Inventive, responsibly sourced Californian fare & extensive wines in a casual space.
"Following the departure of its executive chef and partner, Brett Cooper, chef/restaurateur Daniel Patterson has decided to close Michelin-starred Aster in the Mission. Aster closed after Cooper’s last service on March 30 after four years in business." - Ellen Fort
"Ring in the New Year with a Michelin-starred meal at Aster, which is offering a six-course, $145 first seating with the likes of black truffle gougeres and gnocchi with Dungeness crab, pomelo, and caramelized crab cream; and a second seating at $185, which also includes an extra surprise course and glass of Champagne." - Janelle Bitker
"Brett Cooper is the 37-year-old chef helming the kitchen at one-Michelin-starred Aster in San Francisco’s Mission District. Along with his team of chefs, Cooper delivers some of the most creative takes on Bay Area produce to diners five nights a week, and paired with a wine menu led by Kim Stone." - Marguerite Imbert
"Brett Cooper’s inventive interpretations of Bay Area produce caught the eye of our inspectors just six months after opening in March 2015. Aster has held one Michelin star every year since, an accolade which inspires Cooper and his team to be at their best. Aster sits on a charming corner in San Francisco’s Mission District and serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday. This summer, the restaurant expanded its tasting menu from four to seven courses." - Marguerite Imbert
"Chef Brett Cooper is expanding his tasting menu at his 2015-opened, vegetable-starring Mission District restaurant. The new menu at Aster, which the kitchen is subbing in today, is seven courses rather than four, and it’s $135 plus an optional $79 wine pairing." - Caleb Pershan
James Polans
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