Amazing Bridget's Birthday Celebration at Club Fox in Redwood City! 🎉🎶 Fantastic music by Maico Campilongo, Stefano Santo Sabato, and Alfred Pace.

Grazie ragazzi per la vostra energia e la vostra musica. Siete splendidi!!!

BAIA Business Association Italy America once again hosted a wonderful aperitif at the Italian Consulate in San Francisco, celebrating a year of accomplishments with 13 successful events and key collaborations with international partners.

The evening, which also ushered in the holiday season, was opened by Consul General Sergio Strozzi, who praised BAIA’s important contributions to the Bay Area community.

ENOTECA100 : Festa delle Feste

An Exclusive Tasting of Italy’s Most Prestigious Wines & Food

Saturday, December 7th | 12-4pm

Between photos and videos, Saturday was a day filled with the flavors of Italy as we tasted a variety of exceptional wines! Chefs Donato and Gianluca delighted us with an array of delicious snacks that, as always, were outstanding. Guests enjoyed a festive atmosphere, booking their favorite wines to have them ready for the holidays.

The sunny weather added to the charm, allowing everyone to relax outdoors, sharing laughs and stories with friends and new acquaintances. Wine experts were on hand to guide us through the tastings, making the experience even more enjoyable and enriching.

In short, it was a true PARTY—the first of many to come!

A night to remember, with everyone looking up in awe! The theater was filled with wonderful people who came together to cheer, donate generously, and support Italian Community Services at the annual fundraiser. This nonprofit brings daily assistance to Italians in countless ways, and the support we felt was truly heartwarming.

The performance of Dear San Francisco was simply spectacular, moving me as it always does!

We also shared a video—filmed and edited in just a few days—that beautifully captures how this organization serves the Italian and Italian-American communities in the Bay Area.

Thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable event. I'm happy to be part of it!

#italiancommunityservices #clubfugazi #casafugazi

Cru Wine Bar—one of my favorite spots in the Bay Area—is in need of fresh photos to showcase their mouthwatering menu! From their amazing pizzas and pastrami sandwiches to the incredible variety of tapas, each dish is crafted to pair perfectly with an exceptional selection of European wines, especially Italian ones. If you haven't visited CRU yet, I highly recommend stopping by for a light dinner with friends. Check them out: www.cruredwoodcity.com

#donatorestaurantgroup

We were thrilled to be invited by Italian Community Services to join the parade and capture moments from inside the float! The ICS float was a stunning sight, filled with people of all ages, from the young to the young-at-heart. To top it off, there was a juggler entertaining the crowd! These photos were taken by my son and me on this wonderful Sunday.

Furthermore, to make the day even more exciting was the roar of the US Navy Blue Angels flying overhead for hours! Absolutely incredible!!!

This bakery my husband discovered in San Mateo is a true gem! In this photo session, you're seeing just a glimpse of their incredible range of products—it’s only the beginning! Stay tuned for more!

bonjourbakehouse.com

The future is bright with the new generation of Italian language students here in the Bay Area, who are already bringing so much joy and hope to our community! These students are intelligent, curious, and thoughtful—truly exceptional in every way.

During their visit to Casa Fugazi, they had the opportunity to hear from Vydia, the Executive Director of Italian Community Services, who shared the rich history of this iconic building and its significance for Italians and Italian-Americans alike. Afterward, they joined us in the ICS dining hall, where they participated in the weekly Wednesday lunch offered to our members—a time of sharing, laughter, and connection.

After enjoying a meal together, the students embarked on an inspiring project: interviewing our seniors to uncover the incredible stories these wonderful individuals carry with them. What a beautiful exchange of generations!

Thanks to Gerardo Antelmo's request, I had the pleasure of photographing Andrea Giuliani, the talented owner and chef of Pausa Bar & Cookery—San Mateo's most intriguing Italian restaurant. Spending time with Andrea was both fun and educational, and tasting a tigella filled with delicacies made it even better! 🍽️ Check them out at www.pausasanmateo.com

#pausa #sanmateo #italianrestaurant #eccellenzeitaliane

A tasting of Italy's Super varietals, like Brunello, Barolo, Barbaresco, Amarone & much more.

We turned out in droves to celebrate the Bay Area’s hottest new food and wine tasting at Donato Enoteca!

See the photo gallery

Italian Festival, a fabulous occasion to celebrate all things Italian: food, music, traditions, culture, and organizations. The Festa Italiana is a street festival in North Beach organized by the SFIAC Foundation.

My son accompanied me and brought along his professional camera with a 70-200 lens; he captured some amazing photos! Thank you, Noah, for these wonderful shots.

Thank you:

San Francisco Italian Athletic Club - San Francisco Italian Athletic Club Foundation - Italian Community Services Le Donne d'Italia - Istituto Italiano Scuola - Baldocchi & Daughters Floral Design & Special Events - Vanessa Racci - Sonamó - Tony Gemignani - Nick Figone and all the organizations that participated and helped make this party a great event!

It was a great surprise for me to meet other two true Florentines during the beautiful Grand Gala of the Leonardo Da Vinci Society on December 7th at The St. Francis Yacht Club! The Leonardo da Vinci Society, in collaboration with the Bay Area chapter of the Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (ISSNAF), has once again awarded three Italian or Italian-American early-career researchers working in the San Francisco Bay Area. The winners received certificates of recognition and a $1,000 prize. You can view various moments of the evening at this link too: www.davincisanfrancisco.com/photogalleryawards2023

Delighted to capture and celebrate the remarkable 107-year legacy of Italian Community Services! An extraordinary evening spent amidst the warmth of an incredible community, coupled with the captivating performance of "Dear San Francisco” - Club Fugazi Experience.

Grateful for the privilege of documenting this memorable celebration!

Monday, November 13th Warriors star Zaza Pachulia and Terun showcase his Lo Siento tequila with some special cocktails while Mike Annuzzi & friends play amazing music!!! DILUNA Photography could not be missed and these are some of the images of the evening!

It was their first time in the United States, and we hope they return soon because the evening was a great success! Chef Pietro Menegante collaborated with Chefs Donato and Gianluca to craft a special menu splendidly accompanied by the wines of Franca Miotti, owner, and winemaker of Firmino Miotti Winery. They specialize in natural winemaking, producing an exquisite array of interesting and delicious wines. Franca spoke about Breganze Cabernet and Merlot, a very rare red made from the Graujo grape, and one of the most delicious dessert wines Italy has to offer, Torcolato, among others. It was a wonderful evening!

At Casa Fugazi - October 16th - A.P. Giannini - Bank To The Future - Presented by Italian Community Services and Club Fugazi Experiences, in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura - San Francisco.

As part of Italian Heritage and Culture Month celebrations, a documentary dedicated to A.P. Giannini was screened at Casa Fugazi.
Giannini, the son of Italian immigrants in San Francisco and founder of Bank of America, and one of the first founders of Italian Community Services. Both directors, Valentina Signorelli and Cecilia Zoppelletto shared their opinions on the making of the film featuring this extraordinary man who achieved great accomplishments in the United States.

A crazy amazing evening at Donato Enoteca with the Tuscan menu prepared by Donato Scotti & Gianluca Guglielmi and the wines of Paradiso di Cacuci. Thanks to Francesco Ditta, Montalcino expert, and to Enrico Guglielmi of Vinum Italia for the splendid smiles and to all the guests for their sympathy!

Here are just some of the photos taken.

An Italian couple who bring the beauty of our culture to the Bay Area through their design and architecture work. Following them is an honor and photographing them an immense pleasure.

Chef Donato Scotti opened his first restaurant with his name in 2009: DONATO ENOTECA - Redwood City - www.donatoenoteca.com
We could not have known yet that he would be our most loyal customer.

He's come a long way since that year!

Here the very first images taken in October and November 2009 during the opening of DONATO ENOTECA by DILUNA Photography.

Among the images you can also see a “self-portrait” :)

Looking back at one of my favorite places to shoot menus and interiors: DESCO - Oakland!

It was 2016 - It was one of Donato's restaurants - The light was really beautiful and the atmosphere was fantastic - The food was excellent!
Who remembers this?