Birch & Rye

Russian restaurant · Noe Valley

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"Birch & Rye, a fine-dining Russian restaurant in San Francisco's Noe Valley, is closing after two years. Chef Anya El-Wattar aimed to introduce a sophisticated take on Russian cuisine while keeping prices affordable. The restaurant offered a menu with unique dishes like naturally leavened rye sourdough and vegan versions of traditional dishes. Despite accolades such as a James Beard semifinalist nomination and local recognition, the labor-intensive production of in-house ingredients led to the decision to close." - Lauren Saria

San Francisco’s Groundbreaking Russian Restaurant Birch & Rye Is Closing - Eater SF

1320 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114 Get directions

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