The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago and the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago, announce a series of initiatives that will take place on November 13-19, presented on the occasion of the Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, a yearly initiative promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The theme selected in 2023 is “Dining with the Italian cuisine: well-being with taste.”

Local communities are invited to enjoy the tasting menu created by guest Chef Bley Daniel Ble for Tradition & Innovation: an Afroitalian Night, a ticketed event presented in collaboration with renowned Chicago’s restaurant Casati’s Modern Italian (444 W. Fullerton Pkwy) on Thursday, November 16th.