(1 September 2016) Basilicata is ready for the 4th edition of Italian Cuisine Week in Buenos Aires. The event will also see the participation of Lucanian chefs and guests of honor, Vito Amato and Giovanni Battista Guastamacchia. They will present a menu of entirely regional homegrown products that will win over South America, until September 2. The event was announced in a press release by the Regional Union of Lucanian cooks. “Crushed peppers, cheese, Ferrandina olives, Basilicata pickles, beans and staccia Tursi orange desert will not leave the audience indifferent. It will be a great celebration of Italian gastronomy, where typical products will be worked by skilled hands, preserving traditions and warming the hearts of many emigrated Lucanians over the years who will enjoy special offers for over 25 restaurants. In addition, the activities included in the programme are free coffee tasting, pasta, cooking classes, live music, films and documentaries. We wish the Chef and all food-lovers, a ‘Semana de la cocina Italian’ dedicated to the promotion of high quality cuisine and gastronomic culture in the world “. (Red)