The Absinthe Group
RestaurantsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Absinthe Group (TAG) is a restaurant company based in San Francisco that develops and manages a portfolio of high-quality food and wine concepts. Founded and led by industry veteran Bill Russell-Shapiro, TAG operates seven business units, including several located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood, with oversight from a senior leadership team that includes a vice president, an executive chef, an executive pastry chef, and a director of bars and development. The group encompasses dining venues such as Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, Arlequin Café and Food-To-Go, Arlequin Wine Merchant, Barcino, Bellota in SoMa, and Comstock Saloon in North Beach, as well as a private dining option. In addition to concept development and restaurant management, TAG focuses on delivering distinct food and wine experiences through its multi-concept approach for a diverse urban audience in California. A notable recent development is the group’s expansion into a new project in SoMa, following several years of planning and preparation.