"Sapori e Piaceri" Italian Lunch (ticketed event)

WHEN: Sunday, 3 June 2012
TIME: from 12.00 pm
WHERE: 4/828 Sandgate Rd. - Clayfield 4011 Qld

Come and celebrate the official closing event for Italian Week 2012 at Viale Canova Restaurant.

Massimo and Lorenzo menu is inspired to the Italian Week theme "Sapori e Piaceri" - Tastes and Pleasures with typical Italian dishes.

5 Course Menu

Aperitivo
Savoury on arrival

Verdi, Prosecco and Rossini

Antipasto - Entry

Breasola, Rucola and Grana
(Bresaola, Rocket and Parmesan)

Wine - Pino Grigio

Primo -
Fettucine verdi al canguro affumicato, crema e zucchine
(Green fettucine with smoked kangaroo, cream and zucchini)

Wine - Pino Noir

Secondo - Main
Bistecca Fiorentina and verdure miste
Fiorentina steak and mixed vegetables

Wine - Valpollicella

Dolce - Dessert

Gelato tricolore
(Green, White and Red Ice Cream)

Coffee or tea

Price: $ 80 per person

Please RSVP by Thurday 31 May:

Italian Bicycles Design Exhibition (free event)

WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012
TIME: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
WHERE: Queen Street Mall, Brisbane CBD, QLD, 4000

The excellence of the Italian bicycle industry will be display on the Brisbane City centre on the Queen Street Mall Stage.

Come and join the Italian Bicycles staff who will explain everything about this handmade bicycles.

Take a picture with your favourite bicycles!

Lombardo Italian Bikes - Bicycles Hand-Made in Italy since 1952
The Lombardo Vintage and Prestige series are designed with love as precious jewels for the everyday leisure rider. Apart from being stunning beautiful in their appearance these Italian Bikes are extremely comfortable to ride for both short and long distance trips. The know-how at the base of this production is 60 years old, delivering every kind of rider a marvelous stylish and uniquely strong Italian bicycle for a memorable ride!

 

Taste of Italy - "Dolci" Tasting (fundraising event)

WHEN: Saturday, 2 June 2012
TIME: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm
WHERE: Pennisi Cuisine Distributors, 17 Balaclava Street, Woolloongabba, 4102 QLD

Experience the Italian expression of sweet food during this fundraising event for the Hear and Say at Pennisi Cuisine Distributors.

Pennisi makes available delicious degustation plates for $5 each to be donated to the Hear and Say.

The degustation plate includes:

• - bread with Nutella
• - bread with jam
• - torrone chopped
• - selection of biscuits
• - panettone

- PLUS a raffle ticket. By signing up for the Italian Club you will be put in the draw to win one of the two prizes generously make available by Pennisi with a selection of Italian food.

Raffle tickets can be also separate purchased for $2 each from Monday 21 May to Saturday 2 June 2012.

The money collected will be donated to the Hear and Say, Brisbane based charity for children born deaf or hearing impaired.

Waiters Race - The Party at Cloudland (free event)

WHEN: Friday, 1 June 2012
TIME: 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm
WHERE: Cloudland, 641 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley, 4006, QLD

Following the the Brisbane International Waiters Race on Friday afternoon in the Queen Street Mall, join waiters and waitresses representing restaurants in Brisbane  at Cloudland...the Waiters Race party will start at 8.00 pm till late!

The party is open to everyone! All will be welcome...come and celebrate with the participant teams and organizers the success of this multicultural, fun, exciting and fundraising event!

The main objective of this event is to collectively raise  $50,000 for Hear and Say Centre and and sponsor deaf or hearing impaired children through the Hear and Say program so that they can learn to hear, to listen and to speak.

Andrea Valeri - Acoustic Guitar Spectacular Tour (ticketed event)

WHEN: Wednesday, 30 May 2012
TIME: 7.30 pm
WHERE: The Majestic Theatre, 3 Factory Street, Pomona Qld 4568

Australian guitarist Nick Charles, Robbie Long, and young Italian virtuoso Andrea Valeri participate in a series of concerts named "Acoustic Guitar Spectacular" and the tour will take place in May and June and it will be part of Italian Week 2012.

The concert run for two hours and a half hours, with each player featuring as a soloist in the first half, and all players sharing the stage in the second half.

One night – three incredible guitarists.  The show features solo and combined performances, guitar fireworks and beautiful songs from an electric range of styles including blues, jazz, country, classical and contemporary.

Doors open at 6 pm for a 7.30 pm start

Tickets:
$24.80 full - Adult
$17.80 Concession

 

Pizza Masterclass (fundraising event)

WHEN: Tuesday, 29 May 2012
TIME: 6.00 pm - 9.30 pm
WHERE: 78 Taylor Street, Bulimba, 4171, QLD

Join Gourmet Italian and its Pizza Masterclass. 100% of the profits of the class will be donated to the Hear and Say and part of the fundraising campaign which Italian Week has been promoting.

Italian Pizza Masterclass
Your class meets at the Taylor Street Kitchen in Bulimba. You'll start by making your own dough from scratch, and then go step by step through the process of crafting the perfect pizza.  Topics covered include:
The best dough anywhere-- made by you!
Stretching techniques for forming the perfect crust
Thin or thick crust
Easy Tomato pizza sauce
Classic garlic oil to add that authentic Italian flavour
Knowing your ingredients: understanding balance, order and proportions when applying them
Much, much more!


Please arrive at 6pm for a glass of wine and chat before the class starts at 6.30pm, which finishes at 9.30pm.

Bookings:  Secure online bookings available at http://www.gourmetitalia.com.au/classbookings.html  or contact Nadia Salvetti directly if you prefer to pay via direct deposit.
Contact/Enquiries: Call Nadia Salvetti on 0414 391 303 or email info@gourmetitalia.com.au
Price: $90 per person
Maximum number: 10 people

Dress comfortably please wear closed in shoes -- we'll provide aprons for all to wear -- and be prepared to eat some spectacular pizza of your own creation! In addition to all the pizza you'll eat while enjoying a glass of wine or beer, you'll head home with Gourmet Italia’s detailed guide to Make Perfect Pizza at Home.  

What Is Not Included?  Everything you'll need to make fantastic pizzas during class is provided. Plus, should you wish to invest in your own home pizza-making equipment, our retail store is your one-stop shop for the finest in pizza-making gear.