WHAT
IS PISCO PUNCH?
The inspiration for a new kind of lounge,
in a revitalized
neighborhood
San
Francisco's first ever cocktail craze, a legendary sweet citrus
concoction with a brandy kick, perfectly matches its new Upper
Market home. Both bridge the gap between new and old San Francisco.
Both emit a sexy, international vibe.
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Lounge seating in front and cocktail tables for two, plus a
“pagoda” surrounded by changing lights of color up the surrounding
walls, make Pisco a comfortably contemporary spot- combining
aesthetic excitement and relaxed sophistication.
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LARGE GROUPS & PRIVATE PARTIES WELCOME
Chef
Owner James Schenk has been nationally recognized
for his contemporary approach to Pan Latin flavors both at his
ground breaking restaurant Destino and for his alfajores cookies
- landing him praise from local press as well as The New
York Times, Evening Magazine, and Saveur Magazine.
Historian
& Co Owner Guillermo Toro-Lira's research
resulted in the rediscovery of the original Pisco Punch recipe
as described in Wings of Cherubs ( www.piscopunch.com );
winner of the “Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2007”
for Best Wine Literature Book written in Spanish. His new book History of Pisco in San Francisco: A Scrapbook of First Hand Accounts (2010) is available online at Amazon.com and can be downloaded as an iPhone/iPad/iPodTouch application in the AppStore: http://www.itunes.com/app/piscosf
Mixologist Issac Vasquez Issac has been with Destino & Pisco for 4 years. His experience and proven creativity insure
that Pisco will have both an exceptional cocktail list and top notch service.
Jim
Maxwell & Cindy Beckman, Architects II have
created over 80 restaurants and lounges throughout California
and beyond; including the first microbrewery restaurant in Russia. They often work with Fonseca Marble and Tile to create exquisite environments.
Joan
Simon, Full Plate Restaurant Consulting is involved
with strategic planning and marketing for Pisco, Destino and
a wide range of well known spots throughout the Bay Area (www.fullplateconsulting.com)
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