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Longevity is rare in the restaurant industry, and all too often hot spots that go the distance suffer a slow burn into aged mediocrity. But not Mister A's. A rooftop epicurean retreat for more than 60 years, it's been through numerous iterations, but is in prime form after being taken over by a veteran staffer intent on renovating the palatial 11,000-square-foot mainstay, modernizing it without losing what made it special, equipping it for many years to come. That surgical approach worked. Classics like beef tartare, salmon Wellington, and lamb with ratatouille are offset by modern plates like caviar tater tots, pork belly with coffee shoyu, and octopus served "escargot style," and all with that unbeatable view. B.H. No dining format requires as much high- risk faith as omakase. A Japanese-born chef's-whim adventure offered by sushi restaurants, it's always pricey, yet only occasionally wonderful. As such, finding a place where the odds are ever in one's favor is crucial, and the best local bet is Kinme Omakase. The minimalist luxury of the Banker's Hill restaurant's marble and black walnut interiors mirrors the straightforward excellence of edomae-style sushi, featuring multiple plates of the most immaculate seafood, served amplified in the most respectful manner. Even with an unwritten, ever- changing menu, it's a safe bet in terms of quality and technique. B.H. Wormwood is more than a neighborhood eatery, it's a vibe. With mood-list bistro interiors giving way to a tucked-away courtyard, one feels transported from North Park to Paris. That euphoric feeling is intensified by a bar stocked with absinthe (an herbal liqueur often infused with wormwood) and a menu boasting traditional French dishes (coquille Saint Jacques, a caramelized onion tart, chicken roulade, and crème brûlée, as well as next-level offerings such as a savory macaron with chicken liver pâté and a pear sphere, and a dessert of dragon fruit served six ways. And don't sleep (in) on brunch, where Crêpes Suzette pair exceptionally well with mimosas and minty absinthe frappés. B.H. WORMWOOD, KINME OMAKASE: PHOTO BY JAMES TRAN MISTER A'S: PHOTO BY VINCENT KNAKAL @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JUNE 2026 69 Kinme Omakase Mister A's Wormwood Most Stylish (Plus Absinthe!): Wormwood Best Omakase: Kinme Omakase Most Loving Update: Mister A's