California: San Francisco: Where to Eat: Relaxed but Refined: Fifth Floor

Fifth Floor

This favorite on the top floor of the Hotel Palomar has reopened after a much-needed overhaul. Laurent Manrique of Aqua consulted on the cuisine and the former sous chef at Ame, Jennie Lorenzo, has been installed as the chef. Of course, French food will still be on the menu but the promise is that dishes will be lighter than before so you can expect a Gascon gourmet has been put on a California diet. A new addition will be a cafe in the front.