From Parisian charm to DJ beats, the Bay Area’s restaurant scene heats up this month.
Exceptional cocktails at Bar Brucato
CACHÉ
Enjoy elevated, thoughtfully crafted French cuisine in a welcoming and unpretentious setting at Caché. “We were inspired by those intimate, out-of-the-way establishments you might stumble upon while exploring Paris—places that feel like a genuine discovery,” says Florent Thomas, co-owner of the new bistro. “We wanted to bring that same sense of finding a hidden gem to the Sunset District.” Chef Simon Mounier is behind dishes like sea bream sashimi, mortadella-and-melted-cheese croissants and beef with sausage brunoise. 1235 9th Ave., 415.571.8164, cache-sf.com
At Bar Brucato, guests will find Kohlrabi salad.
SIDE A
Exceptional sound, food and hospitality are on the menu at Side A, a new American eatery in the Mission. Led by husband and wife team Parker and Caroline Brown—she’s a DJ, and he’s a chef—Side A hopes to be a place where music is as integral to the dining experience as the meal. A few menu items that diners can look forward to are Parisian gnocchi with short rib and gardineria and cheese fries with caviar. “Both dishes represent the comfort and nostalgia we hope to bring to our guests,” Parker says. 2814 19th St., sideasf.com
Executive chef Chip King of Bar Brucato
BAR BRUCATO
When Sierra and James Clark set out to create their California-inspired amaro brand, Brucato, they had no intentions of opening a restaurant. However, they must offer food to open a distillery in SF. Thus, Bar Brucato was born. “The food is California cuisine, but we’re trying to spice it up so that it can stand up to the amaro,” says chef Chip King. “We’re doing little snacks, some fresh pasta in-house, some ice creams and some vegetable dishes.” 275 S. Van Ness, brucatoamaro.com
The vibrant dining room at Caché
TRESTLE
Jackson Square’s beloved prix-fixe eatery Trestle is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a remodel. Everything from the chairs to the plates to the artwork is new. The resulting space feels lighter, brighter and more grown-up. “We’ve always had the goal of luxurious ambiance and service without the hefty price tag,” says owner Ryan Cole. “Now it’s a more refined experience.” The always-delicious menu changes weekly and features roasted carrot soup and pan-seared branzino. If you’ve never been, visiting this neighborhood gem is a must. 531 Jackson St., 415.772.0922, trestlesf.com
Guests will enjoy all-day dining at Valley Goat in Sunnyvale.
VALLEY GOAT
Celebrity chef and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard has opened her first Northern California establishment, Valley Goat. Located in Sunnyvale at the Treehouse Silicon Valley, the all-day eatery offers everything from salmon bowls to pork belly noodles. “It’s hard to pick favorite dishes, but we’ve been having fun with our new Josper woodfire oven!” says Izard. “The whole-roasted branzino and the eggplant dishes might be my faves coming out of it.” 1100 N. Mathilda Ave., Sunnyvale, treehousehotels.com/silicon-valley/eat-drink/valley-goat
Chef Stephanie Izard is the mind behind the new Valley Goat at the Treehouse Hotel
