Birdsong, a two-Michelin-starred restaurant in San Francisco, offers a dining experience deeply rooted in heritage, drawing inspiration from ancient cooking traditions. Chef Chris Bleidorn honors Bay Area producers and farmers by implementing whole ingredient cooking methods. The open kitchen serves as a stage where culinary arts are performed, providing guests with a thrilling peek into the creation of their meals. Live fire is essential in this high-ceilinged and elegantly appointed dining room. Bleidorn's skill lies in combining the rugged appeal of flame-kissed meats with a delicate touch. His team's impressive variety of techniques wring out every fleck of flavor from pristine ingredients. The restaurant focuses on presenting ingredients in their most flavorful, complete form. Local produce and whole animals are at the epicenter of every dish masterfully created using techniques that include dry aging, fermentation, and hearth-centric cooking.