The carefully considered cocktails of Yanni Kehagiaras, co-owner of Stoa, are a thing of beauty. Rather than overloading drinks with tons of ingredients and add-ins, Kehagiaras skews minimalist while achieving balanced cocktails. The cocktail menu goes from low ABV to spirit-forward, such as the Belmont, which features just Rittenhouse caraway rye, Dubonnet Rouge, and Amaro Averna. The food menu is the domain of chef Joji Sumi, who creates dishes that celebrate seasonal produce where it can. Pla
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- 701 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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The carefully considered cocktails of Yanni Kehagiaras, co-owner of Stoa, are a thing of beauty. Rather than overloading drinks with tons of ingredients and add-ins, Kehagiaras skews minimalist while achieving balanced cocktails. The cocktail menu goes from low ABV to spirit-forward, such as the Belmont, which features just Rittenhouse caraway rye, Dubonnet Rouge, and Amaro Averna. The food menu is the domain of chef Joji Sumi, who creates dishes that celebrate seasonal produce where it can. Pla
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Cocktail-focused neighborhood bar with food in a Lower Haight corner space, offering a relaxed, casual atmosphere centered on well-made drinks and snacks rather than formal dining.




















