Follow The Lore

Follow The Lore An intimate tasting salon from Chef Seth Stowaway. For private events: [email protected] By Reservation only via Tock

Book your event at The Lore. Tucked inside a historic building in San Francisco's Financial District, The Lore was built...
06/04/2026

Book your event at The Lore.

Tucked inside a historic building in San Francisco's Financial District, The Lore was built for gathering.

Team dinners. Celebrations. Client events. Milestones worth marking.

We work with each group to create an experience that feels personal to the people around the table, with seasonal menus, thoughtful wines, and the hospitality that has always guided our work.

For private events and full buyouts:
[email protected]

03/07/2026

In the old stories, mandarins were the gold of the earth, gifted at the New Year to ensure a fortunate journey.

We have captured the vibrant heart of the mandarin and paired its bright, fleeting acidity with coconut and a delicate milk tuile.

A perfect bite for a prosperous year ahead.





Cabbage is the unsung hero of vegetables. In Seth's home his mother would recall her mother boiling it and serving it wi...
02/07/2026

Cabbage is the unsung hero of vegetables.
In Seth's home his mother would recall her mother boiling it and serving it with melted butter.
They didn't have much, but they always had food.

Cabbage is the unsung hero of vegetables. In Seth's home his mother would recall her mother boiling it and serving it wi...
02/04/2026

Cabbage is the unsung hero of vegetables.
In Seth's home his mother would recall her mother boiling it and serving it with melted butter.
They didn't have much, but they always had food.

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It's no secret that preservation has allowed people to carry ingredients through the seasons for most of human existence...
01/28/2026

It's no secret that preservation has allowed people to carry ingredients through the seasons for most of human existence.

At Lore we create with this in mind.

Moving the past into the present.

Remembering that everything is narrowed and should he honored as such.

The secret is out. We’ve updated our reservation system and added a small number of tables.To follow the Lore, the link ...
01/22/2026

The secret is out.

We’ve updated our reservation system and added a small number of tables.

To follow the Lore, the link is in our bio.

If we are storytellers painting a picture, hoping to say a thousand words while saying very little, then what of the ves...
01/16/2026

If we are storytellers painting a picture, hoping to say a thousand words while saying very little, then what of the vessel that holds our stories and translates them to you? Like the skin that holds all that we are: love, courage, envy, desire. History passed through generations. Giving us glimpses into each other's souls, the vessel, too, is ever so important to what is inside.

Fire is a language. It is what sets us apart from other animals in the animal kingdom. It comforts, and it destroys. At ...
01/13/2026

Fire is a language. It is what sets us apart from other animals in the animal kingdom. It comforts, and it destroys. At Lore, it is not everything, but it is our heart.

Lore is more than a salon; it is history - a story. Our role here is to show people its beauty and to delight in this mo...
01/10/2026

Lore is more than a salon; it is history - a story.
Our role here is to show people its beauty and to delight in this moment when the story is ours to carry forward. We experience this deeply when we are here and are careful with how we contribute.
With this in mind, we have chosen Cecile Le Berre, an artist based in Paris, France.
We love her visual storytelling: each piece is singular in focus, concise, and provocative.

We’re grateful to be included in Virginia Miller’s Best New Restaurants of 2025.Lore was named her #2 dining experience...
01/07/2026

We’re grateful to be included in Virginia Miller’s Best New Restaurants of 2025.

Lore was named her #2 dining experience of the year, and we’re deeply thankful for the care, attention, and generosity she brings to her work, and for spending time with us at the table.

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And thank you to everyone who has found their way here so far.

Link to the article in bio.

A Salon for Lovers. For Valentine's Day, we are embracing the full romance of our room. February Dates have been release...
01/06/2026

A Salon for Lovers.
For Valentine's Day, we are embracing the full romance of our room.
February Dates have been released.
If you are interested in experiencing Lore, please use the link in our bio or message us to get on our mailing list.

Some stories are only told once.
12/20/2025

Some stories are only told once.

The fire has been lit.Lore has begun.
12/15/2025

The fire has been lit.

Lore has begun.

December at Lore.Our December 19 tasting salon is now sold out, but a few seats remain for:• December 18 — Opening Night...
12/13/2025

December at Lore.

Our December 19 tasting salon is now sold out, but a few seats remain for:

• December 18 — Opening Night
• December 20 — Final December Salon

Each evening is an intimate, ten-seat experience shaped by fire, sweetness, intuition, and memory, created by Chef Seth Stowaway and pastry chef Gabrielle Pabonan.

If you’re meant to find it, you will.

Tickets available now.
(Link in bio)

Address

San Francisco, CA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 11pm
Wednesday 5:30pm - 11pm
Thursday 5:30pm - 11pm
Friday 5:30pm - 11pm
Saturday 5:30pm - 11pm

Telephone

(415) 817-1585

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