Ilna at Buddy with Maz Naba

Ilna’s California-Lebanese pop-up at Buddy

Ilna at Buddy is a culinary pop-up and kitchen residency centered on Ilna, the California-Lebanese concept from chef and winemaker Maz Naba. It takes place at Buddy, a bar in San Francisco, and uses an à la carte dining format rather than a fixed tasting menu.

Lebanese and Levantine cooking through California ingredients

The food direction is California-influenced Lebanese and Levantine cuisine. The concept blends traditional Middle Eastern recipes and spices with seasonal Northern California ingredients, linking the project’s Lebanese roots with a local California pantry.

Because the event is listed with standard dining reservations and an à la carte structure, the emphasis is on restaurant-style dining. The available evidence does not support specific dishes or menu items, so the clearest verified detail is the cuisine framework itself.

Schedule and venue details

The event is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM PST. Buddy is listed at 3115 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94110.

Maz Naba is identified as the chef and winemaker behind Ilna, and the source description says he traces the project back to his Lebanese roots. That makes the residency a focused presentation of his concept rather than a general multi-artist program.