Twenty-Five Lusk

Chef Matthew Dolan of Twenty Five Lusk - San Francisco, CA

The lofty SoMa restaurant Twenty Five Lusk is a place for special occasions; a swanky, cool space where Chef Matthew Dolan offers a menu that matches that loftiness in strides. Dolan and partner Chad Bourdon transformed the former meat-packing warehouse and smokehouse into the impressive space two years ago. Exposed brick and massive timbers help keep the industrial look, while intimate orb-like fireplaces and plush furniture in the downstairs bar area provide more suave style. Dolan’s menu balances an appreciation for finer tastes (escargot caviar and Martin Emigh’s rack of lamb) with the rich palate of Northern California cuisine, creating a go-to restaurant for celebrations of all kinds.