The Story page outlines the narrative behind Il Girasole: the union of Italian roots and Southern California’s produce. Chef Antonio Bevacqua, born in Florence and trained in Tuscany and Paris, leads the restaurant’s philosophy of balance—between tradition and innovation, between Italy’s heritage and California’s seasonal abundance. The menu showcases farm-fresh vegetables, wild-caught seafood, responsibly raised meats, and a wine program to match. The restaurant’s location at SOCO & The OC Mix underscores its identity as a modern Italian destination in OC.