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Festàl
'2011: A coalition of twenty-two ethnic
and cultural festivals held throughout the year
at Seattle Center. Find out more about Festàl
by clicking
here. |
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Seattle
Center:
Truly
the Northwest region's premier destination for
arts, entertainment, sports and leisure activities.
To visit their spectacular website, just click
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Ruffino
Wines of Italy: Festa welcomes Ruffino
as the official Wine Sponsor for the Italian Festival
and the banner sponsor of the "Ruffino
Grape Stomp." We will be pouring two Ruffino
wines in our Wine & Beer Gardens: Ruffino Chianti
in the unique Florentine bottle, and Ruffino "Lumina"
Pinot Grigio which has been so accepted by consumers
that its production has grown to 1 million bottles
per year. Ruffino
Wines will also participate in the "Taste
of Italy" with a fantastic selection of
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Isernio's
Sausage: The not-so-secret ingredient
in the famous Italian Sausage Sandwiches sold
at the Italian Festival and for 17 years, a banner
sponsor of the "Great
Italian Chefs" Cooking Stage. Isernio's
is also the sponsor of the Isernio's Cooking Contest
which is sure to attract national attention.Take
a look at their entire product line and view their
cooking demos by clicking on Isernio's!
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Piecora's
Pizza: After years of being the
most popular food vendor at the Italian Festival,
Piecora's Pizza finally to become our Official Pizza
Sponsor back in 2005. They also host the extremely
popular Piecora's Pizza Toss in the Children's Courtyard.
Review their tantalizing menu at http://www.piecoras.com
and learn why they've been in business over 25 years!
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Borracchini's
Bakery:
The Italian Community's and Seattle's favorite
supplier of cakes for all occasions baked at their
famous location on Rainier Ave. S. They have been
with Festa ever since the beginning! Learn more
from their beautiful web site at Borracchini's.
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Frangelico
Liquore Italiano: By popular demand,
Festa Italiana welcomes back Frangelico as our official
"Spirits Sponsor." A hazelnut liquor known
of its distinctive friar-shaped bottle, its origins
date back more than 300 years to the existence of
early Christian monks living in the hills of Northern
Italy. Take a look at dozens of recipes using Frangelico
by paying a visit to visit their official
website. |
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Ritrovo
Selections: The newest partner on our
sponsorship team, Ritrovo joins Festa as the Official
Olive Oil Sponsor for 2011 and a banner cosponsor
of the "Great Italian Chefs"
Cooking Stage. They will also have a booth at Festa
featuring many items from their product line, and
they have a colorful and appetite-stimulating website
at Ritrovo.com. |
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Torani
Syrups: Makers of Italian flavored syrups
and more...rejoined us as as a partner in our Italian
Soda booth some years ago. Download recipes and
earn more about this fascinating Italian-American
enterprise by checking out their website: Torani
Syrups. |
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DeLaurenti
Food & Wine:
Sponsors of the DeLaurenti
Bocce Tournament since 1988. Visit their famous
store in the Pike Place Market for great Italian
products year 'round. Pay a visit to their distinctive
web site at DeLaurenti.
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LavAzza
Coffee: Italy's Number One coffee.
Now in their 21st year as the Espresso Caffè
Sponsor of Festa, and in two locations at the
Italian Festival. Find out more about LavAzza
Coffee at Italy's Number One coffee. Now in their
21st year as the Espresso Caffè Sponsor
of Festa, and in two locations at the Italian
Festival. Find out more about LavAzza Coffee at
LavAzza.
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Fornaio: Newest member of the Festa Italiana
sponsorship family. Technically the Official Restaurant
Sponsor but look for them to be involved in everything
from a booth selling hearty Italian food to chef
Franz Junga cooking on the "Great Italian Chefs"
Cooking Stage. il
Fornaio.com |
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Moretti
Beer: Title Sponsor of the Moretti Mainstage
where you can watch the entertainment and enjoy
a cold, crisp Italian lager or a red Italian ale
from the Wine and Beer Garden. Salute!
Moretti!. |
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C&H
Sugar: For four years now, proud sponsor
of the appearance of TV Chef Nick Stellino on the
Great Italian Chefs Cooking Stage. Lots of nutritional
facts, historical information and recipes at C&H.
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Electrolux:
New Cosponsor of the appearance of TV Chef Nick
Stellino on the Great Italian Chefs Cooking Stage.
Also providers of an Italian-designed Electrolux
range to be raffled off at the Italian Festival.
Details at the Information Booth. Visit
Electrolux here. |
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RAITALIA...
Watch
live Italian programming from Rome 24 hours
a day. Enjoy the best current family entertainment,
the latest news reports, contemporary and classic
movies, the world-renowned Italian soccer league
and much more on RAITALIA. RAITALIA is one of the
7 Italian channels offered on DISH Network. For
more details go to www.dishnetwork.com. |
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Bonney-Watson:
Festa Italiana welcomes Bonney-Watson as the exclusive
underwriter of our Historical Photo Exhibit. As
the oldest funeral and cremation service provider
in Seattle, Bonney-Watson has had a long-standing
relationship with the Italian community, and with
their support, we can look forward to presenting
this wonderful retrospective for years to come.
Learn more about their long heritage at Bonney-Watson. |
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Costantino
Lazzaretti Endowment: This family-sponsored
fund has been created to perpetuate the memory of
Costantino "Tino" Lazzaretti, a board
member and avid supporter of Festa Italiana. The
Kid's Courtyard has been renamed "Tino's Cortile"
in his honor. |
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Big
John's PFI: Festa welcomes back old friends
Big John Croce and Pacific Food Importers, both
as a sponsor and the official supplier of pasta,
olive oil and spaghetti sauce to the Italian Festival.
You can find their products at their retail outlet
at 1001 Sixth Ave S. or at your favorite grocery
store. P.F.I.
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Washington
Asset Management: Back for a 2nd year
but now the official banner sponsor of the "Classic
Italian Vehicles Show." Invest and save
to buy that Lamborghini! Learn more about them at
www.wambellevue.com. |
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Wells
Fargo: Generous partner with Seattle
Center as a sponsor of all Festàl events.
They may even have a booth at the Italian Festival.
Offering banking services and more at wellsfargo.com. |
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Zardetto Prosecco:
Festa Italiana welcomes the #1 selling Italian Prosecco
in America as our new sparkling wine sponsor. Available
in our Wine Gardens by the glass or the bottle,
and at major grocers and wineshops. Zardetto. |
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San
Pellegrino: Proudly returns to Festa
each year as our official sponsor of Italian sparkling
mineral water. You can buy San Pellegrino at the
Italian Festival either in the cute little 8 oz.
green bottles or in our delicious Italian Sodas.
We'll also feature their non-sparkling Italian mineral
water ACQUA PANNA. Visit their website
to learn more about these wonderful products. |
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The
Mediterranean Inn: Loaded with European
charm and only two blocks away from Festa, the Mediterranean
Inn is the official Hotel Sponsor of Festa Italiana
and the "home away from home" of our entertainers
and Celebrity Chefs. Visit their website by clicking
here. |
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Rosella's
Produce: From the grapes in the Grape
Stomp, to the veggies at the Italian Sausage booth,
fresh, crisp produce from Rosella's is everywhere
at the Italian Festival. Take a look at their
website.
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Salumi:
Armandino Batali revolutionized deli
cuisine in Seattle when he opened his poplar salumeria
in Pioneer Square. Celebrities from the world over
flock to try their delicacies and they are as famous
in New York as they are here. Salumi's
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