Italo-Americano PAGE��� 17 Second Annual Battle of the Chefs SAn���FRAnCISCO - In this Anno della cultura Italiana, or Year of Italian Culture, Battaglia dei Cuochi II will once again share the richness of Italian food tion of Italian language, culture and business; the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, an athletic and cultural club that has been the heart of the Italian communi- Among the honored guests will be the honorable Mauro Battocchi, Consul General of Italy in San Francisco; Romana Bracco, Chairman of Italian Last year���s chefs Michele Belotti from Ristobar, Massimo Covello from Piazza d���Angelo, and Rutilio Duran from C���Era Una Volta prepared by three top Italian Chefs from in and around San Francisco. It does not stop there, as their dishes are paired with wines imported from Italy. From antipasto through dolce, guests will be given a truly Italian eating experience. The competing chefs will be Rutilio Duran of C���era una Volta in Alameda, Andrea Giuliani of Piazza d���Angelo in Mill Valley, and Carlo Cavallo of Meritage in Sonoma. Food will be paired with wines courtesy of Vinity Wine Company. Battaglia dei cuochi began last year as a collaborative effort among the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, an Italian government funded organization for promo- ty in north Beach since 1918; and FIERI an organization comprised of young professionals that celebrates Italian culture. now in its second year, the Battaglia dei Cuochi has added DIVE, a group of ex-patriot Italian women, which started less than a year ago and has already seen their numbers grow to over 300 members. Last year���s event attracted over 200 people, who cast their vote for the one chef they believed to have fared best in their food presentation. Each guest is given the opportunity to cast a single vote for their favorite chef. This year the event has added an ���Iron Chef��� approach by making all the chefs incorporate a common ingredient. Community Services, as well as many prominent restaurant owners. Battaglia dei Cuochi II will be this Monday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m. at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton Street in north Beach. Tickets are $75.00 and may be purchased by visiting the SFIAC website at www.SFIAC.org or by calling the SFIAC at 415-415781-0166. ICS to host second annual Casino Night Italian Community Services, the premiere charitable organization in the Italian Community, will be holding their second annual Casino night on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. The non-profit fund raiser will benefit Italian Community Services��� John C. Riccio Educational Grant Program for the promotion of the Italian Language and Culture. The event will be held at the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club at 1630 Stockton Street in San Francisco. Tickets are only $75 each, and include gambling chips for participants to play games such as poker, craps, blackjack, roulette, and other casino games. Prizes will be awarded for the top chip earners, a silent auction and boutique shopping experience will be provided. The no host bar will also provide a selection of tasty treats. Tickets may be purchased by contacting Lisa Michelis at lmichelis@aol.com, or by tele- phone at 415-307-8034. Mention L���Italo-Americano at the time of purchase. CONSOLATO GENERALE D���ITALIA SAN FRANCISCO Console Generale: Mauro Battocchi Segreteria: Anna Clara Maselli (segr.sanfrancisco@esteri.it) 2590 Webster StreetSan Francisco, CA 94115 Telefono: (415) 292-9200 Fax: (415) 931-7205 E-mail: it.sanfrancisco@esteri.it ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA Direttore: Paolo Barlera 814 Montgomery Street San Francisco, California 94133 Tel.: 415 788 7142 Fax: 1 415 788 6389 Email: contact.sanfrancisco@ esteri.it COM.IT.ES. - COMITATO DEGLI ITALIANI ALL���ESTERO President: Romana Bracco 870 Market Street, Suite 815San Francisco, CA 94102 Telephone: (415) 398-5312 Fax: (415) 398-3345 Email: SanFranComites@aol.com MUSEO ITALO AMERICANO Managing Director: Paula Bagnatori 204 Bay St # C, San Francisco, CA(415) 673-2200 Phone: (415) 673-2200 Fax: (415) 673-2292 E-mail: sfmuseo@sbcglobal.net ITALIAN AMERICAN SOCIAL CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO Manager: Julie Clima 25 Russia Ave.San Francisco, CA 94112 Phone: 415.585.8059 Fax: 415.585.8060 Email: info@iascsf.com SAN FRANCISCO ITALIAN ATHLETIC CLUB President: Al Cipollina Administrator: Rich Baldoni-Denney 1630 Stockton St., San Francisco, CA 94133 General Information: (415) 781-0165 Fax: (415) 781-0167 Office: (415) 781-0166 (Office hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. M-F, Pacific Time), email: administration@sfiac.org ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA State President: Maria Fassio Pignati State Recording Secretary: Arlene nunziati (Rlene49@pacbell.net) 5051 Mission Street San Francisco, California 94112-3473 Phone: (415) 586-1316 Fax:(415) 586-4786 Email: sonsofitalyca@aol.com IL CENACOLO - ITALIAN CULTURAL CLUB President: Jim Boitano Membership Chair: Ronald Derenzi (membri@ilcenacolosf.org) Post Office Box 475119 San Francisco, CA 94147-5119 Email ilpresidente@ilcenacolosf.org ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION President: Ken Borelli 425 no. Fourth StreetSan Jose, CA 95112www.iahfsj.org Phone: 408-293-7122. Fax: 408-293-7154. Facebook: Italian American heritage Foundation ITALIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES President: Luigi E. Pinotti Executive Director: Anna Maria Pierini (ampierini @italiancs.com) 678 Green Street, San Francisco, Ca 94133 Tel. (415)362-6423 Fax (415) 362-6423 E-mail info@italiancs.com - www.italiancommunityservices.org ITALIAN AMERICAN FEDERATION OF THE EAST BAY President: Vince Cortese 5321 Claremont Ave. Oakland, CA 94618 Tel. (925) 679-1047, (650) 222-6641 Financial Secretary: Richard J. Vannucci 5072 Elrod Dr. Castro Valley, CA 94546-2418 Tel. (510) 581-9139

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