Living in Madrid for 8 years as a dish washer and line cook proved to be an educational experience for Chef Sergio Monleon. The work might’ve been tough, but it solidified his desire to cook for a living. Today, he’s doing just that with his Bay Area tapas bar, La Marcha.
Managing a restaurant and motherhood is tough. Factor in a global pandemic and it’s a whole new story. How does Lina Duer do it? Faith in customers and her restaurant’s mission. Discover The Citrus Club’s story today!
Chef Michael Buhagiar has had to think outside-of-the-box during the pandemic, but doing so has helped keep business going at Harris’ Restaurant. Read the full story here!
Douglas Mathieux immersed himself into Latin food culture while working in Brazil. Now, his restaurant, Artesano, offers new pathways into Latin cuisine for its San Francisco customers. Read the story behind the culture here.
Abram Plaut never wanted to be in the restaurant industry. So how did he end up opening one of San Francisco’s most successful ramen bars? Discover Mensho Tokyo’s story here!
Spice Kit owners Fred Tang and Will Pacio had the novel idea of opening casual, fast dining in the heart of San Francisco’s Financial District. All was well, then came COVID-19. Read their story today!
Saeed Talai started his entrepreneurial career selling flowers out of a bucket. Several decades later, the “Mayor of Irving Street” operates a number of businesses in San Francisco’s Sunset District. But step inside Persian restaurant Lavash and you’ll see that Saeed’s floral roots have never left him!
Longstanding La Méditerranée owner Levon Der Bedrossian has operated his business on three pillars: high-quality homemade food, attentive service, and reasonable prices. Spoiler alert: He’s found much success. Learn the story of “La Med” right here!
Maintaining a business is challenging on a normal day, let alone during a pandemic. Still, Helmand Palace owner Haytham Hassan wouldn’t have it any other way.
Building off his first job in a coffee shop, Poesia owner Francesco D’lppolito has created a special place for San Francisco locals. As d’lppolito says himself, “The right wine with the right food with the right company, it’s like poetry.” Or, Poesia.
