Kathy McCabe, Host of PBS Travel Series "Dream of Italy," & Frances Mayes, Author of "Under the Tuscan Sun," at Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro, Summit, NJ
McCabe and Mayes to host combination television premiere party, new-book launch & virtual culinary journey on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 6:30-8:30 pm.
SUMMIT, N.J., Mar. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kathy McCabe, host of the PBS travel series "Dream of Italy," and Frances Mayes, author of "Under the Tuscan Sun," to host combination television premiere party, new-book launch & virtual culinary journey
Italia will be live and sizzling in New Jersey for one special night as guests delight in the culinary flavors of la dolce vita, experience the breathtaking vineyards of Tuscany and get immersed in the romance of the piazzas.
Kathy McCabe, host of the PBS travel series Dream of Italy and founder of the award-winning publication Dream of Italy, and Frances Mayes, author of Under the Tuscan Sun, will host a special Italian-themed evening on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 6:30-8:30 pm at Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro, located at 67 Union Place in Summit, NJ. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase for this unique combination television premiere party, book launch of Mayes's new travelogue See You in the Piazza, and virtual culinary journey through Italy by Chef Kevin Felice. Tickets can be purchased online at https://bit.ly/2TxcVgC.
McCabe and Mayes recently filmed the forthcoming PBS special Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special, which guests will also view throughout the evening, months before the special airs this summer to the public.
"Filming our Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special was a truly unforgettable experience for me," McCabe says. "I read Under the Tuscan Sun when it first came out two decades ago and it inspired my own Italian dreams. I still can't believe I was inside Bramasole, Frances's home in Cortona. I'm honored to bring Frances to this event to meet our fellow New Jersey lovers of Italy and to preview this special with them!"
"So" McCabe urges, "for all who dare to dream of living the life that Frances really lives and that Diane Lane portrayed in the movie Under the Tuscan Sun, grab a friend and come taste a bite of that life at this unique event."
During the evening event at Piattino, guests will also meet Mayes and receive special signed copies of See You in the Piazza, about her journeys exploring the length of the Italian boot. The new book is scheduled to hit the stands this spring.
Sticking with the theme of Italy's piazzas, master Chef Kevin Felice will feature gourmet piazza-like food stations throughout the restaurant, each with the distinctive cuisine found in the piazzas throughout the Italian boot. Guests will also enjoy red and white Italian wines, which will include a private-label pinot grigio bottled by 40NORTH Restaurant Group, the full-service division of Villa Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro.
Fiore's long, strong relationships brought Dream of Italy, Frances Mayes and Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro together to share this exciting event live in New Jersey.
ABOUT PIATTINO: A NEIGHBORHOOD BISTRO
Piattino: A Neighborhood Bistro serves up great Italian fare with a modern twist, sourcing artisan ingredients from across the world and our own back yard. Our chef has crafted a menu full of new takes on classic entrees and pastas. And, our stone-fired 800° oven results in authentic Neapolitan style pizzas and sandizzas (our version of a panini) with ingredients ranging from truffled wild mushrooms to 24 month aged prosciutto di Parma. The cocktails are made from scratch infused with house made simple syrups, fresh fruit and herbs that complement the menu along with a carefully selected wine and beer list. It is our goal to create a warm and inviting atmosphere with exceptional service for the neighborhood for years to come. For more information, please visit http://www.piattinonj.com.
ABOUT DREAM OF ITALY
Dream of Italy, in all its forms, provides the insider information travelers crave to enjoy authentic and unique Italian experiences. Kathy McCabe founded the award-winning travel publication and membership website in 2002. In 2015, Dream of Italy premiered as a PBS travel series with McCabe as the host. Two seasons are currently airing on PBS stations and Create TV. Dream of Italy: Tuscan Sun Special is due out on PBS this summer. For more information, please visit http://www.dreamofitaly.com.
ABOUT 40NORTH RESTAURANT GROUP
40NORTH Restaurants is the full-service division of Villa Restaurant Group, a family owned, multi brand global QSR and full-service restaurant company with nearly 400 domestic locations (including Puerto Rico) and in an additional 8 countries.
40NORTH gets its name from the common linear parallel of Naples, Italy and Morristown New Jersey – both lie on 40° North Latitude. The founder of Villa, Michele Scotto, hails from Naples, Italy while the family today calls Morristown, NJ home. 40NORTH was established in 2006 with the opening of its first location, George & Martha's American Grille. The group is now comprised of six brands encompassing eleven locations throughout New Jersey along with Steelworks Buffet & Grill located at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem, PA. For more information on 40NORTH Restaurants, please visit http://www.40northrestaurants.com.
ABOUT FIORE
Fiore is a strategic consulting company whose specialties include: brand name and image development, communications, business advisory counseling, trend analysis, marketing and rare-technology positioning. Fiore is differentiated by its intuitive ability to translate technology into practical communications ahead of trend and into new business ideas. The company has remarkable depth, breadth and unique expertise in understanding American consumers' shifting attitudes and behaviors. Fiore's areas of focus range from business-to-consumer to business-to-business brand communications in experiential and multisensory industries. Fiore is known for its boot camps, over-the-top events, and lunch-&-learns, which help get start-ups off the ground with sound advice and directives. Fiore continues to be sought out by investment firms for advice on emerging markets. Please visit http://www.fioreinspires.com for more information.
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