A trio of friends from Ocala, Florida have melded their down-home Southern roots with a local and sustainable San Francisco sensibility at this Union Square spot. Housed in a onetime speakeasy and brothel, the decor is industrial-meets-plantation, with a floor made from a reclaimed roller rink and tables constructed of redwood from old pinot noir tanks. Inventive takes on Southern bar bites include a trio of cornbreads, mac and cheese with housemade bacon and fried Florida alligator, while entrees range from a maple-glazed pork chop with navy beans and bacon to buttermilk fried Mary's...
Accessible from only two back-alleys, Hopson Harmony is truly hidden gem. Southern foodways done with the California flair, it's a great spot for escaping the madness of Union Square.
Hops & Hominy's David Baeli and Adam Edwards:
Two years ago, three friends from Ocala, Florida started to work on creating a restaurant in an old building in Union Square. They aimed to celebrate their southeastern roots while utilizing northern California's bounty of ingredients in their food and drinks. Hops & Hominy opened its doors last January and has been serving southern-fried favorites to San Franciscans ever since. We caught up...
Reviews for Hops & Hominy, 903, Ice Cream Bar, More:
Kicking off this week's review party, SFBG's Virginia Miller admits she's obsessed with Southern food, and there are three places that fulfill her cravings. At Hops and Hominy she's surprised by the smoked bacon old fashioned and espresso-cured chocolate duck. Hog & Rocks—where Berkshire pork cutlet is "the standout dish"—has a stellar new cocktail program from Scott Beattie. And she heads back...