The Absinthe Group

The Absinthe Group (TAG) is a privately held company based in San Francisco, California. Founded and managed by Bill Russell-Shapiro, TAG is comprised of seven unique food and wine enterprises. The company employs 26 people and generates an annual revenue of $100 million. TAG's portfolio includes a diverse range of establishments, each offering a distinct culinary experience. These include Absinthe Brasserie & Bar, Absinthe Private Dining, Arlequin Café and Food-To-Go, Arlequin Wine Merchant, Barcino, Bellota, and Comstock Saloon. Five of these businesses are located in the Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, while the remaining two are situated in SoMa and North Beach. TAG is committed to creating high-quality food and wine experiences, overseen by a dedicated team of professionals. Eric Vreede serves as Vice President, Ryan McIlwraith as Executive Chef, Michael Aguilar as Executive Pastry Chef, and Jonny Raglin as Director of Bars & Development. For inquiries or reservations, please visit TAG's website at absinthegroup.com.