ABACÁ
5-Course Filipino Fine Dining Tasting Event
Opened just this past August inside the Kimpton Alton Hotel near Fisherman’s Wharf, this Filipino eatery has made quite a splash, landing on Eater’s 2024 List of “38 Essential SF Restaurants,” Esquire’s list of “Best New Restaurants in America,” and—ta-da!—the New York Times list of “America’s 50 Best Restaurants.” Chef Francis Ang, who won a StarChefs “Rising Star Chef” Award and whose Pinoy Heritage was a pop-up sensation, honors old family recipes and flavors that he executes with Northern California’s best seasonal ingredients. Imagine seafood pancit topped with smoked bay scallops, skewered pork sausage served with egg yolk and cane vinegar for dipping, Dungeness crab crepe with pistachio and poached egg, and pork chop with warm apple salad, guava, and walnuts. And let us not forget that Chef Ang’s rise to prominence began with winning a Food & Wine “People’s Best Pastry Chef” award, so dessert will be something special. We look forward to our visit here and the opportunity to hear from a chef who has brought Filipino cuisine to the highest level. Come armed with your appetite and questions!
About the Host:
Francis Ang
Chef/Owner
Chef Francis Ang was born in San Francisco but spent his formative years in the Philippines before enrolling in the City College of San Francisco’s Culinary Arts and Hospitality Studies program. Prior to opening his own restaurant, he honed his craft at Michelin Starred Gary Danko and Fifth Floor (now Dirty Habit). A StarChefs "Rising Star Chef" Award-Winner, he has been named “People’s Best Pastry Chef” by Food & Wine and one of Zagat's "30 under 30".
The Lineup
Courses #1, 4, and 5 will be individually plated; courses #2 and 3 will be served family style. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Lamb Empanada
adobo, pinakurat, annatto
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Tombo Tuna Kinilaw
coconut, satsuma, maruya plantain crisp
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Squash & Uni Pancit
bacon vinaigrette, uni foam, wild mushroom
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Black Angus Beef Pares
bone marrow & turmeric spiced kuning rice, parsnip frites, anise
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Kuri Squash Panna Cotta
poached quince, pineapple
ABACÁ
2700 Jones St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Event FAQs
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event, the restaurant WILL be providing substitutions exclusively for the following restrictions/allergies: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy, Gluten, Fish, Shellfish, Mushrooms, Alliums, and Nuts. Please also note, the restaurant will not be able to make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please make sure to Update Your Dietary Restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know.
- Is there any important parking-related info I need to be aware of?
- Yes! This restaurant is located within the Kimpton Alton Hotel and, as such, guests who wish to park on-site will need to adhere to the hotel’s valet-only parking policy at their standard rate of $20 plus tax per car (3 hours only). Self-parking will not be permitted on-site, though there is street parking available on Jones and Beach Street.
