“Arbor, the new restaurant by the Absinthe Group in Hayes Valley, has things like a fried chicken sandwich, but it opened with plans to have lots of meat-free items. The vegan burger ($12) comes with two thin, crisp patties made from beans and served with roasted garlic tahini sauce, guacamole and a giant slice of heirloom tomato.”

“Now mid-pandemic, The Absinthe Group, which owns Arlequin as well as its namesake restaurant Absinthe and others, has morphed that old cafe space into a new neighborhood spot: Arbor, an iteration on fast-casual Cal-American food, is serving juicy burgers, Tonkin’ salads, and curly fries that seem just right for the takeout age.”

“The Absinthe Group has transformed Arlequin Cafe into Arbor, a casual spot with cheeseburgers, fried chicken sandwiches, salads, soft serve, and more. The sleeper hit might be the vegan burger, which is almost like a crispy bean and chickpea falafel with garlic tahini.”

“The casual menu is full of plant-based options, from vegetable starters and salads to almond-chia seed pudding in the morning—but there’s also a Cobb salad, cheeseburger (featuring Cream Co. grass-fed beef), and a fried chicken sandwich that looks very crispy for meat-eaters.”

“The Absinthe Group has been part of Hayes Valley for more than 20 years.  We’re happy to introduce our new fast-casual place —Arbor— to the community.”