In the heart of New York City, a gastronomic celebration unfolded as the Accademia Italiana della Cucina commemorated its 70th anniversary. The event, seamlessly fusing the New York and Soho chapters with the two delegates Roberta Marini and Berardo Paradiso, took center stage at Barbetta, the city’s oldest Italian restaurant and a revered historic landmark. 

Barbetta, founded by Sebastiano Maioglio in 1906, stands as the oldest restaurant in New York still under the ownership of its original family. Nestled in the Theatre District, it boasts a unique culinary distinction and holds the esteemed title of a Historic Establishment by Locali Storici d’Italia, making it the first American restaurant to receive such an honor.