Bar Gemini

"The stools at this moody wine bar in the Mission may have low backs, but they score key points in the arm department. The leather seats look like something you’d find in a Porsche, with sleek armrests so you can fully settle in for the next couple of hours. Take solace in the fact that your mild scoliosis won’t be acting up tonight, and order another round." - julia chen 1, patrick wong

"A newcomer in the Mission District hosting pop-up events, including a collaboration with chef Spencer Horovitz's Hadeem for a two-night event." - Paolo Bicchieri

"For a chill but still romantic night out, try Bar Gemini, a cool wine bar in the Mission led by wine industry pros, Subject to Change owner Alex Pomerantz and partner Dominique Henderson. With the star power behind the selections, expect a list full of fun and funky natural wines, a dozen of which can be ordered by the glass, carafe, or bottle. Then there’s the food. Though the menu offers mostly small plates, they’re backed by Ernest chef Brandon Rice, which means marinated gigante beans, smoked salmon dip, and a mortadella-stuffed grilled cheese rise well above average." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman

"Open since June 2023, Bar Gemini is easily one of the coolest places to grab a glass in San Francisco — and they’re fine with calling it a natural wine bar. It’s backed by a lot of star power coming from wine industry pros, Subject to Change owner Alex Pomerantz and partner Dominique Henderson, with support from Ernest chef Brandon Rice, who crafted a solid menu of small plates. Expect 12 wines by the glass or carafe, most of which will be zero-zero, as in containing no added yeasts or sulfites." - Lauren Saria, Eater Staff

"If you’re looking for a chic spot for natural wine and well-done bar snacks, then consider Bar Gemini, the new Mission District bar from owners and partners Dominique Henderson and Alex Pomerantz. They also own Gemini Bottle Shop, and Pomerantz is the mind behind Richmond-based natural wine company Subject to Change Wine Co. At this stylish spot, they’re pouring a powerful lineup of natural wines, which can be enjoyed with snacks such as marinated Rancho Gordo gigante bean or a decadent grilled cheese sandwich. Chef Brandon Rice of Michelin-starred Ernest developed the menu." - Lauren Saria, Dianne de Guzman