Actress Sean Young was among the guests at Il Gattopardo as restaurateur Gianfranco Sorrentino hosted a Members & Press Cocktail Reception for his non-profit organization Gruppo Italiano (GI).
The New York based non-profit is an evolution from the original Gruppo Ristoratori Italiani (GRI), which was established in 1979 to increase the awareness and to promote the image of authentic Italian cuisine through member restaurants, culinary scholarships and events.
Guests enjoyed delectable cocktails and hors d’oeuvres from the Il Gattopardo kitchen as guest speakers Maurizio Forte, John Mariani and Charles Scicolone, spoke about GI.
Gruppo Italiano founder Gianfranco Sorrentino lightheartedly asked the audience what America would be without pizza, or without an espresso for breakfast.
That’s amore.
Also on hand, Author John Mariani, who recently released his newest book How Italian Food Conquered the World (Palgrave Macmillan), spoke about the history of Italian food and wine, and how it spread from its homeland to become one of the most loved cuisines across the globe.
Find out more: www.gruppo-italiano.com
Gianfranco Sorrentino at 212-246-0412
Pictured:
Sean Young
Paula Bolla-Sorrentino, Gianfranco Sorrentino