Marina, San Francisco ยท restaurant
A handcrafted wine bar on Chestnut that keeps wine approachable without dumbing it down, the list runs deep on California cult bottles (Rochioli, Kosta Browne, Sandlands) poured in three- and five-ounce increments, with small plates like mushroom crostini and fondue designed to slow things down. Smaller than you expect, livelier than it looks, and the kind of neighborhood spot that earns a regular crowd.
Roasted red pepper feta and tzatziki with fresh veggies and warm pita
Rosemary-thyme mushrooms in broth with midnight moon cheese on toast points
Garlic and cumin hummus served with warm pita