San Francisco - October 22, 2008

This Bud’s for You

Zinnia Restaurant Opens

Frank the Tank gloriously proclaimed, “Once it hits your lips, it’s so good.”

We couldn’t agree more about the gastronomical euphoria masterminded by Sean O’Brien (of Myth fame), who’s celebrating his encore at Zinnia, opening today.

Housed in the former Scott Howard digs in Jackson Square, it features a palette of red and orange paired with hardwood floors in a comfortably elegant setting.

Step down into the main dining room and tease taste buds with starters like Caribbean shrimp poke or Asian pear salad with blue cheese and candied cashews. Carb junkies will die for the potato gnocchi (one of his signature creations) with mascarpone and wild boar Bolognese. Meat mongers will praise the braised short ribs with potato.

Or just kick it at the bar with a burger and fries while sipping a cold brew.

And keep it old school.

Zinnia, 500 Jackson Street, at Montgomery Street (415-956-7300 or zinniasf.com).