Saison
Housed in a historic, remodeled stable in the Mission District, Saison brings together the best elements of fine dining without the formality. Created by chef Joshua Skenes and sommelier Mark Bright, Saison (French for season) is founded on the ideals of quality, simplicity and hospitality, serving up New American food made with local, seasonal, and sustainable ingredients sourced from small farms, ranches, and fisheries.
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The Melt
A microcosm of simplicity and innovation, The Melt is a grilled cheese and soup fast casual eatery that leverages the power of the technology industry. The latest venture of successful entrepreneur and The Flip creator Jon Kaplan, The Melt strives to set new standards for comfort food by blending gourmet taste into everyday classics.
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Gitane
Named after the freewheeling gypsy woman, Gitane is a modern, funky, and artistically bold new restaurant. Chef Bridget Batson creates thoughtful dishes inspired by the Iberian peninsula, located on the southwest tip of Europe, incorporating regional flavor profiles from Spain, Portugal, Southern France and neighboring Morocco. Expect to find unique and interesting sherries, cavas, madeiras and Spanish brandies.
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.788.6686
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Beretta
Open late, Beretta is a hip bar and pizzeria in the Mission that serves innovative cocktails, delicious pizzas and contemporary Italian comfort food using local, organic, seasonal ingredients. As perfect for weekend brunch as it is a late-night dining destination, Beretta is a comfortable and casual neighborhood restaurant.
1199 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
415.695.1199
Park Tavern
With a moniker inspired by the adjacent Washington Square Park in San Francisco’s North Beach, this casual-chic bar & brasserie will offer a menu of boldly flavored seafood and meat dishes. From the masterminds behind San Francisco’s popular Marlowe restaurant (proprietress Anna Weinberg and chef/partner Jennifer Puccio), Park Tavern will incorporate elements from the neighborhood’s rich history.
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Marlowe
Named after restaurateur Anna Weinberg’s great grandfather’s South Boston butcher shop, Marlowe is a neighborhood bistro nestled in San Francisco’s slick SoMa area. Three-star chef Jennifer Puccio offers a menu of boldly flavored classic bistro dishes, which pair perfectly with an international wine list and a tasty lineup of sweets.
330 Townsend Street San Francisco, CA 94107 415.974.5599
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