First, Russ and I were touched by the tremendous amount of support from our dear family and friends after announcing the launch date. We are very excited and we cannot wait to welcome you all at Mozzeria.

Some of you have been asking for more details and I would be happy to share more information.

Mozzeria is located in the vibrant neighborhood, Mission Dolores. The address is 3228 16th Street at Guerrero Street. The nearest BART station is 16th Street and Mission Street. For those who live in San Francisco, street parking is available. Parking garage is located at 16th Street and Hoff Street. MUNI Bus #22 and 'J' train stops are very close to Mozzeria.

What do we serve at Mozzeria?
Of course, we will bake Neapolitan pizzas in a Stefano Ferrara oven. Some of you may not be familiar with Neapolitan pizzas. These pizzas are not New York Style pizzas. Neapolitan pizza originated in Naples, Italy, and we have adopted the traditional method of baking which is in a wood-burning oven.

Naples, Italy is the birthplace of Neapolitan pizza. I love the charred wood-burning flavor on the pizza crust, and its softness. Not only will Mozzeria offer pizzas, we will also be offering delicious pasta and innovative small plates. Of course you will have to end the meal with mouthwatering Italian desserts.

We have 5 beers on tap on the drink menu along with California & Italian wines (white, red and sparkling). We will also serve vintage sodas.

Mozzeria Hours
We will open for Dinner each evening and closed on Mondays.

Monday:  Closed
Tuesday: 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Wednesday: 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Thursday: 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Friday: 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Saturday: 5:30 pm - 11 pm
Sunday: 5:30 pm - 10 pm

We will serve Brunch starting New Year’s Day, 2012 (or January 1st). The Brunch menu is going to be amazing.

The Mozzeria website will accept reservations starting next Monday. Mozzeria accepts major credit cards - Visa, Mastercard, AMEX and Discover.

Lastly, I cannot wait to open the doors to you… real soon!

 

 

 

Mission Dolores is getting crowded with restaurants and shops. That is even better news for the locals because they have more choices.

Not only is Mozzeria setting to launch on 16th Street, but joining Mozzeria are two other restaurants - Giordano Bros and Krua Thai.


Giordano Bros had taken over the Ti Couz space, and made its debut two Fridays ago. Its original branch is in North Beach. They serve Pittsburg style sandwiches. I had dined at Ti Couz several times before, and the decor is completely changed. The look is now more of a Sports Bar.


Krua Thai replaced Bangkok 16, and will open to the public on September 9. They will serve Thai dishes. The interior look has also been changed completely to a modern and clean theme.

Having more restaurants on the same street means more people walking down the same street. The walk score for Mission Dolores is currently 100% and at night time, it gets lively. Mozzeria will, hopefully, have its turn in making its debut this late Fall. We will announce the opening date later this month. Stay tuned. :)

 

 

 

 

Here we are… doing the HAPPY DANCE!  What's up with the address in the headline? That is our new address for Mozzeria!! Whoo Hoo!! Yep, after a long search for home base, and seeing many different properties, we couldn't believe our luck in finding this location.

I had mentioned that we made the offer on a previous property and we were so GLAD that that deal fell apart because that led us to 3228 16th Street!

3228 16th Street is located in Mission Dolores! Mission District is one of my top choices and, as I mentioned in a previous post, Mission District is known for diversity and offers a wide variety of cuisines at reasonable prices. What's even more interesting is that no Bay Area or San Francisco neighborhood has more Zagat-rated eateries than Mission District. It is definitely a foodie zone with some of the best dining experiences.

What lured us to that specific address? Other than the fact that it is located in Mission District, the restaurant space didn't need a major renovation. It does have few areas that are not currently up to codes like the ADA bathroom and ADA ramp. One of the key factors is the landlord. Our seller/landlord, Max Wang who runs Crazy Sushi next door, is really a nice guy and having a relationship with the landlord is important. Unlike the other property where I would have had to deal through the landlord’s property manager and waiting for responses, a complicated communication channel... I didn't want that. We are so relieved that Max isn't like the other guy.

We couldn't believe how fast the process took, and it took us about 2 weeks from making the first offer to closing the deal. We were even able to squeeze in a meeting with Tenants in Common (TIC), and I'm telling you that we are so blessed with having wonderful tenants!


Now that we have found a home for Mozzeria, we are gonna be super busy with getting the renovations started. Sign Up at Mozzeria.com to receive the latest on our progress... all the way to our OPENING DAY! Thank you for your amazing support!

 

 

 

Mark Twain:

“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco”

That's true. Russ uncovered the truth about the number of hot days in San Francisco. Can you guess how many days in San Francisco that would reach above 75 degrees? 30 days out of 365 days

There are hundreds of neighborhoods in San Francisco but a certain few neighborhoods are more likely to be blessed with warmer climate especially in the summer time. This includes Mission Dolores, which is one of my favorite neighborhoods. Mission Dolores has been changed into this vibrant, ever-changing community in the last few decades. You would expect to meet San Franciscans from all walks of life in beautiful Dolores Park on weekends with frequent sunny days luring picnicking families, sunbathers, athletes, dog lovers, and hipsters recovering from the night before. This tight-knit neighborhood is a favorite for shoppers, foodies and night owls.

Serious Foodies can be found eating at many well-known eating places in Mission Dolores. Pizzeria Delfina was the first of its kind to invade San Francisco with its famous pizzas. If you have a weakness for pastries, you have to get your morning bun and breading pudding with seasonal fruits at Tartine Bakery. My favorite ice-cream, Salted Caramel is located at Bi-Rite Creamery. Many bars are very close to each other, and it is perfect for bar-hopping. In earlier times, Mission Dolores wasn't a popular dining destination but up-and-coming chefs, who couldn't afford the rent in Downtown or Cow Hollow/Marina, were attracted to cheaper rent in Mission Dolores. These chefs were instrumental in helping to turn Mission Dolores into a popular neighborhood.

At first my vision for Mozzeria was to find a space in Mission Dolores. Finding vacant space within Mission Dolores, however, is sometime impossible as it is most sought after among chefs and restaurateurs. The walk score for Mission Dolores is 100 percent. Locals in their 20’s and 30’s usually don't own cars, but like to spend time on foot around in Mission Dolores.

We have been eyeing Mission Dolores and on the lookout for, and hoping to grab, vacant space that may pop up in near future.