Chef-restaurateur Michael Mina, The Mina Group, and Stephen Curry are expected to open steakhouses in San Francisco in October.
Mina plans to open a Bourbon Steak and former NBA champ Curry expects to debut The Eighth Rule, both inside The Westin St. Francis hotel in Union Square.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said in a statement: “San Francisco is seeing real momentum, and the opening of Bourbon Steak and The Eighth Rule in Union Square will contribute to our downtown comeback and add to our city’s vibrant food scene.”
The Eighth Rule is Curry’s first investment into hospitality, coming two years after launching his Kentucky bourbon, Gentleman’s Cut.
A Curry spokesperson said the restaurant will be named for official rules of bourbon production.
“The Eighth Rule invites guests to define their own ‘rule’ on how and why they gather over a glass,” a press release said. “Designed as an intimate space with limited seating, the bar will feature a curated selection of spirits as well as craft cocktails served in an atmosphere centered on connection. The Mina Group will collaborate with Curry to bring his vision to life, running the day-to-day operations.”
Curry, in a statement, said: “Creating my own bourbon brand paired with my friendship with Michael is like a master class in hospitality. I’ve always dreamed of creating my own little haven to bring people together, and now we have the perfect location.”
Mina more than 10 years ago partnered with Curry’s wife, Ayesha Curry, on the International Smoke restaurant concept.
Bourbon Steak San Francisco will debut alongside Curry’s bar, presenting the next generation of Mina’s steakhouse brand.
The menu will highlight seasonal California ingredients.
The central bar, Bourbon Lounge, will serve as a focal point of the restaurant. Bourbon Lounge will also serve as a setting for those waiting for one of the 40 seats at The Eighth Rule.
“The Westin St. Francis especially holds significance as my first restaurant to receive Michelin stars, Michael Mina, was here,” Mina recalled in a statement. “As I have reimagined Bourbon Steak over the years, I believed that this historic landmark would be the perfect location, and I can’t wait for people to get a look at what we’ve created.”
The Mina Group has more than 25 concepts such as Pabu, Sorelle, Mina’s Fish House, the Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina, and Bourbon Steak.
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