{"id":328359,"date":"2026-05-22T21:19:12","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/328359\/"},"modified":"2026-05-22T21:19:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T21:19:12","slug":"hotel-nikkos-culinary-transformation-starts-with-these-summer-events-our-partners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/328359\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel Nikko\u2019s Culinary Transformation Starts With These Summer Events | Our Partners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The San Francisco fine dining scene can feel like a crowded space, but with a new executive chef and an exciting slate of luxurious upcoming events, Hotel Nikko is standing out well above the rest this summer.<\/p>\n

Hotel Nikko has always been home to exceptional dining experiences at in-house\u00a0Restaurant ANZU<\/a> and\u00a0Kanpai Lounge<\/a>. Now, the hotel is elevating its offerings even further by welcoming Michelin and James Beard-recognized Chef Jason Francisco to its downtown San Francisco restaurants.<\/p>\n

As Executive Chef Francisco and the Hotel Nikko team continue to reimagine the in-house dining and drinking experience, they\u2019re kicking off summer at ANZU with an intimate celebration of a California winery and an industry partnership that\u2019s sure to create some unforgettable cocktails.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI don’t want people to remember my food,\u201d said Chef Jason Francisco. \u201cThat’s what pictures are for. I want them to remember how it makes them feel. That’s creating memories with them.\u201d<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s nothing quite like connecting with friends or family over a shared evening of unforgettable wine, food, and storytelling that gives you something to talk about for months afterward.<\/p>\n

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At Hotel Nikko\u2019s\u00a0Wine Dinner with Schermeister Winery<\/a>, slated for 6 p.m. June 11, diners will have the opportunity to experience one of those special evenings.<\/p>\n

The night of luxury dining in the heart of San Francisco, hosted at Restaurant ANZU, will highlight Chef Francisco\u2019s culinary artistry alongside the work and wines of Rob and Laura Schermeister, the craftsman and creative minds (respectively) behind the award-winning\u00a0Schermeister Winery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At the Sonoma Valley winery, Rob Schermeister creates \u201clow intervention\u201d wines that are unfiltered, sourced from\u00a0sustainably farmed<\/a> grapes, and contain minimal ingredients and sulfites, making each bottle an ode to its vineyard. As an experienced professional designer, Laura Schermeister has crafted a stunning brand around Schermeister wines, creating bottles just as pleasing to the eye as they are to the palate.\u200b<\/p>\n

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The Schermeisters \u2014 sole operators and owners of their winery \u2014 are extraordinarily intentional about their products, taking care to use native yeast for fermentation and to focus on letting their ingredients shine.<\/p>\n

While wine enthusiasts would usually have to make the drive to\u00a0Schermeister\u2019s Glen Ellen tasting room<\/a> to sample the winery\u2019s products, the June 11 Wine Dinner will highlight the winery\u2019s Ros\u00e9 of Merlot, Pinot Noir, Salmon Vineyard Viognier, and Laura\u2019s Chardonnay alongside an amuse-bouche and four thoughtfully crafted seasonal courses from Chef Francisco.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach year, I visit multiple vineyards to assess grape quality, vine health, soil structure, slope, and overall climate,\u201d said Rob Schermeister. \u201cI only want to work with the best grapes and will also turn down a lesser quality vineyard in a low-yield year, which means that we have had to sacrifice some production growth. Fruit price is a secondary concern for me as quality has to be perfect, above all else.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

As guests enjoy their meals and sip their wine, they\u2019ll hear from Rob and Laura Schermeister, whose deep knowledge, passion, and knack for storytelling will enchant and educate listeners. Tickets for the fine dining and wine experience are\u00a0available via OpenTable<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Elevating Fine Spirits<\/p>\n

A laid-back, intimate evening of wine and food isn\u2019t the only way to do San Francisco fine dining. From 6 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, renowned\u00a0mixologist William Tsui<\/a>, co-owner of\u00a0Oakland\u2019s Viridian Bar<\/a>, will take over Hotel Nikko\u2019s bar with his Viridian colleagues to bartend alongside Hotel Nikko\u2019s team.<\/p>\n

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Industry guests will enjoy a DJ set with DJ GOYO\u00a0 while sipping creative concoctions fueled by Tsui\u2019s rich mixology background and by products from Suntory, a Japanese whisky and spirits brand that\u2019s partnered with the San Francisco cocktail event.<\/p>\n

Tsui, formerly the lead bartender at Hotel Nikko, brings over a decade of experience crafting fine dining beverages, with a particular focus on Asian-American flavors and local, seasonal ingredients.<\/p>\n

Transforming Food and Beverage<\/p>\n

The upcoming events aren\u2019t the only Hotel Nikko offerings guests and locals can look forward to.<\/p>\n

With Chef Francisco on board, the hotel will transform its food and beverage offerings, a process that will include new menu development and the relaunch of lunch service at\u00a0Kanpai Lounge<\/a>.<\/p>\n

June also brings a host of new entertainment offerings at Feinstein\u2019s, Hotel Nikko\u2019s onsite nightclub and venue. Here\u2019s the exciting lineup:<\/p>\n

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June 4 and 5<\/a>: Stop by to hear stories and songs from Broadway veteran Jenn Colella.<\/p>\n

June 12 and 13<\/a>: Immerse yourself in an evening of Hollywood history with performer Lorna Luft.<\/p>\n

June 14<\/a>: Dance along to classic Motown tunes from the Top Shelf Classic performers.<\/p>\n

June 19 and 20<\/a>: Enjoy an evening of delicious nostalgia and Whitney Houston renditions from performer Kevin Smith Kirkwood.<\/p>\n

Guests can find all Feinstein\u2019s event details and\u00a0purchase tickets at Ticketmaster<\/a>. Stay tuned throughout the summer as Hotel Nikko continues elevating its luxury dining options with new additions and events.<\/p>\n

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Learn more and keep up-to-date on the latest happenings by visiting our website:\u00a0hotelnikkosf.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n