Xanliq Restaurant. In the beautiful setting of the Old City under the starry sky of Baku, a journey through the regional tradition of Italian wines, presented by the expert oenologist Marco Catelani.
CASA (Culinary Art Center OF Azerbaijan). The excellence and quality of Italian products, highlighted through exclusive live show cooking by acclaimed chef Emanuele Mongillo on the stage of Italia Piazza. The event will be dedicated to the professionals and students of the center. The menu considered for the masterclass will include tomatoes salad (crunchy crumbs, celery jelly, stuffed tomato, onion in ice), smoked duck breast cocoa coffee and black truffle, finishing with mixed pasta pesto of nori seaweed and seafood.
CASA (Culinary Arts Center of Azerbaijan). This is an opportunity to delve into the ancient art of pizza making with Chef Pizzaiolo Aleksandr Slutu. A centuries-old tradition that will speak to masterclass participants through two types of doughs and 5 different recipes, starting from the classic "Margherita" (tomato, basil, mozzarella, parmesan, evo oil) and arriving to the "Marruzzella" (arugula, fresh tomato, prosciutto, stracciatella, parmesan flakes, balsamic vinegar cream and evo oil). Also will be prepared the "Marinara Sbagliata" (tomato, stracciatella, anchovies, basil, taggiasche olives, basil, capers, garlic, evo oil, oregano), the "Scugnizzo Calzone" (tomato, mozzarella, cooked ham, ricotta, parmesan, basil, evo oil) and the "Indiavolata" (tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni, taggiasche olives, basil, evo oil).
Landmark Rotunda. In a large exhibition area Italian producers, local importers and distributors and other companies in the agri-food sector will be able to present their products/services to potential partners. Private rooms will be made available to companies for the organization of their exclusive B2B meetings. The event will be accessible only to professionals.
Landmark - Conference Room. An expert from Ca' Foscari University, will held a seminar which will aim to explain how to promote the made in Italy and its territories in the Azerbaijani market.
Landmark - Conference Room. An expert from Ca' Foscari University will held a seminar which will illustrate how to promote food and wine through new media: digital marketing, multi-channel marketing and storytelling for the enhancement of Italian food and wine.
Landmark Pool Bar Sundance (9th Floor). A unique opportunity to network, only for professionals, relaxing and tasting the magnificent aperitifs prepared by professional Italian bartend Diego Ferrari.
Landmark The Orange Grove Rooftop. In the warm atmosphere of the trendiest club in Baku, two of the best Italian bartenders, Diego Ferrari and Marco Dongi, will perform in the preparation of the best Italian cocktails… a sensory experience not to be missed.
Landmark Rotunda. The event will be accessible to the public. In a large exhibition area, Italian producers, local importers, distributors and other companies in the Agri-Food sector will be able to present/sell their products/services to visitors. In the food court, the best Italian Chefs in Baku will delight the guests with special dishes. During the Hello Italy Public Talks program, experts in different fields will share with the public the secrets of the Italian excellences. Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy best wines, coffee, aperitifs surrounded by a carefree and friendly atmosphere.
Landmark Rotunda. The atmosphere of joy, mouth-watering meals and drinks will bring you on the noisy Italian streets which you can enjoy on the specially organized Italian Piazza Food Fest on 26 of June. We are proud to announce that we bring together 3 Italian chefs: Roberto Basei from Dolce Vita and Domenico Nicolino from Marriott corner to prepare the masterpieces of Italian cuisine for your delight!
Wine Tastings, Gift Boxes.
What means tasty coffee.
Landmark Rooftop (22nd Floor). Low ABV Cocktail for years it has been one of the most famous trends, a new point of view on cocktails. You will see, analyze and discover how the world of Low Abv was born and how to serve it in the best way. You will study the past, learn how to calculate the Abv and find out how to serve it.
Landmark Rotunda. Aperitif and Italy .... where it comes from, how it develops and how it is served. You will discover the most popular cocktails drunk during this time of day and understand its evolution.
Landmark Rotunda. How to set up the table in Italian style for a successful aperitif!! Owner of the famous local decoration agency “Cozy by Madi”, Madina Guliyeva will share with us her secrets of a successful table set-up to experience the real Italian atmosphere at your feast.
Landmark Caspian Restaurant (20th Floor). A very special dinner to celebrate the strong bond of friendship between Italy and Azerbaijan, which is also expressed in ancient culinary traditions. The famous Executive Chef of the renowned Balzi Rossi restaurant, star guest of the Festival, will prepare a four-handed menu with CASA's professional Azerbaijani Chef, Farhad Shahverdiyev, consisting of dishes that blend tradition and innovation with typical products of the two countries. Each dish will be paired with a selection of fine wines from the best Italian wineries. The hall and the guest tables will be decorated by the indisputable Azerbaijani decorator, Madina Guliyeva, who through her creations will evoke the magical atmosphere of authentic Italian and Azerbaijani landscapes. To enrich the evening's program, in the hall there will be a trunk show of wonderful Italian jewels of the most prestigious brands paired with clothes made by talented Azerbaijani designers. A unique and unforgettable event, for all lovers of the Bella Vita.
Wine Tastings Gift Boxes.
Landmark Rotunda. The atmosphere of joy, mouth-watering meals and drinks will bring you on the noisy Italian streets which you can enjoy on the specially organized Italian Piazza Food Fest on 26 of June. We are proud to announce that we bring together 2 Italian chefs: Elio Bevilacqua and Massimo Fusè from Scalini corner and Roberto Zizi from Fairmont corner to prepare the masterpieces of Italian cuisine for your delight!
Landmark Rotunda. The five best Italian recipes for coffee! We are sure that the famous Italian coffee brand “Lavazza” with more than a century's history of coffee making is well-known by you. We bring the experts of the brand to share their experience of preparing traditional Italian coffee with those who are the same passion for it.
Landmark Conference Room. On the base of Turkic historical sources and personal experiences of the lecturer - gained through various travels along the Silk roads - the audience will be conducted into a culinary journey through steppes, deserts, caravansaries, palaces and modern gourmet restaurants, in order to understand the diverse dimensions that characterize the multi-layered and exquisitely variegated Azerbaijanian cuisine.
Landmark Rotunda. The art of pairing Italian cheeses and wines! When tatses meet. Not secret is that Wine&Cheese is the best set for the evening digestif. But how to know which type of cheese will reveal the notes of wine so you taste it to the fullest? Our guest speaker from Novikov Restaurant Group will share the secrets of how to pair them in the best way.
Landmark Rotunda. Dream travelling in Italy. Is it your heart beating faster when you heard about Rome, Sicily, Toscana or Florence? Well, just like ours! Here we have a great speaker who will share her best tips and tricks for travelling in Italy. Maybe it’s a sign to plan your trip soon!
Four Seasons Hotel - Zafferano Restaurant. As in a fairy tale, the terrace of the Zafferano Restaurant, at the Four Seasons Hotel, will be turned into a real Italian courtyard, where families and friends gather on Sundays to enjoy the pleasure of eating, drinking, talking and laughing all together. The long journey of our guests will begin at sunset, with special aperitifs prepared by the guest bartender Marco Dongi and by selections of real Neapolitan pizza prepared by Chef Pizzaiolo Aleksandr Slutu. The evening will continue seated around a long table set like in the best Italian tradition, curated by the artist decorator Madina Guliyeva, where a menu of delicious dishes designed by Executive Chef Renato Rizzi will be served, paired with wines from the best Italian wineries. A dinner under the starry sky of Baku, to celebrate together the absolute sense of conviviality and Italian living.
