Crab stuffed squash blossom with asparagus risotto
$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, American, Breakfast,
"Crab stuffed squash blossom, crab & local asparagus risotto @ The Cooperage"
ChefErik Hopfinger
San Francisco
About Erik Hopfinger
Erik Hopfinger, nickname "The Pirate Chef" is the owner and founder of the Finger Food Restaurant Consulting. He worked his way through the ranks of several New York City and Bay Area restaurants. In 2002, he was named a SF Chronicle “Rising Star." In 2008, he even appeared on the popular television show, Top Chef.
Accolades
- Rising Star ChefSan Francisco Chronicle
- Top 10 Restaurants (Spoon)San Francisco Chronicle
- ContestantTop Chef
Where I Go Out
Roast crab
$$$, Reservations, Full Bar, Vietnamese, Outer Sunset
"This is where it all started for the An family, and it is the bomb. I get the super fresh crab roasted in garlic and spices, and I get the garlic noodles—so tasty. I try to take some home, but they somehow never make it!"
Burger
$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Full Bar, American, Breakfast,
"The Cooperage burger!!! #GYSOT"
Market vegetable salad
$$, Happy Hour, Wine Bar, Full Bar, New American, Mission
"The vegetable salad here is so amazing. The flavors are fantastic; it's summer on a plate. Get in here and try what these guys are cooking!"
Any sandwich
$$, Outdoor Seating, Sandwiches, South Of Market
"Adam takes great care of you here. These sammies are not to be missed. I usually get Reuben’s Cousin, but you can't go wrong here, friends!"
Wine & food pairing
Vineyard,
"In addition to the view and wine, the food is also amazing at this Napa Valley spot. It's inside Chandon's tasting room. I would definitely recommend going here and doing the wine and food pairing. I loved their beef tenderloin."