U Street

SAN FRANCISCO — Carved into the Marina district of San Francisco, U Street, a sophisticated restaurant and lounge has quickly become a neighborhood mainstay. U Street, just 3-months young, now shifts its focus to the menu. From the Beard House in New York, to the French Laundry in Napa, Executive Chef Michael Schley, has learned from the masters. Most recently working as chef de cuisine under James Ormsby at PlumpJack Café, Schley gets set for his first executive chef position at U Street. Schley’s menu features small plates of Modern California cuisine. U Street owners John Kelley, Scott Loose and John Lama’s vision of providing the Marina neighborhood with great food, personal service and a late night entertainment atmosphere has become a reality.

U Street, a 42-seat restaurant elicits warm rich tones accented by deep colors and hardwood flooring. Local artist Michelle Tholen lines the walls with art reflecting depth, light, peace and mystery. Live DJ’s spin down-tempo ambient music in the full service lounge, located in the rear, which accommodates an additional 50, rounding off a sophisticated, lively and fun restaurant. For brunches, warm nights or cool nights that heat up, a flip-of-the switch retractable glass ceiling exposes U Street to nature’s roof. U Street is located at 1980 Union Street (at Buchanan). For more information, write to info@ustreetlounge.com or visit UStreetLounge.

This blurb is from the Nob Hill Gazette and is a shameless plug for my son John's new business.