Gruppo Italiano

ranti Italiani (GRI), which was established in 1979. GI is dedicated to popularizing authentic Italian cuisine, Italian wines and Italian products, and enhancing its image in the United States through education, member restaurants and promotions. GI strives to provide a constant flow of information about Italian cuisine to member restaurants, US press, culinary schools, importers, distributors and general consumers with a serious interest in authentic Italian food. ABOUT GIANFRANCO SORRENTINO (DIRECTOR)
Originally from Naples, Italy, owner Gianfranco Sorrentino carries over 30 years of experience in restaurant management, some of these include Quisitana Hotel in Capri, Dorchester Hotel in London, Four Seasons Hotel in Tokyo, Bice Restaurant in New York, Sette MoMA Restaurant at The Museum of Modern Art of New York, Union Bar and Grill in Great Barrington, MA, Mozzarella & Vino, and The Leopard at des Artistes, located in the New York landmark Hotel des Artistes.