USA | San Francisco's culinary scene has been elevated with the opening of MODI, a new Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant.
The Transbay Joint Powers Authority, owner and operator of the multimodal Salesforce Transit Centre, has announced the opening of MODI, an inventive Mexican-Italian fusion restaurant, in the heart of the Transbay neighbourhood. Serving as the first restaurant activation on the ground floor of Natoma Street between First and Second Streets, MODI, joins three other Centre restaurants opened in 2023: Per Diem, Tycoon Kitchen, and Charleys Cheesesteak.
MODI's grand opening is an illustration of the continued reinvigoration of Downtown San Francisco as workers, visitors and riders return; as well as a demonstration of TJPA's commitment to the neighborhood's economic vitality and highlighting the important role tenant space activations are to San Francisco's downtown economy.
"MODI's grand opening complements the vision of the Salesforce Transit Center as a vibrant hub for culture and cuisine," said Adam Van de Water, Executive Director of the Transbay Joint Powers Authority (TJPA)
"This beautiful full-service restaurant will not only provide an outstanding dining experience but also expand on the TJPA's commitment to fostering community connections and supporting local small businesses."
"As one of the City's unique open spaces, the Salesforce Transit Center is not only an iconic destination for residents, workers, and visitors to explore, but it is a place for bringing together the community through food and cultural exchange. So, it's exciting to see MODI adding to this dynamic space that serves thousands of people in San Francisco and from around the world," said San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed.
"San Francisco's small businesses, along with its renowned restaurant scene, not only drive the city's economy—bringing in tens of millions of dollars and creating thousands of jobs—but also provide vibrant spaces for people to gather, dine, and have fun."
"I'm thrilled to welcome MODI to the thriving Transbay neighbourhood," said District Six Board of Supervisor Matt Dorsey.
"Their opening on pedestrian-friendly Natoma Street speaks to our city's resilience and commitment to revitalising our neighbourhoods and will boost economic activity and community connectivity along this pedestrian street.
MODI's opening comes at an important moment with San Francisco's Downtown resurgence, with neighbourhood companies increasing the number of employees back to office work and the City actively leading the development of entertainment zones along with hosting music and entertainment events like "Downtown First Thursdays," where Second Street between Mission and Howard closes for a street celebration, bringing upwards of 10,000 people monthly since May 2024.
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