THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT.
WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCOMODATE ANY FURTHER REQUESTS DUE TO VENUE'S LIMITED CAPACITY.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR TICKET DOWNLOADED ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR PRINTED, TO FACILITATE THE CHECK-IN PROCESS AT THE DOOR.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
IF YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY (RESTAURANT OWNERS, CHEFS, BEVERAGE MANAGERS, BUYERS AT HOTELS AND RESTAURANT CHAINS), CRUISE INDUSTRY, F&B IMPORTERS, AND DISTRIBUTORS, REGISTER HERE.
THE EVENT
Do not miss the opportunity to meet with 30+ Italian food & wine producers, importers, and distributors of Italian products, and hospitality suppliers. Join the authentic Italian food & wine festival!
Authentic Italian is the only high-end Food & Wine Festival in Miami that mainly focuses on Italian cuisine and flavors. It aims to connect Italian F&B producers, F&B importers, and distributors representing Italian brands, and hospitality suppliers with local chefs, restaurateurs, hospitality professionals, importers, and distributors.
The event also enriches the understanding and appreciation of Italian culture by promoting the country’s food and wine to a selected public of food lovers, through partnerships with authentic Italian restaurants, bakeries, and gourmet markets that will delight the public with their signature dishes.
PROGRAM
2:00 PM | CHECK-IN opens
2:30 PM-4:00 PM | THE TALKS - Trade Only
- Cruise Lines panel: “Consumer trends and the strive for delivering an exceptional dining experience onboard”
- Restaurants and distributors panel: “The future of Miami’s restaurant scene”
- Florida Small Business Development Center presentation: “Introduction to SBDC no-cost programs and resources to help hospitality businesses succeed”
Click here to know more about the program of the Talks
4:00 PM-6:00 PM | TRADE SESSION - Trade Only
Trade-only meetings in the expo area between Italian producers and importers/distributors of authentic Italian products and Florida’s F&B importers/distributors, chefs, restaurateurs, and gourmet market owners.
Click here to know more about the exhibitors
After 6:00 PM, the event opens its doors to the general public
PARKING: Information about parking at the location will be provided soon.
BE SAFE, DON'T DRINK, AND DRIVE! We strongly encourage attendees to use Uber or Lyft to reach the venue.
This is a 21+ only event.
***NO TICKETS SOLD AT THE DOOR***
Important note: complimentary entrance is guaranteed only upon arrival before 5.00 pm and also grants access to the Grand Tasting (from 6.00 pm). Arrival after 5.00 pm will be charged at the entrance with the full Grand Tasting ticket fee ($42).
