San Francisco's new Maison Danel teahouse serves up French delicacies
Maison Danel, the new French bakery and tea salon from the owners of the long-running Baker Street Bistro, serves up classical continental delicacies in an elegant Belle Epoque-esque setting, with a bit of San Francisco lore mixed in. That last is in the eatery's gorgeous pastry creation, Le Magnifique, which harkens back to the early days of the City by the Bay (and also recalls the city's long and storied French past). "Le Magnifique was inspired by the city of San Francisco and its history as a beacon for opportunity," says David de Betelu, co-owner of Maison Danel with his husband Danel d...