On June 12th, Gazetteer SF food columnist Omar Mamoon will chop it up with four of San Francisco’s most influential chefs to talk about longevity, evolution, and staying creative in a constantly changing industry. This is the latest announced panel for Chat Room: Food at Swedish American Hall.
The panelists are four award-winning chefs who made their names around the same time as new kids on the block and have into their roles as seasoned mentors:
- Stuart Brioza, the James Beard and Michelin star-winning chef behind State Bird Provisions, the Progress, and the Anchovy Bar.
- Brandon Jew, the James Beard and Michelin star-winning chef and owner of Mister Jiu's, Mamahuhu, and Moongate Lounge.
- Ravi Kapur, chef/owner of Good Good Culture Club and Liholiho Yacht Club, who has been lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle, Food & Wine magazine, and the James Beard Foundation.
- Melissa Perello, Michelin star-winning chef and owner of Octavia and Frances.
Topics to be discussed include:
- The changing meaning of ambitions and success.
- What it means to grow into leadership and build a legacy.
- The role of mentorship, community-building, and the necessity of opening doors for others.
- Creative reinvention for the long game.
- What the next generation of SF chefs can learn from the current one.
Other chat topics include pizza and baking. More to be announced!
Chat Room: Food
June 12, 2025
Swedish American Hall
2174 Market St.
Doors: 5:30 p.m.
Show: 6 p.m.
Entry includes free flow beer and wine from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This event is 21+.
All Chat Room events are free for Gazetteer SF subscribers but space is limited. Subscribers may write to lc@gazetteer.co to receive your free ticket code. Non-subscribers may purchase tickets here for $20 + fees.
