---
title: "I hold you, dearly - LUCA"
canonical_url: "https://luca.restaurant/stories/i-hold-you-dearly"
last_updated: "2026-09-24T16:46:09.405Z"
meta:
  author: LUCA
  description: "I hold you, dearly"
  "og:description": "I hold you, dearly"
  "og:title": "I hold you, dearly"
---

[Close](https://luca.restaurant/stories)

# An Ode to Alba

The hills were masked by a dense, grey voile. A barrage of rain had burst the horizon and there was no sign of retreat. This wasn’t the picturesque Piedmont of Barolo and endless summers they had dreamt of.

Lola had seen it all before. Unphased by her surroundings and the presence of strangers, her unrelenting gaze held firm. It spoke of companionship and focus, of stewardship and duty. She radiated a beautiful calmness.

From their elevated vantage point, the day breathed a sigh of acceptance. Indistinct vehicles flowed along the arteries of endless vineyards. The landscape was alive and the air was thick with anticipation.

![Truffles]()

Destination unknown, they travelled in convoy. Somewhere down there was treasure. Somewhere down there was a place full of wonder. The cloud broke, the sun showed its face like it was the first time, Filippo raised a smile.

![I HOLD YOU DEARLY]()

# tales FROM LITTLE ITALY

Below you will find a series of stories (a journal of sorts) that celebrate everything we love at LUCA. Exploring culture and heritage through a collection of short films, written word and photo essays.

[![Hannah Martin for LUCA10]()**LUCA10 - A Decade in Little Italy**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/10-Years-of-LUCA)

[![luca10 dinner]()**LUCA10 Dinner **](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca10-dinner)

[![ravioli]()**From the Pass**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/from-the-pass)

[![pullman]()**LUCA10 + Pullman**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca10-pullman)

[![The Reading Room]()**The Reading Room x Cubitts **](https://luca.restaurant/stories/the-reading-room-x-cubitts)

[![Rhubarb]()**Hello Rhubarb my old friend**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/hello-rhubarb-my-old-friend)

[![Christmas party]()**Christmas in Little Italy**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/christmas-at-luca)

[**I hold you, dearly**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/i-hold-you-dearly)

[![White Truffle Dinner]()**White Truffle on The Terrace**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/the-white-truffle-dinner)

[![TWSATWL2]()**Michele Iacobini - a photo book retrospective**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/summer-exhibition)

[![Dani reading Italia Segreta]()**Italy Segreta - a photo book retrospective**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/italy-segreta)

[![Lemons]()**Be Better Not Bitter - a short film about lemons**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/be-better-not-bitter)

[![Luca restaurant during CDW24]()**Vitra - a photo book retrospective**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca-vitra-photo-essay)

[![Buongiorno]()**Those Who Stay and Those Who Leave **](https://luca.restaurant/stories/those-who-stay-those-who-leave)

[**LUCA by night - a photo essay**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca-by-night)

[![Vitra Mikado chair in the Dining Room at Luca]()**Are you sitting comfortably?**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/vitra-luca)