mourad - the food
mourad@aziza-sf.com

mourad is one of the most dynamic & blossoming chefs in the bay area - renowned as a leader in evolving moroccan cuisine. earning both local & national recognition for his striking modern interpretations of traditional moroccan dishes, mourad has fused the finest flavors of his native cuisine with the bay area's abundance of fresh, top-quality ingredients. since opening aziza, he has been acknowledged as a rising star chef by the San Francisco Chronicle, honored a three & a half star rating by restaurant critic Michael Bauer & bested iron chef cat cora on the Food Network show, “Iron Chef America.” he upcoming project includes a partnership with full plate media & pbs to produce a documentary style 13 part TV series highlighting the food, culture & traditions of morocco & the bay area.

farnoush - bar program, general business, employment
farnoush@aziza-sf.com

farnoush has been a part of aziza since its inception. aside from general management & day to day operations, she has developed & operated aziza’s nationally famed seasonal bar - the concept being a stylish drink program that focuses on all natural ingredients, deriving flavors from the process of muddling herbs, vegetables, spices & fruits - altering as the seasons do. nightly, she roams aziza’s 3 unique dining rooms & aims to set an elegant aura - the behind-the-scenes force who creates what many call "the perfect intimate dining environment.” farnoush executes details from design to service to music to wine. she, along with her cocktail program, have been featured in numerous publications including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, The Examiner, Spirits Magazine & San Francisco Chronicle.