Seasonally obsessed
Every menu begins with a farm delivery list. We build courses around what is thriving—dry-farmed tomatoes, wild king salmon, or stone-ground heirloom grains.
Our story
From late-night pop-up to Mission District fixture
Harvest Moon Kitchen began as a two-burner supper club tucked behind a record store. A decade later we still obsess over produce picked at dawn, the vinyl spinning in the dining room, and the neighbors who fill our tables.
“We source like farmers, cook like travelers, and serve like family.”
What guides our kitchen
Three commitments keep Harvest Moon grounded in purpose and hospitality each service.
Neighborhood anchored
Harvest Moon was born in the Mission and remains rooted here. We sponsor community gardens, collaborate with artists, and donate leftovers to the Free Fridge network.
Hospitality-forward
Our service team rehearses empathy as much as timing. We keep the dining room relaxed, celebratory, and tailored to every guest.
Milestones along the way
- 1
2014
Pop-up beginnings
Co-founders Raya Chen and Mateo Alvarez started Harvest Moon as a 16-seat ticketed supper club spotlighting reclaimed vinyl and farm feasts.
- 2
2017
Brick-and-mortar home
We signed the Valencia Street lease, building a wood-fired kitchen, preserving the exposed brick, and welcoming our first neighbors.
- 3
2019
Producers collective
Partnered with six Northern California farms to guarantee regenerative sourcing and multi-season planning.
- 4
2022
Innovation lab
Introduced the Harvest Lab tasting counter, pairing zero-proof fermentations with a chef's table experience.
Meet the team
A small crew with deep roots in the Bay Area dining and farming communities.
Executive Chef & Co-Owner
Raya Chen
Raya leads the kitchen with a background in Taiwanese home cooking, Bay Area fine dining, and seasons spent cooking on organic farms.
- Forages coastal mushrooms each winter
- Curates the nightly vinyl playlist
- Mentors our culinary apprenticeship program
General Manager & Beverage Director
Mateo Alvarez
Mateo steers service with a calm presence, designing pairings that celebrate low-intervention wines and zero-proof teas.
- Certified sommelier and tea blender
- Hosts monthly community supper clubs
- Leads hospitality training workshops
Pastry Chef
Maya Singh
Maya dreams up desserts that weave spice routes and California citrus into layered finishes for every menu.
- Creator of the Midnight Chocolate Tart
- Collaborates with local ceramicists
- Runs our late-night kouign-amann bake
Inside Harvest Moon
Scenes from our dining room, kitchen pass, and nightly tasting menu.
