This event was part of a larger celebration marking 20 years of the San Francisco-Zurich sister city partnership.
Experience a unique culinary combination with a special collaborative menu combining the tastes of San Francisco and Zurich. Created by an exclusive partnership between Executive Chef Joe Tiano from The St. Regis San Francisco and Head Chef Michaela Frank from Zurich’s trendy Rank restaurant, this fusion menu brings together the best of each city’s sustainable cuisine.
During their busy time creating a delicious menu, Joe and Michaela had time to chat with us about their connection to San Francisco and Zurich, the differences between Swiss and American cuisine, and also gave us an insight into how this unique collaboration came about. Don’t miss out on watching the whole conversation in the video below.
About Joe: Joe Tiano, a California native, developed a deep love for cuisine while growing up in a household that celebrated diverse flavors. Inspired by family cooking sessions, he began his culinary journey by cooking at his mother’s restaurant in Crested Butte, Colorado. After formal culinary training, Joe’s passion led him to gain experience in various establishments, including a culinary program at ICIF in Northern Italy.
Joe has contributed his culinary talents to various hotels across the United States. However, he found his true culinary home when he joined the team at The St. Regis in San Francisco.
About Michaela: Michaela Frank, a 27-year-old Swiss chef, is the culinary talent behind Zurich’s “Kultur Lokal Rank.” With roots in both China and Switzerland, she blends local flavors with an exotic touch, creating contemporary regional dishes that bring happiness to diners.
With early culinary success and experience at renowned establishments, she’s become a rising star. She uses local, organic ingredients to craft delightful cuisine, showing a promising path for the future of gastronomy.
This event was part of a larger celebration marking 20 years of the San Francisco-Zurich sister city partnership. Click here to discover the full range of our 20th anniversary events.
This event was co-organized by The St. Regis San Francisco and sponsored by Swiss International Air Lines.
