SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2018 CIME DE RAPE - MAD IN ITALY ITALIAN MENU & CONCERT BY MEZZOTONO COPPER RESTAURANT DINNER AT 7.00 PM CONCERT AT 9.00 PM

World WEEK OF THE Italian CUISINE

From 18 NOVEMBER To 1 DECEMBER 2018

MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2018 THE EXTRAORDINARY ITALIAN TASTE DINNER & MEZZOTONO PERFORMANCE CAPRI COURT AT SHANGRI-LA BARR AL JISSAH 7.00 PM

THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2018 STREET FOOD FESTIVAL DELICACIES FROM ITALY AND BEYOND GRAND MILLENNIUM HOTEL 7.00 PM

TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2018 SAPORE DI PUGLIA SPECIAL MENU FROM PUGLIA & LIVE MUSIC AROMA RESTAURANT 8.00 PM

SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2018 IL SAPORE DELLA TARANTA AN APERITIVO WITH FOLK MUSIC FROM SALENTO INTERCONTINENTAL MUSCAT 6.30 PM

Vanni Cuoghi, La felicità è al piano di sopra, acquerello e china su carta, 70 x 100 cm., 2014

SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2018 UNA TAZZINA DI CAFFÈ A JOURNEY ACROSS THE HISTORY OF COFFEE CHADO TEA LOUNGE 6.00 PM

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SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2018 UN CAFFÈ AL MUSEO FIND ITALY-OMAN CONNECTIONS ACROSS HISTORY NATIONAL MUSEUM OMAN 3.00 PM

WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2018 I GIOVANI TALENTI DELL’ACCADEMIA CHIGIANA CONCERT BY ADORNO QUARTET BAIT AL ZUBAIR 8.30 PM

MONDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2018 CON LE MANI IN PASTA COOKING CLASS WITH LUCA GUSTOSO 11.00 AM

SUNDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2018 CIME DE RAPE - MAD IN ITALY | COPPER RESTAURANT | 7.00 PM

For this special night Chef Greg is proposing a special menu across the grand classics of Italian cuisine paired with a great concert by Mezzotono, the small Italian orchestra without instruments. Embark on a journey of tunes from Italy and beyond with the magic of their five voices and their a cappella melodies. Purchase your dinner and drinks and let us entertain you. Dinner from 7 to 8.50. Free Entrance concert starts at 9.00 PM. Info: 2456 4292

MONDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2018 THE EXTRAORDINARY ITALIAN TASTE | SHANGRI–LA | 7.00 PM

Experience a week of Puglia at Capri Court at Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah with an exquisite menu by the resort’s Italian Chef Mirco Zompo inspired by the southern Italian region. On Monday 19 combine the variety of flavors and ingredients with the performance of the five-piece Italian band, Mezzotono. The band’s unique style perfectly imitates the sound of real instruments using only their voices to create the sound of a small orchestra. Definitely a not-to-be-missed performance in the intimate setting of Capri Court. Info: 2477 6565

SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 2018 UN CAFFÈ AL MUSEO | NATIONAL MUSEUM | 3.00 PM

Embark on a journey through ages across the outstanding collection of the National Museum and discover the connections between Italy and Oman. Celebrate the national day and learn more about what has linked together the Bel Paese and the Land of Incense for centuries. Enjoy a special guided tour accompanied by the inimitable taste of an authentic espresso at the Museum coffee lounge. A la carte coffee break at 3.00 and a 90-minutes tour starting at 3.30. Museum entrance OMR 1(Omanis), 2 (Residents) 5 (Tourists). Info: 9125 1026

SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2018 UNA TAZZINA DI CAFFÈ | CHADO TEA LOUNGE | 6.00 PM

Illy Caffe' is probably the most famous Italian coffee brand in the world. Isabel De Guio, patron at Chado Tea Lounge in Al Mouj, will introduce Italian coffee, its history, varieties and use. The event aims to encourage the interaction between Italian language students and Italian entrepreneurs operating in Oman. FREE ENTRANCE

MONDAY 26 NOVEMBER 2018 CON LE MANI IN PASTA | GUSTOSO | 11.00 AM

We are what we eat and we eat what we make. Get the unique chance to eat pasta freshly made by you under the guidance of Luca, a real pasta master at Gustoso, the first Italian Pasta Bar in Oman. Roll your sleeves up and knead your pasta the real Italian way, with quality ingredients and passion. Join for a friendly atmosphere and authentic Italian food in the heart of Muscat. OMR 18 RSVP 9720 5063

TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2018 SAPORE DI PUGLIA | AROMA RESTAURANT | 8.00 PM

Discover the flavors of Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, with the special touch of Chefs Marco, Fabio and Domenico and the unforgettable movie soundtracks by Nino Rota, a son of Puglia land. Enjoy La Dolce Vita brought to Muscat by the violin of Luca Blasio and the piano of Matteo Andreini in the friendly and informal setting of Aroma, a must destination for Italian food lovers in town, OMR 19 Info: 7178 8581

WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 2018 CONCERT BY ADORNO QUARTET | BAIT AL ZUBAIR | 8.30 PM

They play with one mind, beauty of sound, intonation, precision and beautiful musical ideas and expression. Enjoy the performance of Quartetto Adorno, a rising, young and talented string ensemble brought to Muscat by prestigious Accademia Musicale Chigiana of Siena, a leading Italian musical institution. Enjoy the melodies by Schubert, Beethoven and Puccini in a stunning performance by Edoardo Zosi, Liù Pelliciari, Benedetta Bucci and Danilo Squitieri. DOORS OPEN AT 8.00, MUSIC STARTS AT 8.30. FREE ENTRANCE RSVP mascate.segreteria@esteri.it.

THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2018 STREET FOOD FESTIVAL | GRAND MILLENNIUM HOTEL | 7.00 PM

Taste a variety of delicacies from Italy and beyond on a terrace overlooking muscat lights. Foodies in town, come and enjoy the new trend in cuisine that Italy has anticipated since ever with its traditional street food. OMR 17 Info at 2234 2353

SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2018 IL SAPORE DELLA TARANTA | INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL | 6.30 PM

Taste the atmosphere of Italian summer in Salento, the rising star of tourism in Italy. Try the delicacies of this land and let the mesmerizing rhythm of pizzica and taranta come over this magical night of amazing food and melodies. Enjoy the informal atmosphere of an authentic Italian aperitivo at tiki bar at Intercontinental Hotel accompanied by the pulse of Canaglia ensemble, brought to Muscat by the week’s official carrier Oman Air. EVENT STARTS AT 6.30, SPECIAL MENU & OPEN BAR FROM 7.00 PM TO 9.00PM. OMR 22 NET. RSVP 9241 9474.

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