Palm beach — Master Chef Vittorio Muscariello of Hostaria Da Vittorio has just received a bronze plaque which he will attach to his restaurant’s wall this week, attesting to the fact that the Chamber of Commerce of Italy and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of Culture, the Minister of Economic Affairs, the Minister of Tourism and the Minister of Agriculture, Alimentation and Forests have recognized his commitment to everything genuinely Italian, especially his famous cuisine.
They made him the recipient of a special award, as the Italian international Ambassador of Taste and Culture. The award program was created by the government of Italy for the purpose of rewarding Italian restaurants outside the country for complying with ten difficult standards of excellence. The project “Italian Hospitality, Italian Restaurants in the World,” ensures global compliance with quality, typical to Italian hospitality, protecting the history, culture and most importantly the authenticity of the Italian kitchen.
In order to qualify for the award and be recognized by “Italian Hospitality, Italian Restaurants of the World,” a restaurant must display a distinct Italian identity with traditional Italian interiors, describing the type of regional Italian cuisine and the presence of an Italian chef; the reception must have at least one person who can relate to customers in Italian; the plates and dishes must be of upscale quality with flowers, candles and ornaments on the tables; the kitchen must be in full view of customers; the menu must be written in the Italian language; the menu must offer cheese and sausage of Italian origins and use specific Italian products including Italian espresso; the wine list must contain Italian wines with an emphasis on PDO, Protected Designation of Origin Products, serving branded recognized Italian vino; serving extra virgin olive oil of Italian origin as dressing, and using genuine Italian extra virgin olive oil in dish preparation, last but not least the chef must be qualified for the preparation of Italian food having undergone training in Italy.
Italian cuisine, Vittorio explains is a result of many centuries, of how the Italian society ate and entertained, and lived. This unique quality of life is protected by Ospitalita Italiana because food just like painting and music is a form of art, and it should be protected against adulterations and falsifications to preserve its history, quality, culture and authenticity. Hostaria da Vittorio was visited by an anonymous inspector who verified all requirements. Following the visit Hostaria da Vittorio joined the select few hundred Ospitalita Italiana Certified Restaurant around the globe.
Hostaria de Vittorio is committed to serving Protected Designation of Origin Products, specific wines, cheeses, hams, sausages, seafood, olives, olive oils, beers, balsamic vinegar, and even regional breads, fruits, raw meats and vegetable, no substitution accepted, everything in his kitchen has to be the real McCoy, the branded Italian product. Congratulations Vittorio, enjoy the celebration of your award, your commitment to excellence paid off with the “Italian Hospitality, Italian Restaurants of the World,” certification.
