Who knew that everyone’s favorite chocolate spread Nutella had a World Day. That’s right, there is an actual day and it is celebrated every 5th of February each year. Namely, it is a holiday that celebrates everyone’s favorite spread.
Sara Russo, an American blogger living in Italy, made this initiative in 2007 to celebrate World Nutella Day with the theme: “Spreading the Love” globally.
More than 160 countries sell Nutella around the world. Therefore, statistically speaking, a jar of Nutella finds its way to a shopping cart every 2.5 seconds.
A Brief History about Nutella
Nutella is an Italian brand of sweetened hazelnut spread. Moreover, the Italian company Ferrero manufactures the product. Formerly, Pietro Ferrero found the company on May 14th. Initially, he was a pastry maker from Piedmont in Italy.
Pietro created a sweet paste made from hazelnuts, sugar and just a little of rare cocoa. Then, he shaped it into a loaf that could be sliced and served on bread. Later, he named it “Giandujot”.
Conversely, in 1951 he made a creamier version of this spread which he called “Supercrema”. Consequently, in 1964 Pietro Ferrero’s son, Michel improved the recipe and created the first-ever jar of a new hazelnut and cocoa cream. Additionally, he invented the name we’ve all come to love: “Nutella”.
Places to Celebrate Nutella Day
You can celebrate Nutella Day in these below listed restaurants from around the world:
North America
SanRemo Bakery in Toronto, Canada
The Italian bakery on Royal York celebrates Nutella Day with an assortment of baked goods and lattes. Moreover, expect to find the bakeshop stocked with Nutella doughnuts, croissants, pudding cakes and more. Robert Bozzo has been runnig SanRemo with his siblings Edward and Nick for the past 25 years.
Eataly in Chicago, USA
One of the hottest merchandises at Eataly is Nutella corner. “Its menu is filled with a variety of items designed to let guests indulge in an amazing Nutella experience”, a loyal guest stated. Also, you can choose many options from their sweet treats such as Crepes con Nutella, Waffles with Nutella and much more.
Middle East
Trattoria Toscana in Dubai, UAE
They offer a range of themed-deserts which include pizza with Nutella, banana and toasted hazelnut or a mocha tagliatelle dessert with Nutella, coconut and strawberries.
Oceania and Indian Subcontinent
Brunetti Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD, Australia
This Melbourne restaurant will give away limited edition Nutella items to the first 1000 people to walk into their store. Indeed, Brunetti Cafe has crafted a special Nutella menu for the day consisting of five items. These include pancakes, Italian doughnuts or boombe, croissants, piadina and cannoli.
Pranzi Khar in Mumbai, India
An upscale vibe of European and Italian cuisine. On Nutella’s special day, the menu will consist of Nutella Shakes and French Toast with Nutella Fondue. Additionally, Sinful Chocolate Pizza with Marshmallows and More is a best seller.
The United Kingdom, Europe
Christopher’s in Wellington Street, London-UK
Why just eat Nutella when you can drink it too? Truly, Christopher’s in Covent Garden raises a glass to World Nutella Day. Served all year round in its mini bar, the Nutella martini is made with Grey Goose La Vanilla vodka, Crème de Cacao, cream and Nutella.
On World Nutella Day only, brunch guests will also be able to add the hazelnut favorite to the French toast at Christopher’s. Furthermore,this comes topped with ice cream and your choices of milk or dark chocolate sauce.
