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A Cocktail Party with Alison Roman x Brandon Jew

Split image featuring Alison Roman on the left with her cookbook "Something Nothing," and Brandon Jew on the right with his cookbook "Mister Jiu's in Chinatown.
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April 22, 2026 5:00 pm

Moongate Lounge at Mister Jiu's
28 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA

$95

**CURRENTLY SOLD OUT but we suggest checking the reservation link to add yourself to the waitlist**

A cocktail party with Brandon Jew & Alison Roman brings together two of today’s most influential culinary voices for a one-night-only evening at Moongate Lounge (above Mister Jiu’s). Join us for dishes from each chef inspired by their cookbooks, as well as a special demo by Brandon and Alison.

Long before their careers took them in different directions, Brandon and Alison worked together at Quince and while their cooking styles have evolved into distinct expressions, they share the same foundation: deep respect for seasonal ingredients, thoughtful technique, and food that feels alive on the plate.

  • Ticket includes generous hors d’ouerves and welcome drink, plus additional beverages available for purchase
  • Time: 5–8 p.m.

The evening will also include the opportunity to meet both Brandon and Alison, and purchase signed copies of their books—making this a night that goes well beyond the plate.

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The Cookbook Week Dinner Series is presented by Lynda Marren & Just Add Salt. Our official bookseller is Omnivore Books.

featuring

Alison Roman
Alison Roman is a New York-based cook, writer, and author of the new cookbook, Something from Nothing as well as the New York Times best-selling cookbooks Sweet Enough, Nothing Fancy and Dining In. She’s the creator of the Home Movies series on YouTube, the author of A Newsletter, and the creator of the Solicited Advice podcast. In 2023, she opened First Bloom, a small grocery store in the Western Catskills full of local produce, near and far pantry staples and the best granola you’ve ever had. In 2025, she added A Very Good Tomato Sauce to the shelves, coming soon to a grocery store near you. Find her @alisoneroman
Brandon Jew
Brandon Jew is the executive chef / owner of Mister Jiu's and Moongate Lounge, and chef / partner of Mamahuhu. At Mister Jiu's, Brandon’s contemporary Chinese-American restaurant in San Francisco's Chinatown, he combines the local, seasonal and organic bounty of the Bay Area together with classic Chinese techniques and flavors. Brandon's dedication to evolve and define Chinese American cuisine in the Bay Area, and advocate for Chinese food's global recognition has earned him top honors at Mister Jiu’s, including James Beard nomination for Best Chef California 2018, 2020, 2021 and winner for the honor in 2022, one Michelin star for 9 consecutive years running, Bon Appetit Hot 10 2017, and SF Magazine Chef of the Year. Brandon’s cookbook Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown is a 2022 winner of the James Beard Media Award in the Best Restaurant and Professional category. Brandon considers Judy Rodgers (Zuni Café), Michael Tusk (Quince) and his grandma, Ying Ying, to be his most influential mentors. Find him @brandoj and @misterjius