On October 18, 2011, the Chicago Chapter of Friends of Florence hosted an event at Spiaggia featuring cocktails, dinner, and a live auction to benefit the restoration of the Tribune in the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Marchese Piero Antinori, President of Marchesi Antinori vintners and Board Member of Friends of Florence, and Contessa Simonetta Brandolini d’Adda, President of Friends of Florence attended the event as special guests.