By Joseph Nicholson
San Francisco's financial district offers restaurants that specialize in breakfast and lunch.
's Financial District is home to blue-chip corporations and is a center of international commerce. It's not generally known, however, for its restaurant fare. Virtually abandoned after business hours, much of the eateries in the Financial District cater to the breakfast and lunch rushes of the business suit crowd. Nevertheless, discriminating diners are not left wanting for fine cuisine in this upscale niche of the already classy city by the Bay.
Bix
Summoning the spirit of a roaring '20s speakeasy, Bix is as much about looking good and having fun in an enjoyable atmosphere as it is about delicious food and top-shelf drinks. Grab a cocktail from the "Bixology" guide to the good life and enjoy the live music in its two-story art deco dining room. Feeling casual? Bix's idea of a cheeseburger: pecorino with truffles served on buttered rye. Or, for a more upscale mood, order the angus steak tartare prepared at your table.
Bix
56 Gold St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
415-433-6300
bixrestaurant.com
B44
B44 Catalan Bistro, one of several top-notch establishments on Belden Place, is the creation of former jazz saxophonist and Spanish native Daniel Olivella. Taking Catalan cuisine far beyond just tapas, Olivella serves up Spanish ingredients like oxtail, Serrano ham, morcilla sausage, quince paste and white beans with a modern California flair and sensibility. While B44 is known for its seafood and paella, a handful of high quality pork, chicken and rabbit dishes round out a spirited, refreshing and delicious menu.
B44
44 Belden Place
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-986-6287
b44sf.com
Midi
Midi's Michelle Mah was named one of the San Francisco Chronicle's Rising Star Chefs in 2006. She brings her diverse experience in a number of top restaurants and culinary schools to bear in this quintessentially Californian brasserie. Featuring selections like braised lamb shoulder with eggplant caviar and roasted salmon with white corn ragout and bacon, Midi's menu reflects a passion for the exotic tempered with refined classics like baby artichoke, frisee salad and even french fries. Enjoy your entree here with a selection from the single vineyard wine list, or, for lunch, try the ever-rotating Midi quartet, an offering of four small seasonal courses. Named for its location in the middle of Union Square and Financial District, Midi offers an exciting dining experience for everyone.
Midi
185 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94104
415-835-6400
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About the Author:
Joseph Nicholson is an independent analyst whose publishing achievements include a cover feature for Futures Magazine, and a recurring column in the monthly newsletter of a private mint. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Florida and is currently attending law school in San Francisco.
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