Built shortly after the 1906 earthquake and fire, this historic building has been a saloon since 1907. A plaque outside proudly proclaims it “one of the last of the Barbary Coast saloons — site of the infamous Billy Goat saloon operated by pigeon-toed Sal.” Bar manager Karri Cormican notes that it still has a white-tile spittoon trough that runs the length of the bar under customers’ feet.
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In San Francisco’s restaurant scene, the bar has risen to star status while the kitchen plays a supporting role.In an odd plot twist, bartenders have taken on the role of chefs with a complex mise en place of house-made syrups and infusions, seasonally sourced components and even customized ice cubes. But at the new Comstock Saloon, in a location that has been a watering hole since 1907, we get an ensemble production in which food and drink equably share the stage.
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