Our Story
Looking for a beautiful, stylish event space in San Diego? Look no further than Verbena Kitchen, part of the Social Anthology Hospitality Collection. Owned and created by the talented Jillian Ziska, this private event space offers a playful and eclectic design and immersive seasonal pop-up experiences, making it the perfect spot for your next event.
At the heart of Verbena Kitchen is mixologist Dallas Juanes, who leads a team of expert bartenders crafting custom cocktails using fresh and local ingredients. With a focus on creativity and innovation, the cocktail menu at Verbena Kitchen is always changing, offering something new and exciting with each visit.
But it’s not just the drinks that make Verbena Kitchen stand out – it’s the space itself. Jillian Ziska’s creative genius is evident in the immersive design and decorations that change seasonally, making each visit a unique and memorable experience. From a winter wonderland to a beach party, the talented team at Verbena Kitchen can create a custom experience that will transport you and your guests to another world.
Whether you’re planning a corporate event, a wedding, or a private party, Verbena Kitchen has everything you need to make your event a success. The flexible layout and innovative design make it an ideal space for any type of event, while the talented team of event planners and chefs will take care of every detail to ensure that your event is a hit.
If you’re looking for that playful and nostalgic event space with expertly crafted cocktails and immersive design, look no further than Verbena Kitchen. Led by owner and creative genius Jillian Ziska and mixologist Dallas Juanes, this private event space is quickly becoming one of San Diego’s top destinations for unforgettable events. Contact us today to write your next chapter!
ABOUT GENERAL MANAGER DALLAS JUANES:
The beer + wine + cocktail menu was developed by Verbena’s General Manager, Dallas Juanes. Juanes aims to bring an approachable, fun, and untouched bar program to Verbena Kitchen. As a San Diego native, Juanes started his early career working under Executive Chef Matt Gordon at his beloved Sea and Smoke in Del Mar. As a young bar craftsman, he worked with Evolution Hospitality (Pacific Standard Coastal Kitchen, Verde Kitchen and Bar, Mary Janes) to open new concepts in their portfolio stretching from San Diego to Palm Spring and Los Angeles. Following his industry mentors, he worked at Blue Bridge Hospitality in Coronado, reopening Maretalia Ristorante, Leroys, and managing the beach tiki concept, Boardwalk Beach Club as Beverage Manager. He looks forward to bringing out-the-box recipes to the cocktail program, while working closely with Chef to ensure menu cohesion.
ABOUT THE OWNER JILLIAN ZISKA:
All things pretty and unique have always been a passion for Jillian. Her desire to build and create new, unique pieces for guests so they can experience a one of a kind experience has always been at the forefront of her projects. She prides herself on keeping up with the trends, reinventing the old and creating the things we all wish existed. Her excitement to bring a specific aesthetic to San Diego has catapulted her into a fresh and exciting new territory where she blends the refined looks of our favorite home stores, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware, Anthropologie, West Elm & More. She is always eager for the challenge to construct something one of a kind. Her current endeavors include Verbena Kitchen, Bar Verbena, To Be Designed, and the Adams Avenue Theater with more to come in 2023!
