Learn Italian cooking from the experts
Free admission and lots of delicious free samples!
Cooking demonstrations
Every hour throughout the weekend, between 11:00am and 5:00pm, a different chef from a local Italian Restaurant will be featured on the “Great Italian Chefs” Cooking Stage, located on the Fisher Terrace — the rooftop of the Fisher Pavilion.
Sponsored by Isernio’s Sausage and Merlino Foods. Additional tour support provided by Lava Heat “Italia” Patio Heaters and the Mediterranean Inn.
Previous Participants
Over the years we have had demos from chef’s representing such local restaurants as: Café Juanita, Tulio, il Fornaio, Il Terrazzo Carmine, Café Bengodi, Serefina, Assaggio, etc. Some of their recipes can be found in our online Recipe Collection.
Please check back for a schedule of this year’s line-up.
Rossella Rago, 4:00PM Saturday and Sunday
Demonstration Schedule for Saturday 23rd September, 2017
| TIME | CHEF | REPR. |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Brian Gojdics | Tutta Bella Neapolitan Pizzeria |
| 12:00 noon | Alex and David Kong | Perché No - Pasta & Vino |
| 1:00pm | Emran Chowdhury | Mercato Stellina |
| 2:00pm | David Madrid | West Coast Italian Radio |
| 3:00pm | Special Guest Rossella Rago, host of "Cooking with Nonna" | Cooking with Nonna |
| 4:00pm | Tobie Robinson | Personal Chef, formerly of Rivue Bar & Grill |
Demonstration Schedule for Sunday 24th September, 2017
| TIME | CHEF | REPR. |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00am | Enza Sorrentino | Ristorante Mondello |
| 12:00 noon | Franz Junga | Il Fornaio |
| 1:00pm | Frank Isernio | Isernio Sausage |
| 2:00pm | Special Guest Rossella Rago, host of "Cooking with Nonna" | Cooking with Nonna |
| 3:00pm | Brad and Lydia Inserra | Amante / Brewers East |
| 4:00pm | Jeremy Taisey and Perry Mascitti | Tulalip Resort & Casino |
