Italian In Paradise

Photography by WorldRedEye on February 27th, 2011 in 2023 Food Network & Cooking Channel South Beach Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One, Festivals & Conferences

Giada De Laurentiis

Miami Beach, FL – February 26, 2011 – Benvenuto! Guests spent a night amidst the backdrop of the elegant Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, when superstar Chef Giada De Laurentiis introduced them to Italian delicacies with the help of some of her favorite Italian chefs from all over the United States. The menu included handmade pastas, flavorful sauces, succulent roasts, lovingly seasoned vegetables, and rustic desserts. From start to finish, attendee’s experienced a deep and complete immersion in the art of Italian dining, which combines centuries-old culinary traditions with the pleasures of good company, never-ending conversation, and, of course, venerable wines. Helping to keep the table banter flowing freely for hours, only the finest Italian vintages were served. Each selection complemented a different course and highlighted the diversity of Italy’s various wine-growing regions.