It's the last call for the contemporary American fare at One Market Restaurant, a staple in San Francisco's Embarcadero since 1993, scheduled to shutter its doors on June 11 after a 32-year legacy of culinary excellence. The restaurant, once a proud holder of a Michelin star, has succumbed to a fate wrought by post-pandemic challenges and shifting sands of management aspirations, with plans for the founding owner's retirement on the horizon.
According to an email farewell to patrons, per Eater SF, a sale of One Market to its current management team fell through, a hope that never materialized into a carried torch, which might have extended the restaurant's life. Owners expressed the decision as "inevitable and bittersweet," suggesting the complexities of COVID-19's long-lasting impact and a looming significant birthday for the founder as key factors.
One Market's farewell not only signals an end but also a time for reflection on a past sprinkled with accolades - the establishment captured the esteem of critics like Michael Bauer of the San Francisco Chronicle on more than one occasion, and its kitchen, guided by talents like chef-partner Mark Dommen, held a Michelin star consistently from 2008 to 2012. "Thank you seems almost inadequate to express our gratitude for 32 wonderful years, but it suits the purpose," the owners conveyed a sentiment laden with gratitude.
