A 20 year partnership between Alma School of Culinary Arts and George Brown College was celebrated at the 300 Adelaide Street East Grand Atrium. The Consul General of Italy introduced students that have just returned from Italy and shared stories of their success. This apervito event was attended by some 250 invited guests to sample many food stations presented by students of George Brown College and ALMA. On hand were several notable people including Michelin Star Chef, Ernesto Iaccarino of Don Alfonso1890 Restaurant, George Brown College Dean, Rudi Fischbacher and Alma Scuola General Manager, Andrea Sinigaglia. Nick Di Donato of the Liberty Entertainment Group facilitated this happening in his collaboration with GBCHC.. and also partnership with Iaccarinos of Italy with Don Alfonso 1890 & Don Alfonso Toronto.