Ilna
Day 1: 5-Course Revisiting Levantine Roots Tasting Series
Opened in November of last year as a Sunday-night residency at Buddy in the Mission, Ilna has quickly earned citywide buzz, with spots on Resy’s Hit List, Eater SF’s “Best Dishes” List, and San Francisco Standard “Best Pop-Ups”. Chef/Owner Maz Naba, who is half Lebanese, channels a deep love for his culture, as well as a long line of top-of-the-line experience (he’s honed his craft everywhere from Rich Table, to Osito, to Mr. Jiu’s, to Nightbird, to The Matheson) into the project. The menu is the same, refracting rich Lebanese tradition through fresh California produce. Here diners find delights like kishk labne with smoked trout, cured ikura, and buttermilk bulgur on squid-ink pita; yogurt dumplings filled with dry-aged beef and dusted with za’atar pepper crunch; kampachi crudo with rose vinegar, persimmon, and sumac furikake; and a showstopping stuffed squash packed with Dungeness crab fried rice, pepita–date crisp, and nasturtium aioli. Plus a playful “Habibi Tiramisu” scented with cardamom and orange blossom for dessert. With its convivial, “Levant-meets-California” spirit, as well as Chef Naba’s front-of-house polish, Ilna feels like a communal table writ large. “For us,” as the name promises, and we do indeed hope you can join us!
About the Host:
Maz Naba
Chef/Owner
Seasoned restaurant veteran Chef Maz Naba, who is half Lebanese, has worked alongside and collaborated with some of San Francisco’s most esteemed Michelin-Starred chefs and restaurateurs. His experiences includesopening Rich Table as a partner, serving as Director of Operations for Osito, Mr. Jiu’s and Moongate Lounge, as well as acting as the Opening Consultant at San Francisco’s fine dining destination Nightbird and modern wine country restaurant and wine destination The Matheson in Healdsburg. Other stints with San Francisco legacy restaurants include Coi, Nico, and RN74. He was selected as one of Wine Enthusiast's "40 under 40" Tastemakers in 2016.
The Lineup
Courses #1, #2, #4 & #5 will be individually plated; course #3 will be served family-style. This menu will be Fish, Egg, Peanut & Tree Nut Free. For the list of restrictions Chef is accommodating, scroll to the bottom of this page.
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Mixed Herb Quinoa Tabouli
basil, asian pear, radish, mixed olive vinaigrette
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Hokkaido Scallop Crudo
porcini, persimmon shatta, chile leaves
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Autumn Squash Hummus
kafta, cured egg yolk, orange blossom tare, scallion pita
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Lebanese 5 Spice Duck Confit
lentil congee, za’atar chili crisp, sprouts
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Candy Cap Tahini Panna Cotta
chocolate persimmon glaze, baklava tuile
Ilna
3115 22nd St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Event FAQs
- 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.
- 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 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 dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- Due to the large-format nature of our events, restaurants are not able to accommodate all dietary restrictions/food allergies or make any menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). This restaurant will be offering substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies:Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Gluten, Dairy, Shellfish, Allium (with Exception of Cooked Garlic and Cooked Onion). They are NOT accommodating restrictions related to the following ingredients: Porcini Mushroom, Candy Cap Mushroom, Cooked Garlic, and Cooked Onion. If you have any of these restrictions/allergies, please make sure to note this in your profile (in the “Event Preferences” section) either before or right after purchasing your tickets so Chef can prepare accordingly.
