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COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR

PROGRAMS
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Master of Italian Cuisine
3 months full immersion
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The Evolution of Italian Cuisine
2 weeks full immersion
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Tradition & Evolution
1 week full immersion + 1 week culinary travel in North Italy
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Italian Culinary Exploration
1 week full immersion
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Italian Wines & Haute Cuisine
1 week full immersion
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Pastry, Desserts & Specialty Breads
1 week full immersion
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Artisan Gelato: Technique & Production
1 week full immersion
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Advanced Mediterranean Cuisine
1 week full immersion + gastronomic travel to Sicily
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IKA Culinary Olympics
5 days all inclusive attendance
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The Foundation of Italian Haute Cuisine
1 week full immersion
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Advanced Cuisine, Baking, Patissier & Gelato in Dubai
1 week full immersion + gastronomic travel presented in Dubai, UAE

INFORMATION
SOJOURN, STAFF, LOCATION
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Superior Accommodations
All programs are inclusive of hotel, all meals & wines, market visits & much more!

All Star Instructors
Meet Italy's top culinary professionals

Locations
Culture, cuisine, art, nightlife & more!

Facilities
Work with Europe's latest culinary equipment in a real world setting

All of our programs and excursions are available for your association at special group rates.
Culinary Institutes,
corporations and agents,
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to learn more about special offers for our partners as well as the Institutes' custom courses.

Training Center for the
Italian National Pastry Team
and the
Italian National Culinary Olympic Team

Professional Cookbooks from Italy

Mediterranean cuisine, buffet, vegetarian, pasta, baking, hearth breads, desserts and more from the Institute's and Italy's top culinary professionals.

SERVICES
EDUCATION & CONSULTING
Restaurant, Hotel, Industry
Food, Pastry , Bakery, Gelato, Trade Shows
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Planning a Special Event that requires Master Chefs from Italy?
Our masters travel to every continent presenting haute Italian dinners, events, demos and expert seminars on Italian and International Cuisine for restaurants, resorts, hotels, cruise ships, gourmet shops and trade fairs. E mail us your plans to find out costs and sample itineraries.

Do you require professional training for your staff or menu development for authentic Italian and Mediterranean Cuisine?
Whether you already have a successful restaurant, need to update or are considering a rollout, ICI can assist in full immersion staff training or to perfect your menu or concept. E mail us here.

Looking for an Apprenticeship or Stagiere in Italy?
Learn authentic Italian cuisine from the source. Work alongside a master following a course. E-mail your resume here

Are you a restaurateur looking for a Professional Chef from Italy?
The Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary & Pastry Arts receives scores of inquiries from both Italian chefs and restaurant owners around the world who are seeking either permanent or seasonal positions or consulting services. E mail us here to inquire.

Recreational & Educational Programs & Excursions

Are you a Gastronome looking for 1st Class accommodations, itineraries and fine dining. Our recreational programs are designed to fit all budgets.

Cookbooks are essential to the continuing growth and development of culinary professionals and enthusiasts.
The following are among the world's best and have been designed by professionals who understand that keeping ahead of the latest trends ensures your success in our fiercely competitive industry. Non professionals will appreciate their unique recipes & techniques rarely found in conventional cookbooks.

Following classic European tradition, all of our texts are elegantly bound hardcovers, oversized and feature stunning full page full color photography, perfect for the kitchen or coffee table.

Click here to browse this book Programma
by Iginio Massari (English and Italian Version)
Iginio Massari is one of only 3 Italians who is member of Relais Desserts, the exclusive international association of masters of both modern and traditional confectionery. This oversized, hardcover book is fundamentally useful for all those involved in the presentation of pastry, cakes and desserts for special occasions.

PRICE: USA: $129,99 - EUROPE: EURO 100 + SHIPPING

USA ONLY

GROW The Art of Leavened Dough
by Iginio Massari & Achille Zoia (English, Spanish or Italian Version)
1ST PLACE WINNER "BEST BREAD BOOK IN THE WORLD" WORLD COOKBOOK FAIR - PERIGUEUX, FRANCE, 2000

Considered the most comprehensive baking book in Europe concentrating on hearth breads, boutique breads, stuffed breads, pizza, panettone, cakes, croissant, natural yeast techniques and much more.

PRICE: USA: $129,95 + SHIPPING - EUROPE: EURO 100 + SHIPPING

USA ONLY

Monumental
by Iginio Massari & Luigi Biasetto (English or Italian Version)
Master Patissier Iginio Massari and Luigi Biasetto dedicated two years to produce this masterpiece. Special occasions and events are the focus of this unique book. Cakes, torts and assembled desserts range from three to seven feet in height and span 3 to 5 feet at the bases. Monumenta remains the most comprehensive book on this subject, it is an essential part of every culinarian's collection.

PRICE: USA: $129,95 + SHIPPING - EUROPE: EURO 100 + SHIPPING

USA ONLY

Pastry Cakes and Desserts Tradition and Evolution according to Étoile
by Rossano Boscolo & Stefano Laghi (English or Italian Version)
Over 100 recipes and 50 base recipes have been coordinated with spectacular photography in such a way as to give the consummate pastry chef the opportunity to improvise with these progressive techniques. Endorsed internationally. Flans; Classic Cakes & Gateâux; Modern Cakes & Gateâux; Diagrams Detailing Internal Construction; Plated Desserts and Demonstrations of the Latest Techniques including Blown & Pulled Sugar, Advanced Chocolate Work are featured.

PRICE: USA: $125 + SHIPPING - EUROPE: EURO 100 + SHIPPING

USA ONLY

The Great Book of Buffets
by Rossano Boscolo, Fabio Tacchella and Giorgio Nardelli (English or Italian Version)
Completely dedicated to the art of European Buffets featuring advanced technique enhanced with spectacular full color photography. Used by the world's premier Culinary Institutes as part of their advanced course curriculums and instruction for Competitions. An indispensable tool for every banquet chef.

PRICE: USA: $175 + SHIPPING - EUROPE: EURO 100 + SHIPPING

USA ONLY

Artistic Flavors
by Fabio Tacchella (English & Italian Version)
Gusto Estetico, artistic flavors, is Fabio Tacchella's latest work and is truly a masterpiece. The fabulously photographed text outlines step by step instructions of intricate techniques simplified for busy restaurants, caterers and home gourmets. Featured is elevated plate art, edible decorations and recipes and techniques covering all aspects of cuisine. Fabio is Italy's most decorated chef and captain of the 2002-2004 Italian Culinary Olympic Team.

PRICE: USA: $129 + SHIPPING - EUROPE: EURO 100 + SHIPPING

Il Dolce Stil Novo
by Stephan Tierre (Italian Version).

PRICE: EUROPE: EURO 100 + SHIPPING

Volume Discounts
Restaurant operators and manufacturers find these books to be great gifts, incentives and training tools for employees.
Email us here for information on volume discounts.

ICI EXCLUSIVES

Click here for more about Andrea Voltolina

Andrea Voltolina
• Current World Champion Master Chef Patissier and member of the Italian National Team combines advanced baking techniques & chocolate & sugar art with Mediterranean Cuisine during two intensive days exclusively during the 2010 and 2011 programs!

Master of Italian Cuisine
• 3 months and 300+ hours of Italian Haute Cuisine & Wines. ICI's most comprehensive master's program is the only course in Italy that is all-inclusive of course fees, accommodations, meals, cultural travel and much more in one price. Instructed by i Maestri (the masters), this dynamic program includes certification for cuisine, patissier and sommelier. Click above to choose which location you prefer!

EVENTS' CALENDAR

Ice Carving Classic
Chicago, ILL, USA
MAY, 2011
•Sponsored by ICI, Italy's top Ice Artists compete in this world class competition. Ice carvings are an exclusive part of the finest buffets at the most elegant hotels and private parties in haute dining. Watch and see these masters turn water into art.

6th Annual Celebration of the Mediterranean Cuisine of Great Greece
Calabria, Italy
JULY 21-25, 2009
• Italy's 's stylish Naussica Resort on the Ionian Sea is the consummate setting for the annual week-long celebration of 3000 years of southern Italian food and wine. Lectures and demos by ICI Masters and three gala dinners highlight the unique culinary and cultural event.
DETAILS COMING SOON.

Haute Italian Cuisine in Dubai
Dubai, UAE
Dates to be announced
• Join ICI master chefs beginning in 2011 for one week in the city of lights and work together with them during five days of full immersion haute Italian cuisine, patissier, gelato and baking!
Click here for details.

Annual White Truffle Week
Naples, Florida, USA
November 2011
• Accredited culinary courses by day and fine dining by night featuring master chefs from Italy and the USA preparing the world's most elusive gourmet treasures. Presented in the grandest style in Naples, Florida, USA.
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VIRTUAL TOUR

Click here for a detailed look at at our programs. This link includes photos of the courses, market visits, night life and a panorama of the exciting culinary and cultural experience.

WINNERS!

Culinary World Cup EXPOGAST
•The Italian Culinary Team steals the show at one of the most prestigious culinary competitions in Europe. See how our ICI master won against the elite of chefs and pastry chefs from thirty three countries and became the reigning world champion until we takes the prize again this year!
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CULINARY GENEROSITY

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5 year old Laura has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of Osteosarcoma. In order to rid Laura of this devastating disease, she will need to undergo extremely expensive intense chemotherapy. ICI Chef Sabrina Mancin is assisting in fundraising to save this beautiful child. Please help... To learn more about Laura, click here.

GOOD WILL

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