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Sep 6, 2016 1 min read

Mezcalito Opening in Former Verbena/Reverb on Polk

Mezcalito Opening in Former Verbena/Reverb on Polk
The former Verbena’s front door. Photo by Carmen Troesser.
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Back in May, we noted the folks behind Andalé (you know, the place you get a breakfast burrito before hopping on a plane at SFO) were taking over the former Reverb/Verbena space in Russian Hill on Polk.

Details have now been released: the Andalé Management Group project is called MEZCALITO, and it will be a mezcal bar with Oaxacan-influenced small plates by chef Matt D’Ambrosi, working with chef Julio Aguilera of Oaxaca’s El Destilado. Dishes will range from Marin Miyagi oysters with smoky Champagne mignonette to an octopus tostada with grilled octopus, peanuts, potato salad, carrots, and celery on a housemade tostada, plus al pastor pork belly tacos and milanesa (breaded pork loin). Save room for the Mexican chocolate tres leches with Mexican chocolate, figs, and whipped cream.

Bar manager Guadalupe Jaques (Monsieur Benjamin, Barbacco) has created a mezcal-centric cocktail list, with a strong selection of mezcal for those who like it neat. Happy hour will be daily 5pm-6:30pm, with specially priced cocktails, wine by the glass, and shot-and-beer combos.

Architecture & Light designed the space with natural wood accents, and there are flat-screen TVs in the bar. Patio seating and weekend brunch are coming soon. It’s due to open Wednesday September 14th. Open nightly 5pm-12am. 2323 Polk St. at Green.

The former Verbena’s front door. Photo by Carmen Troesser.

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