# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Best of Italy | Avanguardia — Michelin-Star Inspired Tasting Menu
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Italy's greatest Michelin-star chefs, reimagined through California's finest ingredients. 7 courses. Limited to 8 guests.About this EventThis summer, Il Girasole presents Avanguardia, the first chapter of a landmark two-part tasting menu series honoring the chefs and restaurants that have defined modern Italian gastronomy.Seven courses. Eight three-Michelin-star inspirations. One California table.Drawing from the philosophies and techniques of Norbert Niederkofler, Massimo Bottura, Heinz Beck, Antonino Cannavacciuolo, Enrico Bartolini, Chicco Cerea, Enrico Crippa, and Massimiliano Alajmo — Chef Antonio Bevacqua and the Il Girasole team have created an entirely original menu interpreted through Southern California's seasonal ingredients and terroir.This is not recreation. This is conversation, between Italy's greatest culinary minds and the California coast.Please allow 2.5 hours for the complete experience. Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice.Reservations also available through OpenTable or by calling us directly at 657-218-9439.Il Girasole — 3321 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/0b470cc0-694d-11f1-8df8-dd9fbbd297b2-rimg-w450-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/costa-mesa/best-of-italy-avanguardia-michelin-star-inspired-tasting-menu/100001991963386110
- **Event Categories**: food-drinks, workshops, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95, max: 225, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Costa Mesa
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Il Girasole
- **lat**: 33.6951906
- **long**: -117.9254686
- **full address**: Il Girasole, 3321 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Best of Italy | Avanguardia — Michelin-Star Inspired Tasting Menu being held?
  - **A:** Best of Italy | Avanguardia — Michelin-Star Inspired Tasting Menu takes place on Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 19 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Il Girasole, 3321 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Best of Italy | Avanguardia — Michelin-Star Inspired Tasting Menu?
  - **A:** Best of Italy | Avanguardia — Michelin-Star Inspired Tasting Menu is organized by IL GIRASOLE.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Best of Italy | Avanguardia — Michelin-Star Inspired Tasting Menu is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Costa Mesa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Best of Italy | Avanguardia — Michelin-Star Inspired Tasting Menu sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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