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From Italy to the Bay: the Entrepreneurial Journey of First-Generation Italian Chefs

  • 25 Feb 2025
  • 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
  • San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, 1630 Stockton St., San Francisco
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Registration

  • Admission ticket in-person at venue, including food and beverage.
  • Regular ticket for iTAL Community contacts, who are not iTAL members.
  • Discounted price. Includes food and beverage.
  • Special price ticket for students of affiliated organizations. CODE required.
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From Italy to the Bay:
the Entrepreneurial Journey of
First-Generation Italian Chefs

a joint event with
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation

Join us for an inspiring panel discussion with first-generation Italian chefs who turned their culinary dreams into thriving businesses in the Bay Area.

Hear their stories of passion, resilience, and the challenges of building a food empire away from home.

From navigating new markets to crafting their unique culinary identity, they’ll share the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons of their unique entrepreneurial journeys.

And yes, they’ll also share some of their best dishes—because no great story is complete without great food!

Whether you're a foodie, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just love a good success story, this event is for you!

ABOUT OUR SPECIAL GUESTS

Maico Campilongo (Terun, Italico, Impasto)

Francesco Covucci (North Beach, Casaro, California Fish Market)

Rudy Duran (C'era Una Volta)

Dario Nicotra (Acquolina, Modi, CiaoRigato)

Moderated by: Donato Scotti (Donato Enoteca, Donato & Co, CRU)


AGENDA

5:30pm - Appetizers and networking

6:10pm - Introductory remarks: Marco Marinucci, iTAL and Nick Figone, SFIAC

6:15pm - Panel discussion

7:15pm - Food stations / buffet

8:00pm - End of event


             

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