District
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 896-2120
05/27/2007 Posted by kevingueco
According to our bartender, their resident wine director buys out an entire years of any particular wine that she falls in love with, so many of the labels are exclusive to District. Tasting flights come in thoughtful combinations like "Bubbles Around The World", or "Oak vs Stainless". We started off with an "Aromatic Whites" flight, mussels w/ Pernod cream, and truffled hamachi tartare w/ uni sauce. Moved on to a "Spices & Berries" flight, juicy lamb meatballs, and capered beef carpaccio. Killer. We made the mistake of trying to eat here the night of a Giants game, and had to drive around the block 5 times before we found parking, but we're glad we stuck with it. We had unknowingly come on the last night they would be open on a Sunday, and were surprised at how comfortably empty the place was. Had our choice of seating, but decided it would be more fun to sit at the bar. They will be closed on Sundays from now on and opening up on Mondays along with every other day of the week, during which I'm told it can get really crowded, so come early. Six glasses later I set a goal to eventually taste every wine on the menu but found out from our bartender Danny that not only does the menu change daily, they are also working on a cellar that will soon stash an additional 600 bottles. This place is fun, and portions are generous enough to share so bring friends. They print new menus everyday so don't be shy about asking to take a copy home if its towards the end of service. You're going to want to google your favorite wine as soon as you get home. If you're lucky you'll find a place that actually sells it.
Pros: food & wine, atmosphere
Cons: parking
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