UNIQLO Talks Food With Danny Bowien and Other Trendsetting Chefs

By Meesha Halm

Been curious about all those fashionista billboards you’ve seen around town featuring Mission Chinese’s Danny Bowien starring in a UNIQLO ad? Turns out, Bowien isn’t pimping for the popular clothing company which plans to open its first flagship store in San Francisco this fall. He and his culinary superstar buds will be speakers at an upcoming free panel about San Francisco's thriving dining scene this Thursday evening. Joining Bowien as the fresh faces of SF will be Jason Fox (Commonwealth), Brandon Jew (Bar Agricole) and Chad Robertson (Tartine Bakery, Bar Tartine) talking about what makes the city a unique culinary destination.

It’s the final installment of panels the retailer is hosting featuring local artists who are “Making Life A Little Bit Better” through their craft. In addition to the gang of four, we’re told there will also be live performances, DJs, interactive installations, and complimentary food and libations. (The event is free but limited so tickets must reserved in advance online, doors open at 6 PM, panel at 7 PM-9 PM, UNIQLO pop-up space at 117 Post St.)