Bistro Ember
5-Course Ottoman Opulence Tasting Event
Opened this past May, this Mediterranean-influenced eatery in Noe Valley immediately vaulted onto Infatuation’s “Best New Restaurants in SF” List. Turkish-born chef/owner Deniz Sezer started his culinary career right out of high school as a private chef on a luxury yacht, traveling to many countries and picking up many influences. His first tour of duty at a Michelin-Starred restaurant was at La Cabra in Madrid. From there, he went to the 3-Michelin-Starred Queque Dacosta in Valencia. Then he met Chef Alex Hong, the owner of the Michelin-Starred Sorrel in San Francisco. where Chef Sezer worked for two years. Now, at Bistro Ember, he is turning out dishes like char-grilled octopus with muammara, sumac chimichurri, tarragon oil, and pomegranate molasses, roasted cauliflower with red beets and labneh puree, pomegranate seeds, and toasted almonds, and lamb mutancana, slow-cooked for 12 hours and served with apricot anise puree and sour plum puree. This is food to love, and so we are very excited about our visit here. Hope to see you!
About the Host:
Deniz Sezer
Chef/Owner
Born and raised in Izmir, Turkey, Chef Deniz Sezer attended culinary high school at 13, interning in nearby luxury hotels. After graduating from the Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Program at Pamukkale University, he moved on to work in the kitchens of Michelin Starred La Cabra, 3-Michelin-Starred Queque Dacosta, and Michelin-Starred Sorrel.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Seared Tuna & Piyaz
white bean salad, avocado puree, coconut milk-tahini sauce
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Little Gem Salad
anchovy fossil, quinoa, tulum cheese, buttermilk dressing, avocado-pistachio puree
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Manti (My Mother's Recipe)
marinated lamb & beef, smoked yoghurt, burnt mint urfa chili
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Lamb Mutancana
wild mushroom, kale, dry apricot, sour plum
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Burnt Chicken Pudding
hazelnut cream, goat cheese ice cream, walnut crumble
Bistro Ember
1298 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at support@tastingcollective.com after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to support@tastingcollective.com.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email support@tastingcollective.com with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, there is nearby street parking available. Availability may be low however, so please plan accordingly.
