The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia

In 2004 twelve Italian-Australian restaurateurs met to form The Council of Italian Restaurants in Australia (CIRA) a not-for-profit organisation to promote the values of Italian food and perpetuate authentic Italian cuisine in Australia. This is inclusive of cultural and educational objectives. CIRA has been formed and is now consulting with others in the industry including restaurants, industry associates and friends to broaden membership, operating a cooking school and encouraging young apprentices to participate in the CIRA-ALMA Young Talent Award.

A huge thank you to all who took part in GUSTO 2011.   

Gusto 2011 was a great success. We had the biggest attendance ever and the quality of the food served was just amazing. It was wonderful to see “La Sala degli Assaggi” full of young chefs in their whites behind the benches, cooking and serving and talking to the people with pride and passion.  Food and wine masterclasses and "Bambini in Cucina" were fantastic.

The Forum and The Debate went very well. We had a lot of people attending and they all seemed genuinely interested and pleased.

For photographs of GUSTO 2011 (and previous events), please visit http://homepage.mac.com/schinella/GUSTO2011/index.html

CIRA Cooking School Winter Schedule now available

CIRA's original founding members include the following:

Marilyn Annecchini
Elio Cordaro
Lucio Galletto
Vanessa Martin
John O'Riordan
Armando Percuoco
Giovanni Pilu
Beppi Polese
Mark Polese
Norma Polese
George Pompei
Danny Russo
Peter Zuzza

The current Officers and Executive Committee members are:
President:  Giovanni Pilu
Vice President:  Alessandro Pavoni
Treasurer:  Anna Pavoni
Secretary:  Marilyn Annecchini

Committee Members:
Luca Ciano
Eugenio Maiale
Piero Tantini

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