Barilla’s passion for the art of gastronomy is matched only by the many ways we embrace culture and the arts. Through sponsorships of a wide variety of art, music, film, and culinary events, Barilla celebrates the contributions of cultural influencers who bring joy, excitement and flavor to our lives. From offering tastings of authentic Italian cuisine at food festivals to hosting forums that discuss the impact of food on film, art, and literature, Barilla encourages appreciation for and participation in the finest works and events that human creativity can bring to life.
In this section, you can learn about upcoming events, or view photos and descriptions of past events .
SWEET
New York City, New York
November 16, 2007
Bringing the glamour of the South Beach Wine & Food Festival to New York, SWEET is the premiere and only late night dessert party that will feature Food Network personalities, and will bring together New York's premiere pastry chefs, chocolatiers, and bakers to create a dessert wonderland, all complemented by great wines, Champagnes and spirits from the Southern Wine Spirits of NY portfolio. This one-of-a-kind event is a kick-off to the 2008 First Annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival. SWEET is being hosted by and benefits the Food Bank of New York City and Share Our Strength.
Barilla's own Chef Lorenzo Boni will prepare a Sweet Parmigiano Orzo with Balsamic Vinegar and Orange-Scented Sicilian Sea Salt - now you can have pasta for dessert too!
BARILLA TO HOST 15,000 NEW YORK CITY RUNNERS AT MARATHON EVE DINNER
New York City, New York
November 3, 2007
On Saturday, November 3, 2007 Barilla, the world's leading producer of pasta, will host approximately 15,000 runners at the Barilla PLUS Marathon Eve Dinner at Tavern on the Green. The dinner, which begins at 4:30 p.m., is free for all registered participants of the ING New York City Marathon. Tickets are also available to the general public for $20. The Barilla Marathon Eve Dinner will serve up more than 6,800 pounds of pasta and 2,000 pounds of salad over 38 buffet tables set up at Tavern on the Green.
BARILLA CELEBRATES 130 YEARS WITH FOOD BANK FOR NEW YORK CITY
New York City, New York
October 20, 2007
To celebrate our 130 years as a company, 10 years of achievement and our second plant opening in the United States, Guido, Luca and Paolo Barilla hosted a culinary feast at New York City's Cipriani Wall Street. Celebrity Chef Mario Batali partnered with his friends, Chef Paul Bartolotta of Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare and Chef Cesare Casella of Maremma to create a unique Italian gastronomic feast. To give back to the community that has been so good to us, Barilla donated $100 per guest to the Food Bank for New York City. In addition, guests were invited to support the Food Bank For New York City by participating in a luxury raffle. The evening raised $34,620 for this great cause.
GO ORANGE
New York City, New York
October 15-19, 2007
Barilla partners with New York City's Go Orange campaign to raise funds and awareness for hunger relief at an event this weekend to celebrate our company's 130 Year Anniversary. More than two million New Yorkers are at risk of hunger. Food Bank For New York City, the city's primary supplier of food for those who would otherwise go hungry, helps provide more than a quarter million free meals served each day to more than 1,000 emergency and community food programs throughout the five boroughs.
Those in need include women and children, the elderly, people with disabilities and the working poor. For every $1 donation, $0.97 goes toward food acquisition, distribution and programs. In addition to food, the Food Bank offers education and technical support to our network of programs and serves as a research and public policy resource center for legislators, the media and the public. For more information, please visit www.foodbanknyc.org.
