Ilna at Buddy
Chef and winemaker Maz Naba traces back to his Lebanese roots to bring Ilna to Buddy!
Event
Ilna at Buddy
Chef and winemaker Maz Naba brings Ilna’s California-Lebanese pop-up residency to Buddy in San Francisco.
About the event
California-Lebanese pop-up residency
The event is a recurring pop-up dining residency at Buddy in San Francisco, led by chef and winemaker Maz Naba. The program is described as a freestyle California-Lebanese culinary concept, bringing Levantine traditions together with California produce and natural wines.
Maz Naba is identified as the founder of Ilna and a winemaker at Augur Wine Co. The source description also frames the project through his Lebanese roots, which aligns with the residency’s focus on Levantine traditions and California-Lebanese cooking.
Dining format
The residency runs as an a la carte dinner format rather than a fixed-price ticketed event. Reservations and walk-ins are both part of the setup, so the dining model is centered on ordering from the menu during the pop-up rather than purchasing a set package.
The food-and-wine focus is part of the concept itself: the program combines California produce, Levantine traditions, and natural wines. The role of Maz Naba as both chef and winemaker is part of the event’s identity, not a separate add-on.
Place
Buddy is the featured venue for this San Francisco event. The venue is listed as a bar, and its address is 3115 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110.
The event page is associated with Buddy and the San Francisco location, while the legacy booking path is through Resy. Planning details such as exact event timing can be handled in the event card rather than repeated in the description.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ilna pop-up?
It is a recurring pop-up dining residency at Buddy in San Francisco, presented as an a la carte dinner with reservations and walk-ins.
What kind of food is being offered?
The residency presents a freestyle California-Lebanese culinary concept that combines Levantine traditions with California produce and natural wines.
Who leads the residency?
Chef and winemaker Maz Naba leads the event. He is identified as the founder of Ilna and a winemaker at Augur Wine Co.
Is there a fixed ticket price?
No. The pop-up operates on an a la carte menu basis and does not have a fixed ticket price.
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