By: Catherine Bigelow, Irene Virbila
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of WAYFARE TAVERN, chef Tyler Florence moved his beloved Financial District restaurant just four blocks away to a 10,000-square-foot, two-story space. Built in 1910, this brick-and-beam building received a $7 million updo, with lush interiors created by award-winning designer Jon de la Cruz. The main floor — with a marble-veined bar, plush banquettes, a wine room, and open kitchen pass — exudes a cozy yet luxuriant Gold Rush–era vibe and is divided into micro-dining rooms. Each is expressed in rich palettes of red and green and accented by gorgeous wall treatments, vintage art, and Tavern memorabilia. While Tyler is tweaking his daily menu, the stars remain: a classic burger, ethereal popovers, and his famed fried chicken, now available with a supplement of caviar. 201 Pine St., S.F.; wayfaretavern.com. C.B.








