Zuni Café

What a special evening. Feeling very grateful after our cookbook collaboration dinner with Nancy Singleton Hachisu. It was such a pleasure to cook together, share her work around the table, and spend the night with so many wonderful guests. Seeing everything come together so beautifully made us incredibly proud of our team and all of the care that went into the evening. We’re so thankful to everyone who joined us and made the night feel so warm and memorable. Special thanks as well to the incredible team behind the scenes for all of their hard work and care in bringing the dinner together. Thank you to Omnivore Books for helping share Nancy’s incredible work with our community and to Rintaro for the ingredient support that helped make the dinner possible. - Anne @nancyhachisu @omnivorebooks @especialsemanal @annekalvero

Zuni Café x The Art and Craft of Japanese Cooking collab menu tonight - Wednesday, May 13!! @zunicafe There are still a few early and late slots available - otherwise walk-ins are accepted in the bar and lounge area. This is my ONLY SF EVENT!! Dishes from the book have been seamlessly woven into the Zuni menu and all will be available à la carte. Some substitutions due to availability of certain vegetables, otherwise the methods and heart of the dishes have been followed respectfully and beautifully by @annekalvero and her team. Also big thanks to @frantoiogrove and @yamakijozo Kashiwase Farm white peaches, carrot fronds, and costata romanesca squash tempura with Noto sea salt; Young yellowtail and cucumber salad with black garlic, umeboshi, fish sauce, and Frantoio Grove extra-virgin olive oil; Field salad with young carrots, burdock root, shiitake mushrooms, and Huilerie Beaujolaise calamansi vinaigrette; Chilled butternut squash soup with gorgonzola mousse; Linguini with house-smoked bacon, Parmigiano-Reggiano, Yamaki Jozo shoyu, black pepper, and a Riverdog Farm egg yolk; California King salmon braised in the wood-fired brick oven with Kamilche mussels, tomato, sugar snap peas, Shishito peppers, and tiny dried wild shrimp; Pan-seared Liberty Ranch duck breast with Negi, Hikari Farms Komatsuna, and sakura turnips; Grilled CNB Ranches “olive” top sirloin steak with asparagus, Bintje potatoes, and caponata; White chocolate bombe with tangelo granita and matcha biscuit; Poached apricot with cider vinegar ice cream; Financiers with chocolate mousse in cold kabocha soup. I will be there all night and @omnivorebooks will be selling signed copies of the book. @tuttlepublishing has done great justice to this rebirth book that we all worked on for a year redesigning, re-editing, and completely revamping. The artisans featured in the book remain grateful for having their stories shared with the world; and the dishes in the book reflect the best of Japan.

For over 15 years, San Francisco Rising has been doing the kind of work that quietly holds communities together. Helping neighbors stay informed, involved, and connected to the issues shaping everyday life in San Francisco. Their focus has always been on making sure working families, immigrants, and longtime residents have a voice in a city that’s constantly changing. Lately, it’s felt impossible not to pay attention to what’s happening around us. As a small business, we care deeply about the people and communities that make San Francisco what it is. Supporting organizations like SF Rising feels like one small but meaningful way to invest back into this city and the people working every day to support it. This month, we’ll be donating $1 from every chicken dish sold to help support SF Rising’s ongoing work. From tenant organizing and voter outreach to leadership programs rooted in local neighborhoods across San Francisco. With so much at stake right now, we also want to encourage everyone to stay informed, stay involved, and make sure to vote. To learn more about SF Rising, visit the link in our bio. @sfrisingaction

We’re excited to host a special evening with Nancy Singleton Hachisu at Zuni Café, celebrating her beautifully reissued cookbook, The Art and Craft of Japanese Cooking. Join us on Wednesday, May 13, for an à la carte dinner inspired by Nancy’s work shaped by more than three decades of life in the Japanese countryside and her close relationships with the regional chefs and artisans at the heart of Japan’s food culture. Originally published as Food Artisans of Japan and now thoughtfully redesigned, the book brings together 140 recipes from seven remarkable chefs, all carefully retested in Nancy’s own kitchen. Books will be available for purchase on-site with Omnivore Books, with an opportunity to have your copy personally signed by Nancy. Reservations are now open through OpenTable. We look forward to welcoming you for this special evening. @nancyhachisu @omnivorebooks

A night to remember with @anissahelou Huge shoutout to our chef @annekalvero and our pastry chef @saravia for putting together an unforgettable meal.

For over 40 years, Creativity Explored has been a powerful force for inclusion, providing artists with developmental disabilities the space, tools, and support to create, connect, and thrive. In a world that too often overlooks these voices, they continue to champion creative expression without barriers, ensuring every artist is seen, valued, and celebrated. This month, we’re proud to support their work by donating $1 from every chicken dish sold. We’re also honored to be displaying artwork in our space featuring Douglas Sheran, a multimedia artist with worldwide acclaim who was part of the Creativity Explored studio for over two decades. Douglas worked across pencil, ink, pastels, acrylics, watercolor, and ceramics, capturing the essence of figures and animals with striking sensitivity. He was known for his iterative process—creating abstract works from reference images, then reworking each piece into the next, what was described as “a xerox of a xerox.” His work has been exhibited internationally and continues to resonate through its depth and movement, including in the animated piece CAVE ANIMALS. We’re proud to share that his work is now on view at Zuni, with all pieces available for purchase. We’d also like to extend a special thanks to one of our cooks, who’s also an artist, @spencerandersonjones for helping shine a light on Creativity Explored and inspiring this collaboration. To learn more, visit the link in our bio.

Power is out in the Mercantile til 1pm… so I went to @zunicafe for the best Burger in the West! See you at 1pm!

We’re delighted to announce a special evening with Anissa Helou at Zuni Café, celebrating her latest cookbook, Lebanon: Cooking the Foods of My Homeland. Join us on Wednesday, April 22, for an à la carte dinner featuring dishes inspired by Anissa’s recipes, highlighting the vibrant flavors and regional diversity of Lebanese cuisine alongside some of our signature offerings. From beloved classics to lesser-known specialties, the menu reflects Anissa’s deep connection to Lebanon—its culinary history, culture, and seasonal ingredients—brought to life through her warm, storytelling approach to food. Cookbooks will be available for purchase on-site, with an opportunity to have your copy personally signed by Anissa. Reservations are now open through OpenTable. We look forward to welcoming you for this unique culinary experience. @anissahelou @daliakhamissy @kristinperers

Always special to return to this San Francisco institution— @zunicafe . For over four decades, it has shaped California cuisine with a simple, seasonal, soulful approach. Set on its iconic corner on Market Street, it’s where time slows and stories gather. From the legendary roast chicken to laughter-filled dinners, I’ve celebrated many meaningful moments here. There’s a quiet nostalgia as the city moves outside. Zuni is a place to return to—make a reservation and create your own San Francisco memories.

We are a week away from spring, and the menu is starting to bloom. #zunicafe #tastetherainbow #spring #dailychangingmenu

44 Minnesota immigrant families need our help! National media attention has drifted, but ICE Operation Surge is still ongoing in Minnesota. For nearly three months, thousands of immigrant Minnesotan neighbors have been hiding in their homes. If you have brown skin, you are at risk of detention regardless of age or legal status. A month ago, a small group of neighbors in St. Paul mobilized to support 44 families currently in hiding by delivering groceries and essentials, prioritizing fresh and familiar foods from local mercados whenever possible. These families urgently need help covering rent, utilities, and food while they remain in fear and financial strain. We are raising funds to sustain and expand this direct aid. Direct aid is flexible, immediate support for individuals and families because those closest to harm know best what they need. Two ways you can support: - Donate to the emergency fundraiser: Scan the QR code in this post or visit the GoFundMe to contribute (link in our bio). Funds go directly toward rent, utilities, and groceries for families identified through trusted community networks. - Bid in our silent art auction Chicken Out: A Benefit Art Auction for Minnesota Families When: March 12th to March 22nd Featuring paintings by local artist Erika Hall, co-founder of Mule Design Studio. All auction proceeds go to the same fundraiser supporting these families. View and bid on the artwork here: /c/chicken-out-lsi2jw Artwork is currently displayed in the restaurant. • All chickens are gouache on 100% cotton acid-free 7x7 watercolor paper • Winners announced March 23rd to 24th • Local pickup only • Pickup dates: March 25th to 27th from 2pm-7pm By donating, bidding, or sharing this post, you become part of a network of care protecting the people who live beside us. A special thank you to our friend Margo for coordinating this fundraiser! #immigrantsmakeamericagreat #minnesota #fuckice

La Casa de las Madres has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence providing emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, and a 24-hour crisis hotline, 365 days a year. In a world where we’ve seen powerful people avoid accountability, the work of organizations like La Casa becomes even more essential. For five decades, they’ve stood on the side of survivors; ensuring they are heard, protected, and supported when it matters most. This year, La Casa celebrates 50 years of courage, resilience, and community impact and we’re honored to celebrate alongside them. Throughout the month of March, we’ll donate $1 for every chicken dish sold to help fund their life-saving services. Supporting survivors isn’t a political stance. It is a human one. And safer communities begin when all of us choose to show up. To learn more about their incredible work, visit the link in our bio. #believesurvivors #accountabilitymatters