What restaurants did Franz open in the Bay Area?
Franz is also credited with making major contributions in many other Bay Area restaurants including Balboa CafĂ©, Santa Fe Bar & Grill, Big Horn Grill and the once renowned Ernie’s.
Mark Franz – Chef Owner. A native of San Francisco, Mark Franz arrived on the culinary scene 26 years ago and has lead some of the most renowned and highly-rated restaurants in the world to success and critical acclaim. As chef/owner, Franz will oversee the regularly changing menu, in addition to managing all aspects of …
When did Epic Steak and Waterbar open?
Opening in 2008, these two restaurants offer a playful land and sea culinary yin and yang. Working with beloved Bay Area chefs Jan Birnbaum, Parke Ulrich and Mark Franz, Pat has created two stunning venues, “Epic Steak” and “Waterbar.”.
Pat opened Boulevard in San Francisco with chef Nancy Oakes in 1993. With its intimate Belle Epoque aesthetic and remarkable Oak’s inspired cuisine, Boulevard has become an American classic. Selected as the Bay Area’s favorite restaurant by the Zagat Survey for an incredible seven straight years, Boulevard raises the already high bar in a city famed for its restaurants.
Since then Pat has helped craft over 170 restaurants including Atlanta’s Buckhead Diner, Chicago’s Papagus and San Francisco’s world-renowned Postrio.
Housed in a landmark building in San Francisco’s Civic Center neighborhood, Jardinière showcases sophisticated, award-winning French-California cuisine served in a celebratory Kuleto-designed environment that is dramatic and sexy, yet warm and inviting.