Tenderloin and Nob Hill residents will soon have a new neighborhood option to satisfy their wine needs. After months of renovations, Resolute plans to open its doors May 1st. (Yes, this time they mean it.)
Resolute marks the first venture of business partners Justin Beem and Daniel Brooker, who are striving to create a neighborhood-friendly spot for a happy hour glass of wine or post-dinner hangout.
More than just a wine bar, Resolute also strives to be a destination for wine purchases. "We want to be a go-to spot for your special occasion bottle that you'll bring to a dinner party, or be the source of the Tuesday bottle you drink with your roommates," says Justin.
Justin and Daniel aim to create a safe space for both wine connoisseurs and newbies. "We don’t expect you to know anything about wine. We encourage questions. We discourage arrogance," says Justin. Daniel points out that wine experts should also feel at home at Resolute. "We can meet you where you're at," he says. "We're happy to provide you with as much or as little education as you want."
Along with a large wine list and a wide selection of bottles, Resolute will have eight beer taps running locally-made craft beers from breweries like Social Kitchen, Altamont and Woodfour. Daniel, the beer expert of the team, tells us that he dislikes it when beer is an afterthought at wine bars, and is working to curate a rotating tap list that'll cater to any beer enthusiasts that walk in the door.
To round off the experience, cheese and charcuterie plates will be available, though not much beyond that, since the bar doesn't have a full kitchen.
Under construction in January. (Photo: Google)
678 Geary St. used to be home to two separate businesses—an art gallery called Kokoro Studio, which closed after two years in business, and a Metro PCS. When it came on the market, Justin and Daniel hopped on the opportunity. "We wanted somewhere that had soul," said Daniel.
The building was constructed in 1914, and with the guidance of Daniel and Justin, many aspects of the ground floor space are being brought back to life. The wall between the former art gallery and Metro PCS has been knocked down, re-claiming it as one single space. All the windows are original, and while former tenants covered up the long line of arched ceiling-high windows with awnings, the Resolute team has opened them back up. Finally, the base exterior of the storefront has been upgraded to white marble.
Almost ready in April. (Photo: Andrew Dudley/Hoodline)
The bright interior features a marble bar top that complements the exterior, and brass finishings that add a cheerful twist to the space. The curved 14-seat bar sits directly across from the entrance, and next to the large windows is a curved bench with tables.
Towards the back is a separated retail area for wine, stocked with over 120 bottles from around the world that range from $15 to $100 and will be available for purchase.
(Photo: Nuala Sawyer / Hoodline)
While construction is wrapping up, there's still a lot to do. Justin estimates that they'll open their doors on May 1st —though if you're anxious for Resolute's arrival you might stroll by a day or two earlier to see if a soft-opening is in effect and to welcome the pair to the neighborhood.
