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Fifth Floor writes...
Melissa Perello, Executive
Chef, has already made a
lasting impact on San
Francisco's dining scene and
continues to receive
national attention.
Perello's ingredient-driven
cuisine results in pure,
clean flavors, grounded by
flawless classic technique.
Perello's first professional
job was in the kitchen of a
local country club after her
family moved to Houston,
Texas from Hackensack, NJ.
After high school, she moved
to New York, where she
studied at the Culinary
Institute of America at Hyde
Park. While in San Francisco
on vacation, Perello dined
at Aqua and after a
fortuitous conversation with
chef de cuisine Mark LoRusso,
was invited back for an
externship. Following her
graduation from the CIA,
LoRusso and executive chef
Michael Mina offered Perello
a full-time position. After
working with Mina-whom she
cites as a major
influence-for two years,
Perello transferred to
Aqua's sister restaurant,
Charles Nob Hill. While at
Charles Nob Hill, Perello
received tremendous critical
acclaim for her
California-inspired French
cuisine. Her accolades
include the Rising Star Chef
honor by the San Francisco
Chronicle, recognition as
one of Food & Wine's Best
New Chefs, and two James
Beard Award Rising Star
nominations. Perello cites
her time working alongside
mentor Ron Siegel at Charles
Nob Hill as another defining
experience. "Ron taught me
how to create relationships
with purveyors and make
ingredients shine," she
says.
Dining Style: Fine Dining
Cuisine: California,
Contemporary American
Neighborhood: SF -
Downtown/Union Sq
Cross Street: Market St.
Price: $$$$$
Website:
www.fifthfloorrestaurant.com
Email:
reservations@fifthfloorrestaurant.com
Phone: (415) 348-1555
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm -
10:00pm, Friday - Saturday:
5:30pm -11:00pm Closed
Sundays Lounge opens at
4:00pm
Payment Options:
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover,
MasterCard, Visa
Additional information:
Executive Chef: Melissa
Perello
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Offers: Bar/Lounge, Beer,
Counter Seating, Full Bar,
Wine
Public Transit: Powell St.
Bart Station
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Yerba Buena
Garage on Mission St.
Between 5th & 4th Streets
Private Party Facilities: 30
Guest Maximum, $2500.00
minimum +8.5% Tax + 20%
Gratuity. Limited menu
required.
Private Party Contact: (415)
344-3362
Price Legend
$$$$$ = $51 or more
$$$$ = $41 to $50
$$$ = $31 to $40
$$ = $30 and under
The Price reflects the
estimated price of a dinner
for one with one drink and
tip. Lunch usually costs 25%
less.
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