Academia Barilla and ZagatSurvey have brought to America's gourmets the first ever guide to America's Top Italian Restaurants. Featuring more than 1800 restaurants and gourmet markets, this guide is an indispensable tool for all gourmets with a passion for authentic Italian cuisine. The publishing of the guide was covered by national news media.

Celebrating the October inauguration date for the guide, Academia Barilla held two events that awarded the recognition Top Italian Restaurants in Los Angeles and Chicago. The award events were attended by America's most promising and well established chefs and restaurateurs, as well as press.