October 3, 2025 (San Francisco, CA) — Kathy Fang, chef and owner of Fang Restaurant and House of Nanking, cookbook author, and television personality, is delighted to announce a special collaboration with Hoopes Vineyard for a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in celebration of two family legacies rooted in storytelling, heritage, and craftsmanship and Kathy’s newly released cookbook, “House of Nanking: Family Recipes from San Francisco’s Favorite Chinese Restaurant,” co-authored with her father and culinary trailblazer, Peter Fang.
On October 11, 2025, at COOP, Hoopes new creative gathering space in Napa Valley, will feature an exclusive wine tasting experience with shareable bites inspired by the cookbook from 11 am – 3 pm. The menu will feature items such as iconic Nanking Chicken Dumplings with House of Nanking’s signature peanut sauce and soy-pickled jalapeño; Fang’s charred broccoli in secret sauce; and Sichuan Mapo Tofu with hot Italian sausage, served over steamed jasmine rice with fried shallots and herbs – each bite reflecting the Fang family’s Shanghai-Cantonese roots and California’s fresh season ingredients. Chef Kathy Fang will engage with guests, answer questions about the cookbook, and offer personal insights into the stories and inspiration behind each dish. In addition to the food & wine pairing, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase a “Book + Tasting Bundle,” which includes a House of Nanking cookbook, select Hoopes wines, and recipe pairings to recreate the experience at home.
“As a chef who tells stories through food, it’s incredibly meaningful to partner with a winery that shares the same reverence for legacy, land, and cultural identity,” said Kathy Fang. “This event is about more than pairing dishes and wine – It’s about honoring where we come from and how we continue to grow.”
The Fang story began in San Francisco’s Chinatown when Peter Fang opened House of Nanking in 1988, redefining Chinese dining in the U.S. by honoring his Shanghai roots and showcasing California’s seasonal ingredients. Over the years, his bold dishes and warm hospitality created a cult following. His daughter, Kathy Fang, grew up in that kitchen and went on to chart her own path – becoming a two-time Chopped champion, Food Network Star, and co-founding Fang Restaurant with her father. Their new cookbook is a tribute to their culinary bond and the immigrant journey that brought their family story to life.
The Hoopes legacy mirrors a similar intergenerational journey. Spencer Hoopes, a quiet visionary with a love for farming, planted roots in Napa Valley in the early 1980s and built a reputation as one of Oakville’s most respected growers. His daughter, Lindsay Hoopes, stepped in during a family health crisis and ultimately transformed the vineyard into a regenerative estate known today as The Oasis by Hoopes. Combining her legal background and deep respect for the land, Lindsay reimagined the family business – introducing organic practices, diversifying their offerings, and becoming a passionate advocate for small wine producers in a changing Napa landscape.
This partnership between Chef Kathy Fang and Lindsay Hoopes is more than a culinary event – it’s a celebration of generational entrepreneurship, immigrant perseverance, and the power of women carrying forward their fathers’ visions in bold, future-facing ways.
To book the experience, please visit Kathy Fang x Hoopes Vineyard.
About Chef Kathy Fang
San Francisco native Kathy Fang grew up in the kitchen of her family’s restaurant, House of Nanking, before opening Fang Restaurant with her father in 2009 as co-owner and chef. Fang Restaurant, located in the SOMA neighborhood, is a spin-off of House of Nanking, the legendary dining spot that her father Peter Fang opened in 1988, which helped put the city on the map as a dining destination and launched the Fang family legacy. Chef Kathy Fang combines her culinary talents, entertaining expertise, and keen business sense at Fang Restaurant, offering a modern twist to Chinese fare and an exceptional dining experience. Kathy blends her family’s Cantonese and Shanghainese heritage and cooking style with her own inspiration that grew from her global travels and formal training at the esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary School, to create sophisticated and multicultural cuisine. She regularly appears on national cooking and food competition shows, is a two-time “CHOPPED” champion, and stars in her own docuseries, Chef Dynasty: House of Fang, on Food Network and Discovery+.
About Hoopes Vineyard
Hoopes Vineyard is a second-generation, family-owned estate in Napa Valley famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon. Owned by Lindsay Hoopes—who transitioned from prosecutor to winemaker—the winery operates heritage vineyards in Oakville and Yountville, producing small-lot, terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention. Known for its commitment to regenerative farming, organic practices, and sustainability, Hoopes also offers a unique experiential farm and animal sanctuary called “Oasis by Hoopes.” As advocates for small-winery rights, the brand is as much about community engagement and resilience—like innovating smoke-tainted brandy—as it is about exceptional wine. For more information please visit www.hoopesvineyard.com.
