Thanksgiving Jazz, Then Chili Crisp
Hear live music at SFJAZZ before exploring ABV’s menu. Ask the bartenders to explain their creations as you settle into the narrow Mission District room. Take Muni or BART home. Do not drive after drinks.
San Francisco Evening Stops
Sightlines Before the First Note
Start your Thanksgiving weekend evening at SFJAZZ in San Francisco. Find the music venue at 201 Franklin St. Miner Auditorium hosts internationally renowned jazz performers. Choose a balcony position for room to stand or move during the show. Third-level side seats can have views obscured by structural beams and mechanical equipment. Synchronized light shows accompany select sets. Plan refreshments around one practical restriction. The venue provides no in-seat drink service.
Cocktail Craft at Midnight
After live jazz, ABV offers precise drinks and inventive bar food in a late Mission District stop. The bar is at 3174 16th St. Its dimly lit, narrow setting frames an extensive menu, with bartenders who explain their creations. Crispy fried cauliflower or chicken chow mein with Mexican chili crisp can anchor the order. ABV serves until 2:00 AM every day. For private gatherings, the semi-private upstairs space includes a private bar and dedicated bartender.
A Change of Tempo
SFJAZZ and ABV put different kinds of craft in focus. Miner Auditorium presents internationally renowned jazz performers, with synchronized light shows accompanying select sets. ABV brings that attention to detail to cocktails and inventive bar plates in a narrow, dimly lit Mission District room. One setting centers on the stage, while the other adds explanations from bartenders about their creations. The connection is a shift in focus, from listening to musicians to exploring drinks and food.
