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Addison business wins Gelato world tour
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016
Gelato D’Oro to compete in world finals in Italy
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These seven gelato artisans delighted some of the best taste buds in Chicago with their wonderful gelato creations.” – Laura Duca, Director of the Illinois Challenge
Seven flavors were selected as finalists and came together over the weekend to compete for a spot at the Grand Finale of the Gelato World Tour in Italy. A panel of expert culinary judges (50 percent) combined with the public vote (50 percent) decided the outcome of the competition. The winners were announced at the Bon Appetit Culinary Stage at the close of Chicago Gourmet event. “These seven gelato artisans de-
lighted some of the best taste buds in Chicago with their wonderful gelato creations,” said Laura Duca, Director of the Illinois Challenge. “We wish Chef Michael Meranda, who will represent the Americas region at the Grand Finale of the Gelato World Tour in Rimini, Italy in 2017, all the best.” “It’s a high honor for Gelato D’Oro to represent Chicago and the United States with our Signature Gelato flavor ‘Breakfast at Nonna’s House’ at the Grande Finale of the Gelato World Tour in Rimini, Italy,” said Chef Meranda. “From day one till now, it has been a grand opportunity to help create a truly authentic Italian experience through our Gelato creations.” The Gelato World Tour (GWT), the world’s premiere cross-cultural artisan gelato competition, is the first international traveling competition in search of the best flavors in the world. GWT is supported by The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Economic Development, as well as the Regione Emilia Romagna. GWT has visited eleven Gelato Capitals – Rome, Valencia, Melbourne, Dubai, Austin, Berlin, Rimini, Singapore, Tokyo, Shenzhen and Chicago. The GWT is directed by Carpigiani Gelato University; the world’s most renowned school for successful gelato entrepreneurs, and Sigep – Rimini Fiera, the world’s premier artisan gelato tradeshow. Copyright – Portions of this article provided by Business Wire 2016
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A 1940s USO show comes to town! Nathan Bassman, Mary Stone and Kent Hobson take a break from entertaining VFW guests on Saturday, Oct. 1. The three are part of the Patt Holt Singers, who performed a 1940s era USO show as part of the 6th Annual Veteran Benefits Event, hosted by Welcome Home All Veterans, held at the Villa Park VFW Post #2801.
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Bon Appetit’s Chicago Gourmet, one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated culinary events, hosted the finals of the Gelato World Tour’s Illinois Challenge held on September 24-25 at Millennium Park in Chicago. Taking First Place and moving on to compete in the world finals in Rimini, Italy, nest year is the now famous flavor “Breakfast at Nonna’s House” by Chef Michael E. Meranda of the renowned Gelato D’Oro located at 1450 West Lake St. in Addison.
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