Absinthe sequel Comstock Saloon is open right now
Last night at the soft opening; how many familiar faces can you find? Photo: © Liza Gershman, 2010. As of 2 o’clock on the dot today, Thursday the 20th, Comstock Saloon is officially open to the...
View ArticleInterview: Bill Russell-Shapiro of the Absinthe Group
Absinthe, aglow on the corner of Hayes and Gough. Photo: The Chronicle Last Wednesday was the 15th anniversary of Absinthe, a celebration that’s lasting all month at the Hayes Valley brasserie. On that...
View ArticleAbsinthe’s Bill Russell-Shapiro on Boxing Room, Comstock, hiring and expansion
Comstock Saloon. Photo: The Chronicle This is the second part of Inside Scoop’s interview with Bill Russell-Shapiro, the head of the Absinthe Group. For part one of the interview, click here. PL: Why...
View ArticleThe Absinthe Group plots a new restaurant at 888 Brannan
888 Brannan Street. Photo: SKB Companies/Courtesy to The Chronicle The building at the corner of 8th and Brannan dates back to 1912. Led by proprietor Bill Russell-Shapiro, the Absinthe Group is headed...
View ArticleBellota, Absinthe Group’s new Spain-inspired restaurant, opens this week
Bellota opening Related Links Interview: Bill Russell-Shapiro of the Absinthe Group Absinthe Group looks to Spain for its forthcoming restaurant at 888 Brannan Three years in the making, Bellota, the...
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