Caseificio Palazzo, together with Caputo and Robo, sponsored the 1° Best Italian Pizza in the UAE, one of the numerous events held during the 1st edition of Dubai’s Italian Cuisine World Summit. The competition took place on 9th November at Bussola on the Beach in restaurant in Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina.
Special judges of the competition were: Chef Patrizia Di Benedetto, Chef Domenico Crolla, Chef Salvatore Bianco, Chef Mario Caramella, Chef Paolo Monti, “Pizzaiuoli 2013” world champion Davide Civitiello.
The Competition for the best pizza in the UAE was won by:
For Pizza Napoletana S.T.G.: 1° place: Gaetano Buonocore, Rossovivo; 2° place: Francesco Anita Rocco Fiola, Brandi Pizzeria UAE; 3° place: Giulio Lombardi, Ronda Locatelli.
For Pizza Classica: 1° place: Daniele Capobianco, Prego’s Restaurant – Media ROTANA Hotel; 2° place: Francesco Anita Rocco Fiola, Brandi Pizzeria UAE; 3° place: Gaetano Buonocore, Rossovivo.
The first two winners will compete in the final of the 13° edition of the World “Pizzaiuolo di Napoli Championship” in Italy.
At the end of the competition, an outdoor Italian-style aperitif was held on Piazza Grande.