On October 21, 2024, Lake Garda will host a significant gastronomic event organized by ItaliaSquisita, which will close the summer season with an autumn festival dedicated to charity. The picturesque setting of the Rocca di Lonato will provide the perfect backdrop for the event “Stelle di Lago,” starting at 7:00 PM.
A Journey into Italian Gastronomy
Following the success of the summer event “Fermento in Langa,” ItaliaSquisita continues to promote Italian culinary culture with a new gathering that celebrates the country’s gastronomic excellence. During the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to taste dishes prepared by Michelin-starred chefs, master pastry chefs, and mixologists, all committed to presenting a variety of innovative and traditional tastings, offering participants a unique culinary experience.
The event promises to be an opportunity to explore the diverse facets of Italian cuisine, featuring savory and sweet dishes in a gastronomic journey designed to satisfy even the most refined palates.
Support for the Ugo Da Como Foundation
A fundamental aspect of the event is its charitable purpose. All proceeds will be donated to the Ugo Da Como Foundation, a non-profit cultural organization. The foundation’s primary objective is to promote the study and enhancement of Italy’s cultural heritage, supported by a monumental complex that includes the Venetian Visconti Fortress and other significant historical sites.
Founded based on the testamentary will of Senator Ugo Da Como in 1941, the foundation is dedicated to the protection and preservation of artistic collections, supporting cultural and educational initiatives aimed at students and researchers.
The Stars of the Evening
The event will feature numerous renowned chefs from various locations around Lake Garda and beyond. Among the well-known names are:
Cuisine
Mattia Bianchi – Amistà*, Corrubbio (VR)
Maurizio Bufi – Ristorante Il Fagiano* – Grand Hotel Fasano, Gardone Riviera (BS)
Stefano Cerveni – Due Colombe*, Borgonato (BS)
Mattia Cicerone – Roco’s Lab, Salò (BS)
Matteo Felter – Ristorante Osteria Felter alle Rose, Salò (BS)
Arianna Gatti – Ristorante Forme, Brescia
Giuliana Germiniasi – Ristorante Capriccio*, Manerba del Garda (BS)
Alfio Ghezzi – Senso Lake Garda, Limone sul Garda (BS)
Terry Giacomello – Ristorante NIN*, Brenzone sul Garda (VR)
Takeshi Iwai & Claudio Liu – IYO*, Milan
Andrea Leali – Ristorante Casa Leali, Puegnago del Garda (BS)
Vincenzo Manicone – Ristorante Tancredi, Sirmione (BS)
Giancarlo Perbellini – Casa Perbellini 12 Apostoli**, Verona
Matteo Rizzo – Ristorante Il Desco*, Verona
Giacomo Sacchetto – Iris Ristorante, Verona
Pasquale Tozzi – Ristorante Il Pescatore – Grand Hotel Fasano, Gardone Riviera (BS)
Pastry
Annalisa Borella – Annalisa Borella Consulting
Federico Di Giusto – La Rucola 2.0*, Sirmione (BS)
Angelica Micali – Ristorante Oseleta*, Cavaion Veronese (VR)
Mixologists
Andrea Cason – Bartenders Academy Italia, Bussolengo (VR)
Irene Menegon – Villa Cortine Palace Hotel, Sirmione (BS)
Filippo Morandi & Federico Fregoni – Aeolus, Gargnano (BS)
Rama Redzepi – Grand Hotel Fasano, Gardone Riviera (BS)
The complete list of culinary artists involved also includes emerging names that represent the future of local gastronomy, making the event accessible to all food lovers.
For further information on participating in the event or specific details regarding the evening’s program, you can contact ItaliaSquisita:
→ italiasquisita.net
→ eventi@italiasquisita.net
→ +39 02 252071
