Orafo Bar
San Francisco is fortunate to be residence to not one, however two 4 Seasons motels, every of which has its personal ‘persona.’ 4 Seasons Lodge San Francisco, on Market St., has a ‘see and be seen’ vibe, whereas 4 Seasons Lodge San Francisco At Embarcadero is a little more understated, making it a favourite of visiting celebs who worth the privateness it affords—155 cloud-adjacent rooms and suites are positioned on the higher 11 flooring of the 48-story constructing. The lodge’s new restaurant, Orafo, gives additional incentive to remain at or go to this specific 4 Seasons. Echoing the city ambiance of the lodge, Orafo is stylish and welcoming, that includes delectable delicacies and crafted cocktails that rival town’s finest. Naturally, it’s at present most frequented by lodge visitors, however to miss Orafo as merely a lodge restaurant can be a mistake.
Orafo Eating Room
Govt Chef Gunnar Planter presides over the 118-seat eating room with a menu that pays homage to Italy’s regional specialties. With 16 years of expertise, most not too long ago as govt chef at boutique luxurious lodge Mar Monte’s costa Kitchen & Bar and Café Lido in Santa Barbara, Planter has a deep understanding of the meals and hospitality trade and brings a breadth of expertise in concepting menus to preparation to presentation. He attracts inspiration from Tuscany and Calabria; his dishes are recent takes on classics, showcasing Northern California’s considerable produce and seafood, in addition to genuine elements that he overnights from Italy, such because the culatello that he pairs with burrata and pistachio. Standouts embody handmade pasta Primi resembling Squid Ink Linguine tossed in uni butter, paired with clams and bottarga, Wild Mushroom Pappardelle with tarragon porcini sauce, parmesan, and crispy leek, and Rigatoni Pomodoro topped with burrata and confit cherry tomato, roasted for twenty-four hours, including a richness to the basic, simplistic pasta.
Chef Gunner Planter
Burrata & Culatello
Secondi dishes characteristic entrees resembling Mussels & Nduja with sherry wine, peppadew, and nduja butter, and the Grilled Lamb Two Methods with fregola sarda, harissa, and braised fennel, completed with confit tomato. Secondi per la Tavola are massive format dishes meant for sharing resembling Complete Branzino with lemon and Italian salsa verde, and the 32oz Bistecca—an indulgent dry-aged Porterhouse.
Complete Branzino
Orafo (the title is Italian for goldsmith, and is a nod to San Francisco’s legendary gold rush heritage) feels non-public and intimate. Design options embody ornate metallic detailing, distinctive industrial-style lighting, velvet and leather-based seating, and a handful of round cubicles excellent for quiet dialog. The small, five-stool bar is a comfortable spot to benefit from the creativity of the meals and beverage group who’ve crafted a few of the metropolis’s most tasty libations. Playful cocktails embody The White Lotus with Tanqueray orange, calvados positive, Benedictine, and Nonino, and Karl the Fog (Hennessy VSOP, Santa Teresa 1796 Rum, cherry heering, amaro Zucca, crème de noyaux, and maple wooden smoke), the dramatic tableside preparation of which is purpose sufficient to order this one.
Karl the Fog Cocktail
“It’s thrilling to be part of the enduring San Francisco culinary group and create an excellent new eating vacation spot for town,” mentioned Planter. “I’m excited to cook dinner in San Francisco’s world-class culinary group for the primary time and might’t wait to welcome our visitors with memorable dishes that may go away them trying ahead to their subsequent go to.”
“Because the completion of our 2022 renovation, we’ve eagerly awaited the right match for our restaurant and are grateful to have discovered Chef Gunnar Planter to deliver to life our new eating expertise at Orafo,” mentioned Gigi Vega, common supervisor 4 Seasons Lodge San Francisco at Embarcadero. “We’re assured that Chef Planter’s world-class culinary coaching, large expertise, and dedication to sourcing the very best high quality elements will present visitors with an unforgettable meal at Orafo.”
Orafo can be open for breakfast and lunch.
Orafo, 222 Sansome Avenue, San Francisco
Pictures: Marc Fiorito, Gamma 9
