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aliases: ["Gianluca Esposito"]
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Tier: "2nd 🥈"
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# Gianluca Esposito

Chef and owner of a small, acclaimed restaurant in the Navigli district of Milan. Gianluca runs the kitchen with a focus on contemporary Italian cuisine using seasonal ingredients sourced from small producers across southern Italy. His restaurant has become Luca's go-to spot for a weeknight dinner, a casual client meeting, or a celebratory meal after a big launch. They have developed a genuine friendship over years of regular visits, fueled by a shared appreciation for quality craftsmanship in their respective fields.

## Notes

- Treats cooking with the same obsessive attention to detail that Luca brings to code; they respect each other's craft
- Always experimenting with new dishes and seasonal specials; Luca is often an eager test subject for new menu items
- Originally from Naples, brought authentic southern Italian flavors to the Milan dining scene
- Has a small but fiercely loyal customer base; runs the business on reputation and word of mouth, no social media marketing
- Luca sometimes brings team members or podcast guests to the restaurant for dinners

## Collaborations

- [[event-dinner-family]] — the restaurant is a frequent venue for Luca's personal and professional dinners
- [[25q2-team-retreat]] — Luca considered having Gianluca cater a team dinner during the retreat planning
