An evening of football and fine dining at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium. During the match between Napoli and Juventus, which Napoli won 2-1, Chef Pasquale Cozzolino—ambassador of Italian flavors in New York and the heart behind the famous Ribalta restaurant—joined forces with Chef Pasquale Palamaro as special guests in the stadium’s President’s Lounge. Together, they prepared an exclusive menu for the club president’s family, team executives, and sponsors.
For the occasion, Chef Cozzolino served his signature dish: Red Prawn Gnocchi, featuring premium Mazara del Vallo prawns. This tribute to Italian culinary tradition was elevated by the exceptional ingredients from Amo Seafood, showcasing the finest products Italy has to offer. “Honored to bring the flavors of Italy to the #NapoliJuventus game at Maradona Stadium! A true tribute to tradition, passion, and excellence!” Cozzolino shared in an Instagram post.
The chef’s presence in the stadium’s most exclusive lounge symbolized a cultural bridge between Naples and New York—two cities where Neapolitan cuisine stands as a beacon of identity and pride. Ribalta, celebrated for bringing authentic Neapolitan pizza to the heart of New York City, reaffirms its role as an ambassador of Italian taste worldwide, while proudly representing Naples’ vibrant spirit.
This celebration of flavors and sports did not go unnoticed: guests praised not only the quality of the dishes but also the message of belonging and pride that Cozzolino brought with him. “Being here, in the iconic stadium of my hometown, was a dream come true. I felt the warmth of home and the passion of Naples in every moment,” the chef remarked, closing an unforgettable evening that blended tradition, excellence, and heartfelt connection.
