Aqua

Financial District

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Chef Spotlight: Michael Mina

"Aqua was Michael Mina's first restaurant, opened in 1991, after delays caused by the 1989 earthquake in San Francisco. It played a pivotal role in his career, teaching him patience and resilience at a young age." - Rina Rapuano

https://guide.michelin.com/en/article/people/chef-michael-mina-career

252 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111 Get directions

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