ROTARY LUNCHEON: MacKenzie Chung Fegan and State of Food in San Francisco
11 Feb. 2025 |
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In a city known for its lively restaurant scene, San Francisco Chronicle lead restaurant critic MacKenzie Chung Fegan will discuss the current and future states of food in San Francisco.
MacKenzie grew up in San Francisco restaurants. Her grandparents opened and ran Henry's Hunan Restaurant formerly on Kearny Street and now on Natoma Street. MacKenzie said that restaurant reviews catapulted the humble operation into the stratosphere as the New York Times and Gourmet magazine sang its praises. In addition, restaurant reviews made an impression on her life. "It's not a stretch to say that my life has been uniquely shaped by restaurant criticism," said MacKenzie.
She is a writer, editor, host, and director and especially focuses on representing the underrepresented whenever she can. Prior to joining the San Francisco Chronicle, she was a senior editor at Bon Appétit. Her writing has appeared in the Best American Food Writing 2021, and her videos have won Webby Awards and screened at the Centre Pompidou. MacKenzie has also worked at the Ford Foundation, Human Rights Watch, and Cinereach and hosted the BRIC podcast Glitter & Doom.
This is a regular membership meeting of the Rotary Club of San Francisco, open to all Rotarians, visiting Rotarians, prospective members, and guests. Meeting Schedule: |
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12:00 Noon | Registration & Networking |
12:15 PM (sharp!) | Meeting begins |
1:30 PM | Meeting adjourns |
Register here for In Person or Zoom attendance.
For in-person attendees: We welcome all attendees! The in-person registration cost for all adults and children is $45 until 11:59 AM on Friday, February 7, 2025. The meeting cost increases to $60 at noon and beyond on February 7, 2025 and includes any walk-ins on Tuesday, February 11.
The Hotel Nikko holds us to the headcount that we submit on Friday at noon, prior to our Tuesday meeting, whether those registered attend or not. In Rotary spirit, thanks for helping us to maintain a good relationship with our host hotel.
For attendance via Zoom: For those who wish to participate via Zoom, there is a $15 fee to attend.
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