Apr. 3 – There will be a lot of Italy in the next Brignoles Fair, scheduled in the French town by the same name April 6 to 14. For the occasion, congress hall number 3 will be dedicated to Italian folklore, traditions, cuisine and craftsmanship. Thanks to the support of the Italian Chamber of Commerce for France in Marseille (CCIFM), 18 exhibitors from all over Italy will offer their wide variety of local products to the general public. The Italian Pavilion will feature food, decorations and clothing. In addition, visitors can enjoy Italian specialties prepared by chef Gabriele Imperatori. The menu includes: a caprese or a portion of ham and mozzarella cheese with black truffles as starters; pizza, gnocchi with gorgonzola cheese, tagliatelle with black truffles, porcini mushrooms or bolognese, saffron or mushroom risotto; Venetian monkfish, veal escalopes with a side of vegetables in a pan, roast pork with wild mushrooms with polenta. For dessert, there’s tiramisu, chocolate truffle or a delicious cake with ricotta cheese and almonds.
