Z Hotels SF, a collection of boutique, high-design hotels located in the heart of downtown San Francisco, is thrilled to announce an extraordinary opportunity for hotel guests to experience an exclusive dinner with renowned celebrity chef Kathy Fang at her acclaimed modern Cantonese restaurant, Fang. As part of a limited-time special hotel package called ”Suite Escape,” Chef Fang will collaborate tableside with guests to create a one-of-a-kind menu based on their culinary preferences. To commemorate the experience, guests will be presented with their curated menu, laminated and signed by Chef Fang as a memento from their special evening.
“Chef Kathy Fang is an incredible culinary talent with deep roots in San Francisco spanning back to her family’s famed restaurant, House of Nanking,” said Z Hotels SF Director of Sales & Marketing, Desiree Hemmelgarn. “She has branched out to make a name for herself, not only in our city, but nationally with successful appearances on Food Network competitions, morning show cooking segments, and more. We are proud to partner with Chef Fang to give our guests a taste of San Francisco like no one else can.”
Born and raised in San Francisco, Kathy Fang grew up in the kitchen of her family’s now famed restaurant, House of Nanking, before opening Fang with her father in 2009 as co-owner and chef. She began blending her family’s Cantonese heritage and cooking style with her own inspiration that grew from her perspective as a native San Franciscan, her global travels, and her formal training at the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School. At Fang, Kathy offers a modern twist to Cantonese fare and an exceptional dining experience for her guests.
Chef Fang recently starred in “Chef Dynasty: House of Fang” and has appeared in a number of Food Network shows including “Beat Bobby Flay,” “Cutthroat Kitchen,” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and is a two-time “CHOPPED” champion.
She’s a returning guest on NBC’s TODAY Show and has been a guest judge on Alex vs America in 2022. In 2020, Fang published “Easy Asian” cookbook and started selling her restaurants’ famous hot sauces in the midst of the global pandemic as a way to bring Asian cooking into the home kitchen.
“I am very excited to have the opportunity to meet fellow foodies visiting my hometown,” says Fang. “San Francisco is near and dear to my heart, and it brings me so much joy to cook for people who love food and this city as much as I do. Chinese food is a key part of this city’s culinary culture, and I am so proud to be a part of that story and share it with others.”
For more information about the Z Hotels SF, “Suite Escape” package, or to book, please visit www.zhotelssf.com.
About Z Hotels San Francisco
Z Hotels San Francisco is a collection of boutique properties with independent spirit and bold, eccentric personalities located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The collection includes Hotel Zelos, Hotel Zeppelin and Hotel Zetta. Hotel Zelos is a futuristic, fashion-forward oasis that fuses sleek lines and sophisticated style. Its Crisp, cool, and clean design and stylish onsite restaurant Dirty Habit create a craveable retreat in the heart of the city. Hotel Zeppelin is a vibrant and vivacious hub that celebrates San Francisco’s counterculture, with a cheeky take on hospitality. It celebrates the rule-breakers, revolutionaries, and renegades who continue to inspire. Hotel Zetta is a creative haven steeped in a playful and adventurous spirit. For the bold and the brave, it offers one-of-a-kind touches, distinctive design, and dynamic art. www.ZHotelsSF.com.
Chef Kathy Fang
Contemporary Chef and On-Air Personality
Born and raised in San Francisco, Kathy Fang grew up in the kitchen of her family’s popular restaurant, House of Nanking, before opening Fang Restaurant with her father in 2009 as co-owner and chef. Today, Kathy balances her responsibilities at Fang with pursuing her dream of
teaching others to create easy, healthy and delicious dishes with unique ingredients and flavors while making regular appearances on cooking and food competition shows.
Most recently, Chef Fang stars in a Food Network Docuseries titled “Chef Dynasty: House of Fang” premiering on Food Network and discovery+ in December 2022. Leading up to the premier, Fang has appeared on a number of Food Network shows including “Beat Bobby Flay,” “Cutthroat Kitchen” “Guy’s Grocery Games,” and is a two-time “CHOPPED” champion. She’s a returning guest on NBC’s TODAY Show and has been a guest judge on Alex vs America in 2022. In 2020, Fang published “Easy Asian” cookbook and started selling her restaurants’ famous hot sauces in the midst of the global pandemic as a way to bring Asian cooking into the home kitchen.
In 2021, Fang was selected to be one of 100 writers for Meta’s new platform called Bulletin where experts in their industries are chosen to share newsletters to readers on the platform. Other prominent contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Erin Andrews, and Jessica Yellens. She was a key partner for the Hong Kong Tourism throughout the pandemic to bring exposure to the region through virtual events. She also works regularly with PricewaterhouseCoopers as the go-to chef for virtual events.
