Mission, San Francisco ยท restaurant
A long corner bar on 20th Street in the Mission that treats its cocktail menu as a recurring art project. Each version built around a concept, retired, and replaced with something new, which is how Trick Dog has held two World's Best Cocktail Menu titles. The current menu, Meet Me in the City, pairs SF photographs with drinks they inspired. Bar snacks (the nuggets, the burger) make it easier to stay for a second round.
Jack Daniel's Bonded with plum eau de vie, plum wine, and plum vinegar. Plums three ways.
Ford's Gin white negroni, force-carbonated, served on a sphere stamped with the menu.
Slow-cooked egg yolk dressing, pepitas, avocado, and Parmesan over a mountain of Mission kale.
Hot dog-shaped burger with melted cheddar and special sauce, the bars namesake.
Buttermilk-brined chicken with house barbecue and honey mustard. Embarrasses fast food.