DINING DETECTIVES: Skool Restaurant

San Francisco continues to be the city where dreams of owning a world class restaurant can be realized. Skool which was recently opened by Restaurateur Andy Mirabell and Executive Chef Toshihiro Nagano in the Design District is the perfect example. It has a stylish interior featuring an exhibition kitchen, bar, stunning custom wood tables and chairs and a beautiful outdoor patio with beautiful decor. The menu which is fish focused International Cuisine with Japanese flair has some exotic dishes which truly set it apart from most restaurants!

Executive Chef Toshihiro Nagano

You must have the Hotati Ravioli which was a Hokkaido scallop stuffed with roasted golden beets, topped with micro greens, kiwi yogurt vinaigrette and vanilla oil. The

Shishito Peppers with black sesame, miso kelp salt and dried bonito flakes were also fabulous. Next, we had the light and flavorful Skool Salad with cured sardines, shungiku leaf, green apple, parmesan cheese and ginger mustard. The Uni Flan is another unique and delicious dish which was light sea urchin flan topped with ikura, fresh uni, and fleur de sel. The seafood flavor was wonderful and we can’t wait to enjoy this unique dish again.

Squid Ink Spaghettina

Our entrees were both amazing! The sautéed marinated Monterey Black Cod with cumin was prepared perfectly and came with seasonal vegetables and tomato pineapple gazpacho. We also loved the Squid Ink Spaghettina made with Monterey squid, white shrimp, garlic tomato compote, lemongrass dashi broth, enoki mushrooms, seaweed butter and Japanese red curry. Desserts are also a must. We really enjoyed the Lavender Panna Cota with lavender citrus honey sauce and the Japanese Flan followed by double espressos. Skool has a full bar and locally focused wine list and is open for dinner nightly, lunch weekdays and weekend brunch. We expect that there will be many accolades as best new restaurant and star ratings to follow. We will be happy to return to Skool soon. You will be very happy to go to Skool!