Eataly to host Perugina chocolate demonstration
Perugina is Italy’s most famous Chocolatier and is best known for its iconic Baci chocolates. You'll have an opportunity to attend a special chocolate class at its world-famous chocolate school, now open at Eataly in Chicago.
The class instructor is Viola Buitoni, whose great-uncle, Giovanni, was one of Perugina’s legendary founders. Buitoni trained at the legendary Perugina La Scuola del Cioccolato in Perugia, Italy.
In this class, you will have a chance to create your very own hand-crafted Baci from traditional ingredients including gianduia, Perugina’s Luisa dark chocolate and fresh Italian hazelnuts. Hazelnuts are just one of my most favorite foods in the world and combine them with gourmet chocolates and I just turn to putty. :)
This lovely class will also cover the history of chocolate and include Baci-inspired desserts and Prosecco.
The class takes place on April 5 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
La Scuola at Eataly
43 East Ohio Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
43 East Ohio Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Cost is $65 per participant and pre-registration is required. You may register for the class at https://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1392544
Here's a little more info on the chocolatier and the class:
Class DescriptionCelebrate spring with Italy’s most famous chocolatier: Perugina. Best known for their iconic Baci chocolates, Perugina confections are 100% Italian, made in the hill town of Perugia near the historic home of St. Valentine in the region of Umbria. This special chocolate class will allow you to create your own handmade Baci treats. Crafted from only the finest chocolate, using the coveted original recipe, Baci (Italian for “kisses”) feature a silky, dark chocolate exterior that envelopes gianduia, a whipped chocolate filling blended with finely chopped hazelnuts, then topped with a whole hazelnut. Each Bacio Perugina contains a special message of love that hugs the individual confection.
Join us for an exclusive class as we demonstrate and taste chocolate desserts straight from Perugina’s La Scuola del Cioccolato (School of Chocolate). Class will be led by Viola Buitoni, whose great-uncle, Giovanni, was one of Perugina’s original founders.
MenuBaci Perugina ChocolatesCrostata di Ricotta & Caffè al Bacio (Ricotta & Espresso Tart with Baci)Caprese al Bacio di Luisa (Flourless Chocolate Cake with Baci & Perugina Luisa Dark Chocolate)Chocolate Shot Glasses filled with Italian LiqueurProsecco
Viola Buitoni is a seasoned culinary instructor and was trained at the legendary Perugina Scuola del Cioccolato in the heart of Italy. A direct descendant of the famed pasta and chocolate family, Viola hails from Perugia, in the heart of Umbria, in Italy. As a small child, she often visited the Perugina chocolate factory, where her great-uncle, Giovanni, was one of the founders. It is here that Viola’s culinary interests first blossomed while observing the production of Perugina’s iconic Baci confections. In 1985, she came to the United States where she launched an Italian catering business called Buitoni & Garretti. This small and deeply personal ode to the best of Italian food, located on Madison Avenue in New York City, soon developed a loyal following due to the authenticity of its products and Viola’s warm, engaging personality. Viola later moved to San Francisco where she currently acts as the resident culinary expert for San Francisco’s Italian Cultural Institute and hosts in-depth culinary workshops at the Italian Consulate. Viola continues to return annually to Italy, where she draws inspiration by reconnecting with the culinary traditions of her native homeland and discovering its newest cooking trends.
For additional information, please visit www.violabuitoni.com. To find out more about the Baci love story, Perugina's history and the full line of Perugina confections, visit www.perugina.com.
MenuBaci Perugina ChocolatesCrostata di Ricotta & Caffè al Bacio (Ricotta & Espresso Tart with Baci)Caprese al Bacio di Luisa (Flourless Chocolate Cake with Baci & Perugina Luisa Dark Chocolate)Chocolate Shot Glasses filled with Italian LiqueurProsecco
Viola Buitoni is a seasoned culinary instructor and was trained at the legendary Perugina Scuola del Cioccolato in the heart of Italy. A direct descendant of the famed pasta and chocolate family, Viola hails from Perugia, in the heart of Umbria, in Italy. As a small child, she often visited the Perugina chocolate factory, where her great-uncle, Giovanni, was one of the founders. It is here that Viola’s culinary interests first blossomed while observing the production of Perugina’s iconic Baci confections. In 1985, she came to the United States where she launched an Italian catering business called Buitoni & Garretti. This small and deeply personal ode to the best of Italian food, located on Madison Avenue in New York City, soon developed a loyal following due to the authenticity of its products and Viola’s warm, engaging personality. Viola later moved to San Francisco where she currently acts as the resident culinary expert for San Francisco’s Italian Cultural Institute and hosts in-depth culinary workshops at the Italian Consulate. Viola continues to return annually to Italy, where she draws inspiration by reconnecting with the culinary traditions of her native homeland and discovering its newest cooking trends.
For additional information, please visit www.violabuitoni.com. To find out more about the Baci love story, Perugina's history and the full line of Perugina confections, visit www.perugina.com.
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