The Culinary Institute of America Announces the Dedication and Grand Opening of the Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine.Business Editors/Lifestyle Writers HYDE PARK Hyde Park, park, London, England Hyde Park, 615 acres (249 hectares) in Westminster borough, London, England. Once the manor of Hyde, a part of the old Westminster Abbey property, it became a deer park under Henry VIII. , N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 19, 2001 The Culinary Institute of America announces the dedication and grand opening of the Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine at its Hyde Park, New York Hyde Park is a town located in the northwest part of Dutchess County, New York, United States, just north of the city of Poughkeepsie. The town is most famous for being the birthplace of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. campus on Thursday, May 10, 2001. The $6.7 million Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine is a major initiative and a milestone in the 55-year history of the world-renowned college. The opening of the Center is the culmination of years of research and planning to create a world-class facility that reflects the essence of Italian culture and tradition in its architecture, interior design and gardens - as well as its cuisine. Colavita USA, a leading importer of fine-quality specialty Italian products pledged a gift to launch the initial fundraising campaign for the center in 1994. Joseph P. DeAlessandro provided an additional leadership gift. Additional support was received from the following individuals and companies: Barry Colman '83, Bindi Bindi can mean: Jayy.
Dedicated to the promotion of authentic Italian cuisine Italian cuisine as a national cuisine known today has evolved from centuries of social and political change. Its roots can be traced back to 4th century BCE and into the Middle Ages which brought Arab and Norman influence to certain regions along with introduction of notable chefs in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , The Culinary Institute of America's Colavita Center for Italian Food and Wine will be unlike any other educational facility in the world. Through degree and continuing education continuing education: see adult education. continuing education or adult education Any form of learning provided for adults. In the U.S. the University of Wisconsin was the first academic institution to offer such programs (1904). programs at the Center, the college will offer courses and intensive study programs in Italian food, wine and culture for students and industry professionals. Under the leadership of CIA CIA: see Central Intelligence Agency. (1) (Confidentiality Integrity Authentication) The three important concerns with regards to information security. Encryption is used to provide confidentiality (privacy, secrecy). President Ferdinand E. Metz, a team of faculty, staff and members of the Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. devoted painstaking attention to every detail of the project. The team collaborated with well-known Florentine architect Roberto Magris to ensure that every aspect of the Center is as authentic as possible - from the architecture of the Tuscan-style building and construction materials, to the landscaping, interior furnishings and decorative elements, to the food and wine served in the Center's Ristorante Caterina de' Medici Medici, Italian family Medici (mĕ`dĭchē, Ital. mā`dēchē), Italian family that directed the destinies of Florence from the 15th cent. until 1737. . August J. Ceradini, Jr., president of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Cruise Lines
Name Headquarters A'rosa Europe NCL America America AIDA Cruises Europe American Cruise Lines America , Inc. and chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Culinary Institute of America, together with board members Nick Valenti, Jeffrey P. Berlind, and Arnym Solomon '69, headed a steering committee who provided valuable input and general guidance for the construction. Named for the Italian-born Queen of France who brought the refinements of the Italian dining experience to the rest of Europe in the 1500s, the student-staffed Ristorante Caterina de' Medici will offer a variety of ways for the public to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at the CIA. The Ristorante Caterina de' Medici features six distinct dining areas offering a total of 110 seats for reservations, and approximately 20 seats for walk-in guests. The Ristorante's dining rooms include the Joseph P. DeAlessandro Main Dining Room with 28-foot ceilings; the Enoteca with views into the 3,200-bottle wine storage area; the elegant Caterina de' Medici Dining Room; the casual Al Forno Dining Room; and the Tower Dining Room for private parties. Seasonal outdoor dining will be available on The Terrace, with tables overlooking the Durkee Herb Garden Plaza. The Durkee Herb Garden will provide heirloom vegetables, flowers, and herbs, allowing students the opportunity to select the freshest ingredients for use in classes and in the restaurant. Patrons will enter the Ristorante through The Marketplace sponsored by Dakota Growers Pasta Company, a comfortable lounge area displaying fresh breads, fruit, produce, and other Italian food and ingredient items. Located within The Marketplace are the Torani Bar and several small tables where patrons can enjoy hot and cold beverages or wine before dining. The Ristorante's a la carte menu showcases the authentic culinary traditions of the various regions of Italy with the seasonal ingredients and indigenous flavor profiles of this much-beloved cuisine. The opening faculty who will be directing the students in the kitchen and dining rooms are Chefs Steven Santoro and Dwayne LiPuma, and Table Service Instructors Mauro Sessarego and John Fischer. Chef and author Gianni Scappin serves as the college's Culinary Consultant to this faculty team. The Ristorante Caterina de' Medici is open Monday through Friday. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dinner is served from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. A Pizza, Antipasto and Salad menu is available from 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. in the Al Forno Dining Room. Reservations are now being accepted and can be made by calling 845-471-6608. No reservations are necessary for the Al Forno Dining Room. Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts. Courses for foodservice professionals are offered at the college's main campus in Hyde Park, NY, and at its additional branch for continuing education, The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena, California is a branch campus of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) at Greystone is dedicated to continuing education and career development for , in St. Helena, CA. For more information, visit the CIA's Web site at www.ciachef.edu. |
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