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The Exclusive bene Club
VIP access to the greatest things in the world: Italian wine, food, fashion and, of course, Italy itself
…without the strings of a credit card
The Insider bene-fits
Four issues of the bene Insider’s Report. Find out first about a new exquisite-tasting white truffle pâtè; an olive oil so fragrant and smooth, you can’t wait to dress a salad; a $5,000 per night hotel on the Banfi vineyards in Tuscany; a new Gucci limited edition handbag for $17,000. You’ll want to hide it from your friends who always need to be the “first to know.” Four reports annually.
The bene bene-fits
Four issues of bene delivered to your home (a $20 value) each year, plus exclusive online access to constantly-updated information on the best Italian events throughout the country—from film festivals to cheese seminars; wine lovers’ dinners to exhibitions on Italian design. Also, online access to a bene Club members bulletin board.
Special pricing on all bene Italian Life & Style events.
The Travel bene-fits
Exclusive access to bene’s own Italian travel authority, Anna Canepa, for her recommendations on the exceptional restaurants, hotels, villas, sights and shops that few Americans know. Anna also is available to arrange an unforgettable customized trip.
A special rate at the luxurious Borgo di Colleoli, a lovingly restored 15th Century working manor and estate in Tuscany. 15 percent discount at Borgo and at its exceptional restaurant, I Secoli.
Italian breakfasts on the house when you spend at least four nights at any of these elegant Epoque boutique hotels in Milan: Hotel Malpensa, Hotel Tocq, Enterprise Hotel, Spadari Hotel, Grand Visconti Palace, Cosmo Hotel Palace, Residenza delle Citta Apartments. Enjoy the same bene-fit at the marvelous Relais Monteturri in Sardinia.
Wimco Villas, a specialist in Italian villa vacations, is offering all Bene Club a complementary first night provisioning when making a reservation for a villa rental in Italy. This means that you'll arrive in your villa to find it stocked with fresh fruits and cheeses, roast chicken, bread, local wines, juices and water - so you can relax on your first night and not worry about getting to the local market before it closes.
The Food bene-fits
A special rate when you buy online from Dean & DeLuca, the epicenter of culinary excellence, offering products that fire the imagination, challenge tastes and turn dining into a creative experience. Bringing culinary treasures of the world to the United States for almost three decades, Dean & DeLuca is now widely recognized as a prime destination for fine food, wine and kitchenware: 10 percent off every online purchase.
A special rate on professional-grade knives and cutlery made by Due Buoi, Italy’s master forgers: 15 percent discount on individual pieces and $100 off stunning block sets.
A special rate on LavAzza coffee, an Italian tradition for over a century, including LavAzza Crema e Aroma Espresso Beans, pre-ground LavAzza Qualita Oro and espresso pods: 10 percent off every online order purchased at http://www.espressozone.com/lavazza-coffee.html
Purchase $100 in Bella Cucina artful food & gifts, an award-winning product line with an appreciation for beauty and a sensibility for classic, yet innovative flavors, including aromatic olive oils, nine flavors of pesto, kitchen accessories and handmade olive oil soap, at www.bellacucina.com and receive an autographed copy of Chef/owner Alisa Barry’s cookbook, La Bella Vita: Inspiration and Recipes from the Creator of Bella Cucina (a $25 value).
A special rate when you buy online from GourmetSardinia, a unique line of artisanal products, intimately tied to the culture and cuisine of Sardinia. The rustic and traditional cuisine rich in the flavors and textures of this timeless island is now available to the American market through this exciting new line of authentic products. 10 percent off every online purchase.
The Wine bene-fits
Access to your own personal sommelier at Pasanella & Son Vintners to help you make the best selections for all your dinner parties; a 5 percent discount on any wine, even if you buy a single bottle, and a private wine tasting for you and five friends at Pasanella’s charming New York store.
A special bene Club package from dolcetours.com when you book a 6-day Italian wine tour.
A special rate on courses, from beginners' introductions to master classes, and events at the world renowned International Wine Academy of Roma, plus discounts on all the books, guides and gadgets sold there. 10 percent off all courses, events and products
The Fashion, Beauty & Home Décor bene-fits
A special rate on superbly-made leather duffle and handbags from flotoimports.com: 15 percent discounts on all purchases.
A $25 gift card every time you spend $175 online at forzieri.com for shoes, accessories and gifts from leading Italian brands such as Gucci, Ferragamo, Armani, Missoni and Fendi. Perfect for the holidays.
10 percent off the finest hand-painted ceramic dinnerware and accessories from Italy when you spend $75 or more online at ceramicadirect.com.
10 percent off Italian mouth blown crystal stemware when you buy online at Tuscan Hills; as well as 10 percent off furniture ordered over the phone or in person at the Tuscan Hills showroom in Princeton, NJ.
The Restaurant bene-fits
Dine at one of 15 bene restaurants across the country and present your bene Club card for a special treat on the house-from bottle of wine to signature deserts—and enjoy priority reservations at some restaurants. New restaurants will be added continually throughout the year.
Participating restaurants: Sotto Sotto (Atlanta), Siena Ristorante Toscana (Austin), Jasper’s & Marco Polo’s Italian Market (Kansas City), Ristorante Cafe Cortina (Farmington Hills, Michigan); Il Terrazzo Carmine (Seattle); Adelmo’s Ristorant (Dallas), Tiramesu (Miami), L’Opera (Los Angeles), Cafe Allegro (Pittsburgh), Aquaviva (Providence), Positano Coast (Philadelphia), Giorgione (New York); Café Spiaggia (Chicago); Serafina Waterfront Bistro (Fort Lauderdale); Ferraro’s (Las Vegas); Arcodoro (Houston); Arcodoro Pomodoro (Dallas)
Annual Membership: $60
$300 for food baskets delivered to your door four times a year, including shipping and handling. The value will be unsurpassed.
Special Charter Offer: Buy a bene Club membership for yourself and a friend for $100.
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