Experience

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  Peacock Cafe

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Owner/Executive Chef

    • Jun 1991 - Present
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    With a strong background in the restaurant business both in the kitchen and out in San Francisco (Nob Hill Cafe, Stars), Chef Maziar moved to Washington D.C. He opened Peacock Café in June 1991 with his brother Shahab Farivar: a 1200 square feet, 10-table restaurant. From the beginning, the concept was to provide high quality food and service at a moderate price. From serving sandwiches, salads and DC’s first full service juice bar, Peacock Café quickly became the most friendly place that offered something for everyone. Within a short period, the popularity of the restaurant lead to its relocation and the expansion of its menu. From a small restaurant with light fare food and fresh fruit and vegetable juices, Peacock Café became a full service restaurant offering a large selection of brunch, lunch, and dinner items.

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  Stars

  • san francisco bay area

  • Server/Maître 'd

    • Sep 1985 - Mar 1989
    • san francisco bay area

    Maziar learned the front of the house as a server at the acclaimed landmark restaurant “Stars” (owned by Jeramiah Tower) widely considered the birthplace of the New American Cuisine. Executive Chef Mark Franz remains one of Chef Maziar’s great role models to this day.

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  Nob Hill Cafe

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Cook/server

    • Sep 1982 - Sep 1985
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    Maziar's hospitality career started at the very popular Nob Hill Café, a delightful 22 seat upscale French restaurant from 1982 to 1985, in the kitchen of Gerardo Boccara.