Absinthe Brasserie & Bar

San Francisco

French Restaurant

$$$$

Since all this totally brr weather makes you want to curl up next to the heater with a drink that's on fire, do just that (minus the heater) at Absinthe, where they're whipping up the Flaming Spanish Drink, a mix of coffee, Kahlua, brandy, and actually-on-fire 151. Executive Chef Adam Keough fuses French seasonal entrées tempered with his Boston simplicity for a sophisticated-yet-relaxed (ie, not stuffy) vibe.