Fable Restaurant Enhances Its 'Garden Oasis' For Al Fresco Dining

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Restaurant Fable, in San Francisco's Castro neighborhood, has boosted its al fresco atmosphere with a mini renovation of its outdoor area, and added to its daily repertoire a new lunch service and a “Charcuterie & Wine Time” happy hour as the establishment reopens for on-site dining.

“We feel fortunate that Fable can welcome back customers to an updated, open-air garden patio,” co-owner Ramsey Garcia said. “We really hope that people will come out to support the Castro neighborhood businesses and local restaurant community.”

The eatery, which boasts a finely crafted, seasonal menu, routinely received raves for its outdoor eating space, likened to a "garden oasis." And management opted to use the three months of quarantine shutdown to further amp up and weather-proof the deck setting with greenhouse-style, overhead coverings and heat lamps.

Akin to other city restaurants hit hard during stay-at-home orders, Fable swiveled and stayed afloat with a carry-out menu and contactless ordering — a big change for the establishment with a seven-year history of in-house-only service.

“We’ve now mastered plating food in a box, instead of on ceramic, and putting wine in a bag, instead of a glass,” Jon Vargas, Fable’s new co-owner said.

The to-go menu still is offered for pick-up and delivery, and as Fable reopened its on-site dining, added were weekday lunch service and happy hour, dubbed “Charcuterie & Wine Time.”

The lunch menu, another first for the restaurant, showcases salads, plus sandwiches featuring the chef’s homemade focaccia bread. Patrons can choose from such selections as Fried Rocky Jr. Organic Chicken Sandwich with house-cut french fries, chipotle aioli, savoy cabbage and sweet pepper slaw served on house-made Bolillo bun and the Little Gem Cobb Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette.

Fable’s “Charcuterie & Wine Time” happy hour is on tap Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the garden with discounted wine, charcuterie boards and such small bites as Mac-N-Cheese Croquettes, Calabrian Chili BBQ Chicken Wings and House Cut Fries with garlic aioli.

Dinner options include Chard Monterey squid, Sauteed King Salmon with Fresh Horseradish Creme Fraiche, Vegan Lasagna with Garlic Breadcrumb and sides like corn on the cob and roasted cauliflower.

Visit Fable's website for details on menus and hours.

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