WORLD-RENOWNED CHEF ALESSANDRO MICELI RECEIVES THE INTERNATIONAL HONOR AMBASSADOR OF TASTE FOR GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® GOLD MEDAL 2026 | OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ITALY
"THE GREAT MEETING OF THE LEADERS OF WORLD GASTRONOMY" IS COMING IN 2026
An unprecedented gathering of the finest minds in the culinary world and the world-renowned executive chef Alessandro Miceli will be there!
Executive Chef Alessandro Miceli:
Chef Alessandro Miceli is a famous Italian chef based in Dubai, where he has opened the restaurant Mamabella, built around a unique concept: the direct contribution of Italian grandmothers, who are an integral and essential part of the project. Through their knowledge, stories, and traditional techniques passed down through generations, the restaurant brings to life the most authentic expression of Italian home cooking.
His global mission is to promote Italian gastronomic culture around the world, highlighting authentic traditions, historical recipes, and the true identity of home-style Italian cuisine, reinterpreted through a contemporary and international vision.
Through his work in the United Arab Emirates, Chef Miceli emphasizes the core values of Italian cuisine: respect for ingredients, simplicity, seasonality, and conviviality. His goal is to promote real Italian food beyond stereotypes, sharing the history, regional traditions, and cultural depth that make Italian gastronomy unique worldwide.
OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR ITALY
Alessandro Miceli actively participates in international culinary events, collaborations, and cultural initiatives, proudly representing Italy and its excellence. Through his restaurant, consulting projects, events, and culinary education, he works to build a cultural bridge between Italian tradition and a global audience, keeping the country’s culinary heritage alive and relevant across borders.
A Culinary Message from Chef Alessandro Miceli:
My vision of world gastronomy is based on sharing and promoting authentic Italian culinary traditions, bringing the taste, quality, and culture of our cuisine to the global stage. In my long-term plans, I aim to continue creating gastronomic experiences that combine innovation and tradition, participating in international events and collaborating with other global culinary initiatives.
My goal is to inspire others to appreciate and respect our culinary heritage, showing how food can serve as a bridge between different cultures and a way to convey history, identity, and values. Making people happy through food, especially those coming from other countries, is the greatest satisfaction and motivation to continue this global mission.
The global organization and guide AMBASSADORS OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® has certified and honored Chef Alessandro Miceli with the AMBASSADORS OF TASTE FOR THE GLOBAL GASTRONOMY® Gold Medal 2026, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the promotion and preservation of authentic Italian culinary traditions, his dedication to bridging cultures through food, and his commitment to sharing the knowledge, techniques, and stories of Italian gastronomic heritage with a global audience.
Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® Organization & Guide, in collaboration with the esteemed AUTHENTIC WORLD TASTE® AWT, is proud to present the 6th Global Congress of International Gastronomy & Tourism. This prestigious event will take place at the Megaron, The Athens Concert Hall, on April 21, 2026.
This landmark Congress will serve as a celebration of global gastronomy—bringing together world-class chefs, innovators, and thought leaders. It will also mark a significant milestone for the Ambassadors of Taste organization, whose mission is to forge meaningful connections between the realms of gastronomy, tourism, and sustainable business partnerships.
The Ambassadors of Taste for the Global Gastronomy® stands as a trailblazing, international platform for Public-Private Cooperation, offering an impartial and collaborative space for the world's top culinary and tourism professionals. “Our goal is to establish trust, create transformative initiatives, and foster long-lasting partnerships that will shape the future of the global gastronomic landscape.”
Join us as we create history, advance the global food movement, and make lasting impact on the culinary world.
Learn More about the (Global Taste Conference): https://www.ambassadorsoftaste.com/6th-international-taste-conference


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