The Story of TRACE

MISSION STATEMENT: TRACE is committed to creating an enriching and thoughtful culinary experience by fusing the vibrant, local personality of the Bay Area with our dedication to socially responsible food. Our high-quality cuisine is prepared from locally sourced and sustainable ingredients - or obtained through national partners with well-known sustainable practices. We hope you'll enjoy your meal, which can be confidently traced back to its natural origins.

Team Training

On August 25, the TRACE team visited Star Route Farms, Cowgirl Creamery, and Equator Coffees and Teas to learn about our local partnerships and get in touch with the source of our ingredients. Here are some of the highlights! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRACE Team Highlights

"My favorite item on the menu is the ravioli with Bellwether Farms Carmody cheese, ricotta, and summer squash. I love the fact that we get our cheese from a producer less than 50 miles away, and the pasta and ricotta are made in-house too. The summer squash is simply prepared so you can really taste it at the peak of its season - you can't get any fresher than that!" -Julie, F&B Insider

 

 

 

 

"The new space, the new concept, new design, and I'm most excited to see the extraordinary new menu! My fave dish would have to be the "creamy risotto" - fresh, local, conscious about the environment, and that seasonal sweet summer corn always gets me!" - Ryoko, Trace Greeter

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Having the opportunity to visit our local vineyards and farms to gain first hand knowledge about the products we provide for our guests is the best part about the opening of TRACE!" Kim, Trace Server and Associate Development Program recipient

 

 

 

 

Meet San Francisco native, Sevan Aranedas. Sevan is one of our dynamic servers and mixologists here at TRACE. An active member of the United States Bartenders Guild, Sevan has been bartending for over 7 years. He's also the brains behind our best selling Brunch cocktail, the TRACE Bloody Mary. His take on the classic Bloody Mary is not to be missed after a night of sin in the city.

Join us for Brunch every Saturday and Sunday from 7am-2pm where you can slurp your way to trace-able bliss.

 

 

 

 

 

TRACE Bloody Mary (yields one cocktail)
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
4 oz tomato juice
½ tablespoon worcestershire
¼ tsp garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon celery seed
pinch of dried rosemary, crushed
pinch of dried fennel seeds, crushed
2 dashes of Tabasco
salt & pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients with ice, shake to chill for 15 seconds. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour in a tall glass and garnish with a lemon wedge, celery stalk, and pickled vegetables.