As the Cal Band kicked off the holiday season in Union Square, the festive sounds carried more than seasonal cheer. For many, they signaled a long-awaited revival of San Francisco’s historic shopping and gathering place after years of struggle.
Once marked by store closures and safety concerns, Union Square is seeing renewed momentum as several high-profile tenants move into the area, including renowned chef Michael Mina.
“When you’re in a city that is so beautiful like San Francisco, and such a glorious history, to be part of Union Square to begin with was a complete honor,” Mina said. The celebrity chef recently opened Bourbon Steak inside of the Westin St. Francis grand lobby. He also opened a bar in partnership with Warriors NBA champion Steph Curry, entitled The Eighth Rule…