VinDivine - Living it Up John & Janine Style

Bar Americain - NYC Midtown West

+: great menu & food, solid service, nice Manhattan/city vibe
-: definitely not regular 'hang out' type of spot

Bar Americain is 1 of 4 restaurants from Bobby Flay, the others being Mesa Grill, Bobby Flay Steak, & Bobby’s Burger Palace. You know Bobby, he has about 50 different shows on Food Network (like Grill It!, which is great), his own line of sauces and rubs, and 10 cookbooks. Damn I hate slackers!

Hey Flay, take some time off and hang with your hot wife! Speaking of hot wife, it’s Stephanie March, the actress that played ADA Alex Cabot in Law & Order until recently. And yes, she was standing just a few feet from us with a group of friends when we were here. Newsflash – I just heard she signed on for another 10 episodes. Wait, this isn’t Entertainment Tonight. It’s VdV. So let’s get back to the real story.

This place is ginormous. I mean it’s…grand. Did I just say ‘grand’?. Sorry. Gotta seat at least 200 folks. Huge, open floor plan, soaring ceiling with a mezzanine and wide-open kitchen. You can ask for ‘Bobby’s Table’ to actually get  a full-on glimpse of the happenings in the kitchen. I dunno how often Bobby’s here  though.

First off, the place was pretty packed when we were there. Late afternoon/early PM before the theatre. The place was jammin', especially the bar. First kudos to this place? Even though were two deep at the bar, we got  immediate service. Main reason: my wife Janine is smokin’ hot and about 6’ in heels. Yee Haw! But the bartenders here don’t have that typical tunnel-vision so many do. Very cool. ‘Cuz I despise waiting for a cocktail!

And even with the crowds, we got seated in under 30 minutes. Turn ‘em and burn ‘em Bobby!

The menu here is eclectic and seems way bigger than it really is in sheer number of selections. Well played, Bobby. They have a raw bar, 10 appys including an awesome Vidalia Onion Soup w/ Vermont Cheddar, a tasty, filling bowl that could go toe-to-toe with most traditional French Onion Soups. Another killer is the Spicy Tuna Tartare. I know, I know, you’re asking: "VdV, when the hell is this staple on all appy menus gonna wear itself out and swim away into the sunset?" Hey I hear ya. But ya want Bobby to keep this one on 4-ever. This Tartare is excellent sushi-grade tuna, cut into generous chunks and seasoned perfectly with jalapeno and smoke. Yes, smoke. Don’t know how he got that smoky accent in there but it works.

He dishes up 8-10 entrees including Duck w/ Dirty Wild Rice, Mussels & Fries, and Grilled Tuna w/ Red & Green Chile Sauce and Crispy Squash Blossom. Four steaks (Rib Eye, NY, Hangar and Filet), a ‘Plate of the Day’ and a dozen or so sides.  For a side, try the Hot Potato Chips w/ Blue Cheese Sauce. This is a generous portion of warm, fresh-made chips and a vat of creamy blue sauce to dip. The chips coulda used a little ‘heat’ to balance with the blue cheese, but still damn tasty.  Unfortunately, I’d skip the Gulf Shrimp & Grits w/ bacon, Green Onions & Garlic. As lip-smacking delish as it sounds, the shrimp were too shrimpy (almost cocktail-sized) and the grits were completely bland. Which makes absolutely no sense but trust In VinDivine!

So, to wrap it up, this place has exceptionally good service, a menu for everyone, and somehow keeps it all together with food quality. A great spot for just a drink, but if you have the time make sure to at least grab a couple appys to nosh on if not a full-on supper. That said, it's not a 'hang out' or place I'd go that often.

VdV Ratings: (out of 10):
Food: 9
Ambiance: 8
Service: 9.5
PRICE: $$$ (most appys $12-18; entrees $30-40)
Overall: 9

Hours:
Mon-Fri 11:45a-2:30p; 5p-10p (11p on Thus, 11:30p on Fri)
Sat 11:30a-2:30p; 5p-11:30P
Sun 11:30a-2:30p; 5p-10p

Bar Americain
152 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019
212.265.9700
www.baramericain.com

Act fast! Terry O'Neill Photography Exhibition: Saturday PM

We just heard about this (so if you already knew about it, tip us off would ya?!, I mean: Pay It Forward;).

Anyhoo, whether you know Terry O'Neill, the world-class kick-ass photographer by name or not, ya prolly, most definitely or at least hopefully have seen his work. He's hob-nobbed with and shot the likes of Sinatra, Elton John and more. Annie Lebowitz and Herb Ritz, you'd be lucky to wipe his lenses! Well, I dunno about that, but Terry is in SF and they are ....where? Certainly not here at least not this weekend. So there.

This'll be a great time and if we weren't in Sonoma this weekend (shed a tear for us, please) we'd be at this show.

What: Terry O'Neill Solo Photo Exhibition - Elton John & Frank Sinatra
Where: SF Art Exchange (458 Geary St)
When: Saturday (like tomorrow, 7/11) 7-10p
RSVP: Call 800.344.9633 or email them now.

WeekendBuzz

OK party people it's gonna be a beeaauutiful weekend so let's get out there and have some fun. Here are a few ideas:

Michael Mina 5th Birthday - Friday

Help lonely 'ol Michael celebrate his 5th anny at his Union Square location. Take out a second mortgage beforehand, or lift up that mattress, remove the stock certs you've been hiding and cash 'em in. That said, if you ignore the bill you will enjoy some top-notch grub. They are serving up a special menu, $5 drink specials (they serve something for $5? Is it the Thimble-Tini?) and more. Dinner is a set $125 per person. Hey if it's your birthday too, maybe it's worth it!  Or just hit it for some of the $5 drinks and go on from there.

Hi Dive + a Giants game + Hi Dive - Saturday and/or Sunday

Go on, even if the nation's fave pastime isn't your bag, this is a fun way to get a healthy glow, plus a good excuse to snarf a beer & a dog. The Padres are in town,  the Saturday game is at 6:05 and the Sunday smack down is at 1:05. They're the last games before the All-Star break, so take advantage of a sunny weekend, a pretty hot Giants team vs. a pretty crappy San Diego squad, and be sure to hit Hi Dive (located on the Embarcadero near Bryant) before and after the games for some tasty libations and a great outdoor patio. Or do what we usually do - screw the game and just stay at Hi Dive!

Vine & Barrel's White Wines of the World Tasting - Saturday 3PM sharp, Petaluma

And don't be late! These guys will have 27 wineries that will be pouring a huge variety of whites - Reislings to Pinot Grigios to Pouilly Fume and of course tons more. Costs $20, what a deal! And Petaluma is a cute town and a pretty short drive from SF.

Gourmet Ghetto Fashion Food & Wine - Saturday 6-10p, Berkeley

Snack, drink, and do some serious people watching at this cool event. Food from Chez Panisse, Corso and more; wines from Behrens Family Winery & Medlock  Ames and hot fashion from Bryn Walker and others I have not heard of, but am sure are extremely talented...

Prepare for Bastille Day! - Tuesday

It's time once again to get yer French on, bitches! Strange coincidence that the All Star game is the same day, huh? Anyhoo, a sure bet is to head on down to Belden Place and toast a glass of champagne (while dodging drunk a-holes that may puke on your loafers) to the storming of the Bastille, which marks France's national holiday. Plouf and Café Bastille are the two French restaurants on the alley. If you're not in the mood for a St. Patty's day drunk-fest type scene (who isn't?!) then go a few blocks off and hit Le Central or Gitane (French with a  Spanish touch).

Whatever you do, have a blast!

Orbit M iPhone Speaker

Hey winos and foodies out there - I know I know, we typically stick with telling you what to drink and where to strap on that feedbag of yours, and that's why you have come to know and (please) adore us. But occasionally we trip across some pretty cool crap we think you might like or want to know about. So y'know what? We're not gonna keep it a secret any longer! Woo Hoo! Without further adieu, here's the first 'Stuff':

 We all love our iPhones. And for you haters, drop that Blackberry or Pre like it's hot and come over to the cool side, wouldya? LOL. Anyhoo, we're all busy filling up our little babies with our fave beats, but it's a bummer we can't crank it up and get the party going when we're out and about. Right? Like at the beach...in the park...in our car...in the hotel room (I won't ask anymore questions about what you do in your hotel room, I promise)

Well, say hello to the Orbit M! This little puppy has a bark that's definitely better than its bite. It'll only set you back $40 bones or so, but this thing howls out the tunes! Almost pocket-sized, it comes with a handy-dandy carrying case, is EZ to  take with you anywhere, and since it's made by Altec Lansing ya know (I know anyway, I use it all the time) the sound quality is tight. Oh yeah, and if you non-iPhone folks haven't already clicked off - this speaker works with just about any mobile device or notebook. 

Altec Lansing Orbit M Speaker
$40
Find it at the Apple Store

21st Amendment - SOMA (update)

+: Great microbrews, awesome pub food
- : Can't really think of anything...crazy-busy before Giants games

I like brew pubs. I actually used to LOVE brew pubs but that was before Janine turned me into a Wine Snob. But I've still been known to toss back a pint or 4 of the 'ol brewski, but these days only if the quaff factor is high. That's how I roll. Like I always say, people: If It's Not Good Suds, It Doesn't Hit These 'Buds.

This is VdVs fave brew pub in all of Frisco! As opposed to some brew pubs that crank out the same 'ol suds day after live-long day, owners Shawn and Nico at 21A Never Ever Ever let moss grow under their butts. And not only 'cuz it's visually unappealing. Case in point, my beer-swilling bitches? They can their two top-selling brews, the Come Hell or High Watermelon Wheat and the Brew Free or Die IPA and are going from micro to galactic distribution with them. Perfect to take to the beach, sporting events or to sneak into the opera. OK, enough. I'm not gettin' paid for this!

Since it's a brew pub, we'll start there. They always have a line up of 6-8 house brews plus a guest pour or two. Some of the best include the Watermelon Wheat (hey don't call it a girlie beer, there's 400 lbs of melon in each batch. Yummy), Opening Day IPA (hoppy but not too hoppy), General Pippo's Porter (essence of coffee and chocolate) and when they have it, the Double Trouble (or is it Triple? Or am I just thinking about the Beastie Boys?) Anyhoo, it packs a punch so don't turn your back on it.

First, how many times have I treated this watering hole like my bitch and not given in the h-u-g-e props it deserves as both a watering hole and an eating hole?

Hmmm...let's see: The 21-A has been open about 6 years...I frequent it often but not so much  during baseball season when there are home games, but quite often when it's nice outside and the Giants are not in town, then almost every f'ing day during strong beer month...whew. I think it goes something like this:

So needless to say I've been there almost a year's worth, 279 times and change. SO I KNOW WTF I'M TALKING ABOUT, YA HEAR ME?!

But ya wanna know even more? Do ya?! Then ask nicely for once, we have feelings too. Though I tend to lose my feelings after about 5 PM on some days. These crazy bleeding edge brewers are serving up Beer Cocktails. Heresy, you say? Say what? I heard ya. I think they're keying in to the whole 'hybrid' craze that's sweeping the country, but they don't sell cars, they peddle happy buzzes. And what better way to add some good old fashioned PIZAZZ to a beer menu than throw in some 90-proof. Here's just a sampling:

    * 2nd Street 75 - Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup + watermelon wheat beer
    * 2nd Wind - Coffee, Sambuca + IPA beer
    * Coming Soon Mexican American (perhaps a tip o' the hat to the majority of their staff;) - A margarita with Elderberry + a splash of their Bitter American brew.

And they're brewing up more wild & tasty concoctions as we speak.

Wanna know even more? Say 'Yeah'! These Beer Geeks know how to throw down a kick ass lunch, dinner or brunch too. Lorenzo (da Chef) is awesome, cooks with his own beer and serves up solid food in the 'hood. Here's some sure-fire-can't-go-wrong VdV-approved suggestions:

Quesadilla with shredded chicken or bbq skirt steak, Chicken Wings, Buffalo Cobb Salad (awesome buffalo chicken in romaine with blue cheese and bacon), El Cubano sandwich (pressed in a panini machine with pork, ham, pickles, mustard, swiss cheez), Fish & Chips (beer-battered with 21A brew of course). and they even do pizzas well: Margherita or Veggie (hold the eggplant! and tell them thin crust if you want it thin. Otherwise, not so much), Jerk Chicken, and a great list of Burgers.

And last but not least. Rob, Maya and Jamie ROCK the house. Hell even if you don't like beer you'll want to come in and hang with them. Go!

VdV Ratings:
Food: 7.5
Service: 8.5
Ambience: 8
Overall: 8

Hours (food service stops at 10p):
Mon-Sat 11:30a-12a
Sun 9:30m-12a

21st Amendment
563 2nd Street (@ South Park)
San Francisco, CA
(415)
www.21st-amendment.com

Sol Food - San Rafael

+: good atmosphere, decent value for the buck, rare Puerto Rican offering in Bay Area
-: food didn't deliver on the hype, no liquor license!

Damn! I had my heart set on some barbecued pig's feet, butter beans with ham bones and okra, and some mustard greens. SOUL food, people! 

Guess I shoulda done my homework before I set sail for San Rafael.  Well, one letter, or the absence of, makes a big diff. ‘Cuz this Sol Food is Caribbean, actually Puerto Rican, all the way. Imagine my surprise.

Well, whether other people are confused or not, this place is doin’ da biz. The main location (there are two. Once again a little web-surfing prior would have paid off as I waited at one while my friend was waiting for me at the other…) is on Lincoln Ave. and very West Indies-ish. Big bright green building with colorful pastels and big potted plants and flowers inside. Mambo music to boot! Woo Hoo! Do they say that in P.R.? Hell if I know.

So first off, park the snobbiness at the curb. This is down and dirty in a good way. You order at the counter (and make it fast, she’s not patient), take a number and try to wedge yourself into a seat somewhere. And just chill. 'Cuz ya can’t grab a glass of vino, a shot or even a beer here. They have no liquor license.

Solid menu, amigos. Small but good-enough breakfast menu, but it’s lunch and dinner that this place is all about. They have 4-5 combo plates with chicken, steak, veggie, prawns or pork served with black beans, a small salad and fried plantains. 7 sandwiches including the famed Cubano – roast pork, ham, pickles, and swiss cheese – Bistec (steak), Pork, Chorizo, you get the idea. 5 ensalades including…hell this isn’t a salad bar for crissakes! And 6, count ‘em 6 variations of plantains.

I've heard nuthin' but raves for this place, but our meal was good but not great, gotta tell ya. And I love island food. It just makes me happy. We had the Bistec Sandwich, a pressed sando. Press it. Press it real good. Well, they didn’t press it real good at least this time around. The bread was too thick so it still came off the press doughy and chewy. The steak was very thin, somewhat flavorless, a little overcooked (like maybe it was pre-cooked and then thrown on for a quick press) and a little tough. Didn’t seem that high quality.  The salad that came with it was super-duper salty which just ruined it. Next we had the Pollo Al Horno, a chicken thigh combo plate. The chicken was OK, but in this case under spiced. We got no ‘island love’ feel whatsoever. Bummer dude. The black beans were pretty well spiced though, but the plantains had no real flavor. If you closed your eyes and bit into one you’d have no idea what was in your mouth. Eww.

Did I expect too much? Maybe, but I don’t think so. You do get a lot of food for the buck, but maybe the quality is hurting a bit with the kitchen as stressed as it prolly is.

Hours:
Mon-Fri 7am-10pm
Sat-Sun 8am-10pm
Open ‘til 2am Friday Saturday (4th street only)

VdV Ratings:
Food: 6
Ambience: 7.5
Service: 5
Overall: 6.5

Sol Food
901 Lincoln Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-451-4765
www.solfoodrestaurant.com

To-go location:

732 Fourth St.
San Rafael, CA 94901

Pizzetta 211 - Richmond

Thin-crust pizza in a cozy neighborhood setting

+: good pizza, fresh ingredients and a weekly rotating menu
-: very small, so expect to wait

I warned you, didn't I, that we are on a pizza crusade? Yes. So not to let you down, I gassed up the hoopty (yes, this is the correct spelling, though you can also spell it 'hooptie' but I also opt for less letters) and made the road trip to the Richmond (the SF neighborhood silly, not the gang-violence riddled east bay rathole!)  But hey if I knew for real, for real real that I could get a killer thin-crust ‘za there I might pack some heat take my chances. 

So ‘Pizzetta’ means 'lil’ pizza' in Italian, and 211 is the address on 23rd  avenue. All starting to make sense now, right? Ergo Pizzetta 211. This place is one of those ‘cute tiny little tucked away places’ that you love at first sight, and just hope the food doesn’t suck and ruin your first impression. Well, pizza 'hos, it definitely did not disappoint!

First off – like I said before this is a tiny spot, 4 small tables and a 3-4 stool bar inside and a coupla small tables outside. (Bonus, the outdoor tables have heaters above them for the 359 days a year it feels like winter out there.) 

Continuing with the small theme, all the servers are midgets! Kidding, kidding. The menu is pretty piccolo as well. But that’s OK it’s a tight selection that rotates weekly. They have 5 thin-crust pies three of which change occasionally, and two – Margherita and Rosemary with Sardo Cheese and Pine Nuts – that have full-time billing. An interesting one is the Rosie’s Farm Egg, Shiitake Mushroom, Prosciutto, Pea Shoot pie. This would never make it on the east coast! They also offer a calzone, a couple salads and some great desserts to boot. And, a small but pretty decent wine list for a small establishment.

That rare sunny day, we started with a special Golden Beet Salad with Kale & Crostini + Goat Cheese number. Excellent preparation and presentation with sea salt adding a nice touch to the beets and very fresh and tangy goat. Then moved on to the Margherita pizza, ½ with pepperoni ½ pure, basic marg. Why, you ask? Because I wanted to. That’s why. And, I think one of the best ways to get a handle on a pizza place is to go with the basics and get a good feel for the ingredients and all-important CRUST. Feel me? Good.

The pizza hit the spot for sure, people. Excellent, fresh and organic ingredients made for a nice sauce, although they could have put a little more on the pie. The Mozzarella was good as well, except I would  prefer, and would pay a little more for, real Bufala. And the basil was there but it was chopped up very thinly, where I prefer larger parts of the leaf. For the pepperoni ½, the meat was fresh and not all greasy & grimy, so the pie stayed nice, fresh and crisp. And most key when you’re talking thin crust? The crust of course. They rock the crust pretty well. Thin, just a little semolina left from the board and with enough body where you could fold it in half or keep it flat. 

So is it worth the journey to the outer regions for this pie? Sure thing, especially if you want to try one or two of their specialty pies. 

VdV Ratings:
Food: 7
Ambiance: 7.5
Service: 7
Overall: 7

Hours:
Mon-Tue. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Wed-Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Wed-Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat-Sun. 12:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Pizzetta 211
211 23rd Ave (between Clement & California)
San Francisco, CA 94121-2008
(415) 379-9880‎
www.pizzetta211.com

WeekendBuzz

Hey it's Independence Day weekend so exercise it and do whatever ya want! But if you're at a loss, here's some recos:

Fillmore Jazz Festival
Hours: Sat-Sun 10a-6p

This is our fave street fair. We have hooked up with kick-ass art and food and nice buzzes without all the usual street fair d-bags. Go! This year the music line-up is pretty solid too…
Where: Fillmore Street…wow, you had to ask?!

Fourth of July Waterfront Celebration
Hours: Sat 1p- 9:30p

Yee haw. Yeah we know P39 is an a-hole’s paradise but for one time a year mingle. Then take a great big shower and ridicule the d-bags you just went shoulder-to-shoulder with. For the love of the country would you?!  Bands in the afternoon like Tainted Love to crazy-ass munitions in the dark, you’ll remember why Fisherman’s Wharf exists…
Where: Pier 39. Fisherman’s Wharf…Tourist Central…

R Bar
Hours: 4th of July, bitches!

Fireworks and Tall Boys
Join the kick-ass crew for $2 Bud light tall boys and $2 Michelob Ultras on tap all day and night for your pre and post BBQ drinking pleasure!

Where: R Bar, 1176 Sutter (@ Polk)

Bella Vineyards
Hours:  Fri-Sun 11a-4:30p

Declare your Zin-dependence! Bands, great nibbles, awesome wine tastings and cool people. I hear they have killer pulled pork sliders. We LOVE these people and it’s the one of the few wine clubs we belong to. Great juice and cool dudes and dudettes. Word. So grab a stretch (or just a POC taxi) and head to Sonoma and hit this event. Or we’ll never speak to you again. Understood? Good.

Where: 9711 West Dry Creek Road
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (866) 57-BELLA (572-3552)

Bacar
Hours: Fri-Sat 5:30p-11p

$18 Special Independence Day Dinner Plate

WTF could be more American than Fried Chicken and Robs and Slaw!  And from such a classy joint as Boulevard?! So beat back the white trash and make your way to the front of the line before the white meat runs out! 
The deal: You get to stuff your fat face with Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs with Cole Slaw AND Corn Bread for a measly $18 bones. Isn’t it good to be an obese American pig?! Snort if you agree. Snort.
Where: 448 Brannan St (betw 3rd & 4th)

Woo Hoo! Have a kick-ass 4th be safe but have an awesome time. It's all about luck and balance, people!

Cristalino Brut Rosé

+: Cheap! $7.99 per bottle. Excellent value

-: A tiny bit sweeter than I'd like

Bubbly - it's not just for breakfast anymore. But it certainly does help perk up a foggy SF AM, brutha. And in these trying economic times, why spend more than necessary, I say!
I mean, the Cristalino Brut Rosé Cava ('Cava' means itsa bubbly from Spain, folks) is no Krug, but at $7.99 a pop how the hell can you go wrong? Well, I guess you could go wrong if it tasted like ass but this hooch brings some nice berry aromas with delicate strawberry and cherry flavors. Yummy! Could be slightly more dry, and the bubbles could be ever so slightly more fine, but cheap drunks can't be too choosy!

So just in time for your 4th of July boozefest, pick up a case or three. It will be a hit and you won't break the bank account paying for it. At least use it to serve to guests that wouldn't know a Roederer Cristal from a  can (yes I said CAN) of Sophia 'carbonated white wine'! Hey, we all have friends like that.

You can find it at wine.com or if you just can't wait and need some now you can get it at...damn this hurts...I don't know if I can bring myself to say those two letters that are the bane of my existence...K...and...L. Whew. That was tough. Actually someone must have slipped some happy pills to all the staffers there on Monday, there so so many 'Hi, how are you?''s that I actually started to think K&L management might be taking my wrath of them and their 'tudes to heart! Nah, prolly not.

Newsflash! Trademark to open on Belden Place

OK, OK I know...you haven't heard from us for WEEKS, your soul is aching because of it and now we f-up your being with not one, but TWO posts in a single day! Actually is the course of just a few short hours. It's like a tug-o-war with your fragile emotions, we know.

Now hear me and hear me good (or, 'well' as my grammar teachers woulda reminded with a slap of a bamboo rod across the shins) we do not pride ourselves on always (or rarely ever) being The First To Break News. We do pride ourselves on...on...what was it again?! Help us here please. A comment or two would help.

Anyhoo, today we pride ourselves on actually breaking a story! Yeah, we go out all the time, hear the industry gossip and tales from the movers & shakers but then we either keep it under our belts or just go to the next bar and fuggettaboutit. I mean, we're not tethered to our macs, kittens. But people tell me this whole social media thing may be big, so here we go:

On Monday July 6, a new 'American Grill & Bar' named Trademark opens in the old Voda Lounge spot on Beldon Place aka The Alley. Y'know Voda, the vodka bar/emporium that I always wondered how survived. Well, they didn't. I went there several times and had fun, but I mean, it's not Russia people. We cannot survive on Vodka alone. Sometimes we need tequila;)

So anyways, Trademark will be a unique neighbor on the alley that is dominated by French and Spanish and overall Euro places. And I think it might hit a killer home run. They're sourcing all organic and natural/high end foods and will offer an eclectic menu of both noshy and full-bore food, from seafood to pork to burgers to...you get it.

They also have a cool 'Shifter' deal - the bartenders and servers pass out biz cards with a pint and shot glass stamp on them, and you can redeem them for a shot of either Herradura Silver, Powers or Fernet shot + a beer for just $7. Plus, a Closing Bell early happy hour (for 'dem West Coast wall street ballers) that starts at 2:30 and goes to 6pm with $2-3 off all their bevvies. So go get yer drink on, people!

The guys behind Elite cafe and the old Park (near Pac Bell Park) are the owners and they've assembled a great starter rotation (JHC what's up with me and the baseball metaphors today) including the venerable Pete Ketas (from Paragon and other fame), Peter Wheale (Blue Light) and Erik Dean (Absinthe) to name a few.

They have a friends & family gathering on Friday July 3 so if you are cool enough to get an invite don't pass it up, sucka!

VdV Rankings ( We'll update when we get there!)
Food: TBD
Service: TBD (you guys better be on the ball!)
Vibe: TBD

Overall: TBD

Hours
Mon-Fri lunch
Mon-Sat 5p-10p

Trademark
56 Belden Place
San Francisco CA 94104
(415) 397.8800
www.trademarksf.com