The year-long program will include dining experiences across several cities—all
highlighting illy’s blend within custom tasting menus
Boia De in Miami
illy, a global leader in sustainable quality coffee, debuts its new illy Art of Dining Series, an exciting year-long program that brings together the worlds of exceptional gastronomy and exceptional coffee. Throughout the year, illy will host a series of premium dining experiences, collaborating with renowned chefs and culinary experts on curated pairing menus that are inspired by the aromas of the signature illy blend.
The series will kick off this month with a dinner at Boia De in Miami, followed by stops in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The San Francisco dinner will be hosted this June at Wolfsbane, in partnership with illy Chef Ambassador Rupert Blease, who will be creating a custom tasting menu inspired by his own bespoke illy blend. A limited number of tickets will be made available for purchase.
“Gastronomy and fine dining have always been at the heart of illy, but at its core, our brand is about creating memorable experiences,” said Cristian Arcangeli, VP of Marketing & Digital. “In an increasingly digital world, we see real-life experiences as the most powerful way to create authentic connections, where people can truly engage with our brand through all their senses.
Through this immersive dining series, we are bringing illy into a new dimension—where every detail, from flavor to atmosphere, is designed to engage the senses and elevate the experience. In collaboration with some of the world’s most celebrated Michelin-starred chefs, we are crafting moments that blend taste, culture, and atmosphere into something truly memorable. Because ultimately, it’s these lived experiences that define luxury, build emotional connection, and stay with our guests long after the moment has passed.”
“I’m very excited to be a part of this fantastic program that brings together best-in-class gastronomy with illy’s extraordinary coffee,” said Chef Rupert Blease. “Being a part of the illy Chef Ambassador program has illustrated that the level of detail and care that goes into each illy coffee blend is akin to how I would craft a meal. It was a true joy to be able to create my own personal blend with illy and I look forward to seeing people experience it within my custom tasting menu. Coffee can be more than just a morning ritual, it’s a true culinary experience.”
The illy Art of Dining series is the latest iteration of the brand’s enduring commitment to gastronomy. The brand’s Chef Ambassador program has fostered relationships with a global network of Michelin-starred chefs, each of whom has been invited to create a unique illy coffee blend that complements their acclaimed style of cooking. Since 2017, the program has developed over 20 custom blends that demonstrate how illy’s high quality coffee can enhance fine cuisine. The brand has also been the exclusive coffee partner of “World’s 50 Best Restaurants” for the past four years, the prestigious international ranking that honors global culinary excellence.
For more information on The illy Art of Dining series, including forthcoming dates, chef partners, and ticket availability, please visit illy.com and follow @illy_us on all social platforms.