The Second Edition of Monteruscello Fest- 11 and 12 September 2023

 

After a successful first edition last year, the Monteruscello Fest is back. It will be held in Piazza Agro City on 11 and 12 September and this year will be dedicated to the theme "we are one", just to underline how all the main social actors of the territory, institutions, citizens, entrepreneurs are on the side of the overall growth of this neighborhood and how Pozzuoli is, in fact, only one: from the sea to the border with Quarto.

This year, the event will last two days, instead of just one and will feature 200 operators in the food sector. As always, among the stands there will be chefs,  pizza restaurateurs, pastry chefs all ready to guarantee a particular gastronomic offer.

The intent is first and foremost beneficial: to support the Telethon Foundation program dedicated to Diseases Without Diagnosis implemented by Tigem (Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine), thanks to the donations of those who want to participate in the event that is entirely non-profit.

To obtain the entrance ticket that includes consumption at all the stands present on the single day, simply connect to the www.monteruscellofest.it website and make a minimum donation of 40 euros.  But of course everyone is free to make a donation of a higher amount. It is also possible to book the ticket for both days: in this case the minimum donation can be 60 euros. Children who are less than one meter tall, accompanied by at least one paying adult, do not require a ticket.

 

Monteruscello Fest is organized and promoted by the restaurant entrepreneurs Daniele and Simone Testa together with the Municipality of Pozzuoli and Giovanni Tammaro, leader of a network of companies for the enhancement of Monteruscello Agro city.

"The fact that we had to double the days to be able to accommodate the many requests of operators who wished to participate, fills us with joy and pride. It means that the world of food and wine – explain Daniele and Simone Testa – is always ready to lend a hand to scientific research. We thank the Municipality of Pozzuoli who is supporting us, the Chamber of Commerce of Naples, the Aicast and the ASL Napoli 2 for the patronage and the many artists who this year will not miss their participation ".

Names like Gigi Finizio, Sal Da Vinci and Fatima Trotta are expected.

Here's a look at last year's fest!

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Ischia Safari, 17-19 September 2023

In just a couple of weeks, the 7th Edition of Ischia Safari kicks off  This fund raising event has reached it's 7th edition  featuring chefs, pizzaioli, pastry chefs, and artisans from the food and beverage sector with one objective in mind.  That objective is to raise money to train young people in the hospitality industry.  This year, the  funds raised will be dedicated to an institute in Emilia Romagna that the Saperi e Sapori Association, promoter of the event, has identified with the support of local chefs. The dates for this not to miss event are the 17th-19th of September.  

Nino Di Costanzo and Pasquale Palamaro

"The commitment is as always at the highest levels" – explain the Ischian starred chefs Nino Di Costanzo and Pasquale Palamaro, the two creators among the promoters and organizers of the event -. Already last year we witnessed the resumption of the event that for two years had been stopped due to the Pandemic, now we are even more charged and eager to do well, to raise funds for the training of young people who invest their future in this sector. We have already supported the students of Basilicata, Campania, Umbria, Calabria and now Emilia Romagna to establish a sort of bridge of solidarity towards a territory that, like ours, has suffered a flood and  where there are many accommodation and catering facilities, a natural employment outlet for young people from hotel institutes in the area."

Here is the breakdown:

17 September 2023 - Charity Dinner

The seventh edition of Ischia Safari will begin on Sunday 17 September with the charity dinner at the Albergo della Regina Isabella. The appointment is at the hotel's Dolce Vita restaurant where Michelin starred chefs will collaborate with pizzaioli, pastry chefs and food artisans will collaborate together to create an exclusive menu for a dynamic gourmet dinner that will be the forerunner to a very special event.

18 September 2023 -  Negombo Festival

The festa will be held at the Negombo Thermal Park. The long-awaited appointment in the bay of San Montano with food points and stands set up in the park of over nine hectares showcases the gastronomic excellence of the territory, with around 250 booths.  Not to miss!  A particular shout out to Ischian born and raised pizzaiolo Ivano Veccia who organized an amazing line up of 30 or so top pizzaioli from all over Italy.

me, Ivano Veccia, and Carl Sammarco

19 September 2023 - A Dessert for Ischia

This is something new for the 2023 edition, at the Aragonese Castle: the pastry competition (Entrance by invitation) that will identify a Dessert for Ischia, a tribute to the island and its typicality.

 The cultural association Ischia Saperi e Sapori - Cultural and Artistic Center organizer of Ischia Safari has as its founding members Nino Di Costanzo, Pasquale Palamaro, Giancarlo Carriero, Marco Castagna, Paolo Fulceri Camerini, Marianna Schiano. It is non-profit and pursues exclusively the purpose of promoting food and wine culture.

Involved in organizing Ischia Safari also two personalities known for their commitment to accrediting Ischia as an international tourist destination, Giancarlo Carriero of the family that owns L'Albergo della Regina Isabella and Paolo Fulceri Camerini, owner of the Negombo Thermal Park.

For more info and tickets to the events, check out the website.

I'll be at the Negombo Festival.  I'm actually quite excited since I haven't been since 2018.  You can see my video tour of the stands (in Italian) below.

Ci vediamo ad Ischia Safari!

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