Sprouts Chef/Somm Pop-Up Series with Hi Neighbor

The Eat Like A Chef, Drink Like a Somm Charity Series returns, this time bigger than ever! Now occupying the stunning Madrigal dining room at 100 Van Ness, Hi Neighbor is bringing forth a fresh lineup of SF's brightest chefs, and a new charity to highlight: Sprouts Chef Training, a local non-profit with the mission of empowering youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement. Originally launched in 2015 by Hi Neighbor Partners Ryan Cole, Jason Halverson and Tai Ricci, this collaborative chef/somm series provides an affordable way to give back to local SF charities. Having raised over 400K in the first 5 years, Hi Neighbor Hospitality aims to continue their philanthropic mission through the re-birth of this epic series. Guests will experience a 5-course meal, rotating between dishes from our guest chefs and Jason Halverson, chef partner for Hi Neighbor. For those looking to enhance the experience, a supplemental wine pairing curated by both our guest somm and our Hi Neighbor beverage director will be available for the evening We are excited to announce this month's dinner, one of Oakland's celebrated chefs, Geoff Davis of nationally acclaimed Burdell. Born just outside Philadelphia, Geoff grew up in Modesto, California, where his grandparents influenced and cultivated his love and passion for food. He attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY. And worked at some of the Bay Area’s legendary restaurants including Aqua, The Fifth Floor, and Cyrus. Davis then went on to work with Michelin Two Star Chef James Shyabout before becoming the opening Chef at True Laurel. In 2022, Geoff embarked on a new journey called Burdell, which began as a series of pop-ups centered on local produce and the Soul Food he remembered from his grandparents' table. Named for and inspired by Chef’s maternal grandmother, Burdell reflects her love for well-set tables, shared meals and laughter. Burdell has garnered critical acclaim, being named Food & Wine’s Best New Restaurant in America, Bon Appetite’s to 20 best new restaurants in America, and in 2024, Chef Davis was a Finalist for James Beard Foundation Best Chef: California.

The Eat Like A Chef, Drink Like a Somm Charity Series returns, this time bigger than ever! Now occupying the stunning Madrigal dining room at 100 Van Ness, Hi Neighbor is bringing forth a fresh lineup of SF's brightest chefs, and a new charity to highlight: Sprouts Chef Training, a local non-profit with the mission of empowering youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement. Originally launched in 2015 by Hi Neighbor Partners Ryan Cole, Jason Halverson and Tai Ricci, this collaborative chef/somm series provides an affordable way to give back to local SF charities. Having raised over 400K in the first 5 years, Hi Neighbor Hospitality aims to continue their philanthropic mission through the re-birth of this epic series. Guests will experience a 5-course meal, rotating between dishes from our guest chefs and Jason Halverson, chef partner for Hi Neighbor. For those looking to enhance the experience, a supplemental wine pairing curated by both our guest somm and our Hi Neighbor beverage director will be available for the evening We are excited to host Chef Nayfeld of Che Fico in conjunction with his first cook book release, “Dad, What’s For Dinner?”, releasing on May 27th, 2025. David Nayfeld, a Bay Area native, and the co-owner/chef of Back Home Hospitality discovered his passion for cooking in his teenage years, working in various kitchen roles before enrolling in The Culinary Institute of America. He gained significant experience through externships at Nobu and Aqua in San Francisco. Nayfeld’s career took off as he joined the opening team at Joël Robuchon at The Mansion in Las Vegas, where the restaurant earned three Michelin Stars. His subsequent roles at prestigious restaurants like Eleven Madison Park and Cru helped him hone his skills while gaining international acclaim. In 2018, Nayfeld opened Che Fico combining Italian cuisine with California influences and family heritage. He quickly garnered national accolades, including being named one of Bon Appetit's Top 10 Best New Restaurants in America. Today Nayfeld and partner Matt Brewer operate Che Fico Parco Menlo, Il Mercato Di Che Fico and the newly opened Che Fico Pizzeria at Chase Center. In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Nayfeld has been an advocate for the restaurant industry, co-founding the Independent Restaurant Coalition and securing significant support for independent restaurants during the pandemic.