This month we celebrate National Peking Duck Day – an icon of Chinese culinary culture. The dish originated at the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and was memorialized in 1330 in a cookbook by royal dietician, Hu Sihui. It quickly became a staple of...

How will you ring in the New Year in San Francisco? As 2023 gives way for 2024, we would like to share some fun and memorable things to do in San Francisco to celebrate the New Year. Fireworks = As the clock hits midnight, San Francisco...

The APEC Economic Leaders Week will be held in San Francisco from November 11 – 17 this year, and we are so excited to welcome delegates from more than 21 countries to our beautiful City by the Bay, and to the oldest Chinatown in the...

The arrival of Fall also marks the arrival of the grape harvest in the Bay Area’s beautiful Napa and Sonoma valleys. It’s a wonderful time of year to visit Wine Country and tour some of the amazing wineries. Wine Country is a short drive from...

For the past decade, the beloved red lanterns of San Francisco’s Chinatown have welcomed locals and visitors to this historic neighborhood. However, the winter storms that battered Northern California earlier this year largely destroyed the iconic lanterns. But earlier this month, after several months of...

Everyone likes to joke about how cold the San Francisco summers are. And it’s true! Lots of fog and wind make for gray, chilly summer months. But, around Labor Day, the fog retreats back out past the Golden Gate, the tourists go home, sunshine comes...

Gather your friends and family and come to Z&Y Restaurant in Chinatown for Chef Lijun Han’s new Prix Fixe menu! Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown, the Michelin-recommended Z&Y Restaurant features authentic Szechuan cuisine with Chef Han’s signature spicy sauces and exquisite presentation. Why...

Chinatown is one of the most popular tourist destinations in San Francisco, and for good reason. It's a vibrant and diverse neighborhood with a rich history and culture. There's something for everyone in Chinatown, from traditional Chinese shops and restaurants to modern art galleries and...

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