Review: Ernest Is A New Culinary Jewel In The Mission's Crown

San Francisco CA

07 October, 2021

6:53 PM

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By Maria C. Ascarrunz, Mission Local October 7, 2021 It took me a month to get reservations at Brandon Rice's (Rich Table) newest endeavor, Ernest, which seems odd in pandemic times. But the accolades have been pouring in, even as we enter another phase of this culinary journey under Covid-19. I was happy to see Ernest has a small outdoor patio for dining, so I only caught glimpses of the pristine interior. The menu has a kind of American/Asian upscale comfort food vibe; the food sounds fancy, but it also feels very familiar. We started out with cocktails: a cherry leaf Negroni for me, umeboshi plum Paloma for my sister. Both were interesting, refreshing, and an excellent twist on the standards. To read the full article, click here. Mission Local covers San Francisco from the vantage point of the Mission, a neighborhood with all of the promise and problems of a major city. You can support Mission Local here.