ediblesf.com | 31 the geometry of downtown. Earlier I’d made plans—something about walking, something about catching a show. Gone. The cable car chimes as it glides on the rails. It sounds like it’s happening in another country. The breeze arrives just when the water feels too hot. Around me, Terrene’s rooftop garden transitions from fall to winter—thyme, sage, and rosemary. Herbs that, an hour later, would perfume my fries. The sun drops lower. So do I. The Ferry Building’s 5pm bells pull me from sleep. The spa’s handbell follows, redundant. By the time I descend to Terrene, I’m ravenous in that specific way that follows deep rest. The meal provided tastes like a map of the Bay. King trumpet mushrooms with harissa-bright sweet potato. Local halibut on forbidden rice, sparked with Aleppo chili. Za’atar fries where each herb stays distinct, plucked from the rooftop garden. Between bites, I piece together the story: morning market to evening plate, the day coming full circle. 1 Hotel’s connection to the Ferry Building runs deeper than proximity. Long before its official opening in 2022, the culinary and beverage team forged long-term relationships with the farmers and vendors who now supply Terrene’s kitchen and bar. They’re regulars at Foodwise fundraisers, from Sunday Suppers to Love Bites, supporting the nonprofit that keeps the market thriving. K&J Orchards’ pears—from the family whose daughter runs Michelin-acclaimed Pomet in Oakland—star in Terrene’s house shrub. By now, the cancelled plans and all those Saturday night intentions had dissolved somewhere between the 4:47 ferry and the 5pm bells. That Saturday taught me something about letting go: of plans, of time, of trying so hard. The comfort hadn't been in the luxury but in the accidents: falling asleep when I meant to relax, finding dinner when I'd planned to be elsewhere. Even now, Terrene captures something similar in their house shrub. Simple ingredients, a little patience, and unexpected brightness from letting things unfold. Experience Bamford Spa and book your stay at 1Hotels: 1hotels.com/san-francisco 1 Corner façade at sunset 2 Lush surroundings at Terrene 3 Rooftop wellness 4 A sustainable sanctuary On the next page 1 Cheers in a tub 2 3 4
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