The wine program at Café du Nord, curated by Ne Timeas Restaurant Group wine directors Geno Tomko and Samuel Bogue, focuses on Champagne and the diverse wines found throughout that region. With an emphasis on vintage bottles from historic Grande Marques houses to small grower producers, this list provides a broad representation of the entire Champagne region. Additional wines on the list originate from top producers in classic regions such as Chianti, Burgundy, and Côtes du Rhône. In a nod to the tradition of Champagne served as celebratory drink, and as a way to make coveted vintages accessible to all, all bottles of Champagne will be half-price after midnight, seven days a week.

Chef Thomas McNaughton has created a menu inspired by classic dishes found throughout watering holes and eateries in America in the 20th Century, and influenced by his passion for local ingredients. The menu is available to guests throughout the entire bar and options range from small snacks to pair with a drink at the bar to larger plates more suited to a seated meal.

Bar snacks include Popcorn, Bar Nuts and Beef Jerky. Fresh seafood including Broiled Oysters Kilpatrick, Shrimp Cocktail and Raw Oysters is a nod to the California coast. In addition to a selection of appetizers, McNaughton’s menu features classic entrees like the Burger du Nord, Cioppino, Chicken al Mattone and a Rib Eye Steak. To complement the half-price Champagne after midnight, Café Du Nord will also offer $1 oysters.

“This has been one of our most exciting projects to date, and to work alongside The Bon Vivants to revitalize Café du Nord has been an incredible experience,” says McNaughton. “Such a storied space offers the extraordinary opportunity to create a menu that speaks to this 100 year history of the building and pay tribute to its legacy.”

Renovations to the 4,500 square foot space, led by Ne Timeas Restaurant Group partner David White, draw design inspiration from the Café du Nord of the 1930’s and 1940’s. The wood wainscoting is complemented by vintage wallpaper, deco-era light fixtures and a 1930’s-era color palette of soft greens and grays. Café du Nord is divided into two rooms: The Bar in the front and the Viking Room in the back. Upon entering the space, guests descend a flight of stairs into The Bar, which features a 20-seat bar, complete with the original 107-year-old backbar and café table seating for 20. The Viking Room has a five-seat bar, 30 seats for guests seeking a full-service dining experience, and a stage for musical acts, which will highlight local artists.

Café du Nord will host live music seven nights a week in the Viking Room, in keeping with the recent history of the storied room. Programming will highlight local artists playing a range of styles including jazz, blues and cocktail piano, as a complement to guests’ drinking and dining experiences. Guests can make reservations by phone for the Viking Room.

Café du Nord is located at 2174 Market Street (between Church and Sanchez) in San Francisco and is open every night, from 5:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Food is served until 1:30 a.m. For more information, please visit www.cafedunord.com.