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Quick Look: Bar Crenn, San Francisco

  • April 25, 2018
  • Brad A. Johnson

Chef Dominique Crenn just opened her (long awaited) French wine bar next door to her flagship Atelier Crenn. Conceptually, this is meant to be a casual little wine bar where people can hang out before or after dinner at Atelier Crenn. In reality, and not surprisingly, it has instantly become a destination unto itself.

We dropped in for a light supper. It’s pure French and pure San Francisco at the same time. Absolutely everything about this place is sublime. Here’s a quick look:

Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Fresh bread with beef-fat butter at Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Asparagus at Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Oysters at Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Chicken and morels at Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Seafood mousse at Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Tarte flambe at Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Canelés at Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)
Bar Crenn, San Francisco (Photo by Brad A. Johnson)

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Brad A. Johnson is a writer and photographer specializing in food and travel. His work has been honored by the James Beard Awards, Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Awards, World Food Media Awards, pdn Food Photography Awards and others. Based in Southern California, Brad currently serves as restaurant critic for the Orange County Register.

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