It's not that you don't appreciate San Francisco circa 2008. You do. A lot.
But sometimes you wonder what it felt like back in the Gold Rush days, when bordellos lined the city's waterfront, a man without a mustache couldn't be trusted, and a spittoon was a spittoon.
Welcome to Taverna Aventine, your new Old World watering hole, opening tomorrow across from the TransAmerica Building.
Brought to you by the Vintage 415 gang (Ambassador, Mamacita), this two-story hangout offers you a bit of everything—Cal-Ital bites like Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder Sandwiches (starting Monday), post-work happy-hour treats and classic cocktails late-night.
You'll literally step into history when you walk in, as the door marks the original border of the Barbary Coast. Inside the vibe is Gold Rush saloon-meets-Italian cafe—from the antique piano and San Francisco relics, to the sleek patina-mirrored bar and mural of Rome's skyline.
For den-like privacy, you'll want to head underground to the dimly lit Parlor, where the low ceiling and original 1849 seawall put you in the right mood for a strong drink.
Speaking of which, they're also going to be doing a pretty amazing Locker Program, where you can stow away your own liquor and cigars and enjoy them with friends during private hours.
Because some things never get old.
But sometimes you wonder what it felt like back in the Gold Rush days, when bordellos lined the city's waterfront, a man without a mustache couldn't be trusted, and a spittoon was a spittoon.
Welcome to Taverna Aventine, your new Old World watering hole, opening tomorrow across from the TransAmerica Building.
Brought to you by the Vintage 415 gang (Ambassador, Mamacita), this two-story hangout offers you a bit of everything—Cal-Ital bites like Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder Sandwiches (starting Monday), post-work happy-hour treats and classic cocktails late-night.
You'll literally step into history when you walk in, as the door marks the original border of the Barbary Coast. Inside the vibe is Gold Rush saloon-meets-Italian cafe—from the antique piano and San Francisco relics, to the sleek patina-mirrored bar and mural of Rome's skyline.
For den-like privacy, you'll want to head underground to the dimly lit Parlor, where the low ceiling and original 1849 seawall put you in the right mood for a strong drink.
Speaking of which, they're also going to be doing a pretty amazing Locker Program, where you can stow away your own liquor and cigars and enjoy them with friends during private hours.
Because some things never get old.
