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URL:https://www.newportbeach.com/events/august-2026-networking-luncheon-se
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SUMMARY:August 2026 Networking Luncheon Series - il girasole
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 translate the essence of Italy through flavor\, creativity\, and heart.\nC
 hef Antonio Bevacqua\, born in Florence and raised in Montecatini Terme\, 
 grew up surrounded by the elegance and hospitality that define Tuscany. It
  was there\, among the region’s markets and kitchens\, that he discovere
 d his passion for cuisine and the art of genuine service.\nA graduate of t
 he Hotel Management School F. Martini\, Antonio began his career in Montec
 atini’s distinguished hotels\, advancing from sous chef to executive che
 f before refining his craft in Paris under Michelin-starred chef Paolo Pet
 rini. He later returned to Tuscany to join Il Gallopapa\, a Michelin-starr
 ed restaurant in Castellina in Chianti\, where his approach to Italian gas
 tronomy deepened through precision\, patience\, and respect for tradition.
 \nIn 2002\, an opportunity with The Ritz\, London was within reach\, but a
  visit to a friend in Orange County shifted his path. A chance to join the
  team of a celebrated Italian restaurant marked the beginning of a new cha
 pter\, one that would root his culinary vision in California.\nOver the ne
 xt two decades\, Antonio’s perspective evolved from European classicism 
 to a dialogue between Italian heritage and California’s seasonal abundan
 ce. His collaborations with leading hospitality groups helped shape a new 
 standard for modern Italian dining in Southern California.\nIn December 20
 24\, his philosophy took form with the opening of Il Girasole\, a contempo
 rary Italian restaurant dedicated to balance: between innovation and authe
 nticity\, refinement and warmth\, Italy and California.\nEach dish reflect
 s Antonio’s belief that cuisine is a language of place and emotion\, cra
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LOCATION:il Girasole LLC\, 3321 Hyland Ave.\, Ste E \, Costa Mesa \, CA \, 
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