The program of the event is as follows:
NOVEMBER 7-18 2005 (formal inauguration on the 9th)
• "The Shape of Values. Ten designers interpret the Tuscan House".
An exhibit on Tuscany's production of furniture and home accessories
held in collaboration with Consorzio Casa Toscana
WHERE:
The 4th floor of the Felissimo Design House
10 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
NOVEMBER 7-18 2005 (formal inauguration on the 9th)
• "The Tuscan Lifestyle: the Art of Making"
An exhibit on a selection of Tuscan crafts for the home of the highest
quality, held by ARTEX – Centro per l'Artigianato Artistico e
Tradizionale della Toscana. Also showing in collaboration with ARTEX are
pieces from Artigianart, Promosiena and CNA Carrara.
WHERE:
The 5th floor of the Felissmo Design House
10 West 56th St.
New York, NY 10019
ALL WEEK – FROM NOVEMBER 7-11 2005
• TUSCAN HOURS (happy hour time slot)
Come and enjoy a Tuscan aperitif based on a glass of wine and
traditional Tuscan hors d'eourves in a number of Manhattan's most
prestigious bars.
WHERE:
Alfredo di Roma 4 West 49th Street (212) 397-0100
Bar Veloce Chelsea 176 Seventh Ave (212) 629-5300
Bar Veloce 175 Second Ave. (212) 260-3200
Barbetta 321 West 46th Street (212) 246-9171
Cavatappo Wine Bar 1728 2nd Ave (212) 426-0919
The Four Seasons 99 East 52nd Street (212) 754-9494
Osteria del Circo 120 West 55th Street (212) 265-3636
San Domenico 240 Central Park South (212) 265-5959
Soho Grand Hotel 310 West Broadway (800) 965-3000
Tribeca Grand Hotel 2 Avenue of the Americas (877) 519-6600
World Bar (Trump World Tower) 845 UN Plaza (212) 935-9361
ALL WEEK – FROM NOVEMBER 7-11 2005
• NY STEAKHOUSES AND TUSCAN WINE PAIRING
A promotion of Tuscan wines imported by William Grant & Sons paired with
NY's finest steaks
WHERE:
Ben Benson's 123 W. 52nd Street (212) 581-8888
Churrascaria Plataforma 316 W. 49th Street (212) 245-0505
Churrascaria Tribeca 221 W. Broadway (212) 925-6969
Dylan Prime 62 Laight Street (212) 334-4783
Harry's of Hartsdale 230 E. Hartsdale Ave (914) 472-8777
Hartsdale, NY 10530 Old Homestead 56 Ninth Avenue (212)242-9040
NOVEMBER 8th 2005 – 9am
• Press Conference presenting: " The Tuscany of Innovation", held by the
Polo Tecnologico di Navacchio, to be followed by a series of video
conferences via web-cam/streaming with select tecnology companies from
Tuscany.
WHERE: Italian Trade Commission
33 East 67th St.
New York 10021
NOVEMBER 8th 2005 – 11am
• "The excellence of Tuscan Olive Oil"
A seminar held by the Provinces of Arezzo and Grosseto on top production
olive oil of Tuscany; to be followed by a luncheon and guided tastings
for the clients of participating NYC restaurants.
WHERE: The New York Palace Hotel – Villard Mansion
455 Madison Avenue (between 50th and 51st Streets)
New York, NY 10022
NOVEMBER 8th 2005 – 3-8pm
• Food and Wine Show for Tuscan producers and US importers
WHERE: The New York Palace Hotel – Villard Mansion
455 Madison Avenue (between 50th and 51st Streets)
New York, NY 10022
NOVEMBER 8th 2005 – 3:30pm
• TOURISM WORKSHOP
A show organized in collaboration with ENIT – the Italian Board of
Tourism bringing together high-end Tuscan travel companies with US tour
operators, followed by a press conference presenting Tuscany's travel
proposals and cocktail party featuring Tuscan dishes and wines.
WHERE: The Rainbow Room – The Pegasus Suite
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
NOVEMBER 9th 2005 – 11am
• VI Selezione dei Vini di Toscana
The sixth edition of the selection of wines from Tuscany, followed by a
blind tasting and luncheon.
WHERE: The New York Palace Hotel – Villard Mansion
455 Madison Avenue (between 50th and 51st Streets)
New York, NY 10022
NOVEMBER 9th 2005 – 3-8pm
• Tuscan Wine Tasting
A wine "workshop" for Tuscan wine producers and US importers
WHERE: The New York Palace Hotel – Villard Mansion
455 Madison Avenue (between 50th and 51st Streets)
New York, NY 10022
NOVEMBER 9th 2005
• "Experience the Pleasure of Filming in Tuscany"
A presentation of the works of the Tuscan Film Commission. The event's
key speaker will be Tom Stenberg, producer of "Under the Tuscan Sun" and
"The Talented Mr. Ripley" . The presentation will be accompanied by an
aperitif.
WHERE: 5 Ninth – 5 Ninth Avenue (between Gansevoort & Little West 12th
St.)
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