Who We Are

Palette

Nestled in the Soma neighborhood of San Francisco, Peter J. Hemsley’s Palette feeds innate desires of creative fine dining. Palette’s dishes are centered upon the dynamic relationship between food and art.

Hemsley created Palette to showcase his lifelong interest in art through a dining experience. Palette's creative cuisine centers Hemsley's "Cal Coastal" cooking style rooted in fresh, seasonal produce driven by talented and diverse seafood purveyors along the California Coast.

Peter J. Hemsley

Chef and Proprietor

Palette’s experiential concept is constructed through Peter J. Hemsley’s background as a chef by trade and artist by passion. After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, Peter practiced his culinary craft in the esteemed kitchens of Daniel Boulud, Michael Tusk of Quince and the mythic L’Arpege with chef-proprietor Alain Passard.

Peter’s return to France in 2011 and time working with Passard confirmed the pairing of food and art was his future.

Being a chef is about far more than cooking. It's about mentoring and leading a team, growing relationships inside and out of the restaurant. Farmers, fish mongers and chefs. We all play our part. It's a lifestyle.

Parker Brown / Chef De Cuisine

I became passionate about fine dining and the culture of hospitality while working at the only Relais & Chateau property in Hawai'i at the Hotel Wailea and at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills while working for chef Jean-Georges.

Ja Sean Hall / General Manager

Idrovo's favorite dessert is the tres leches cake. She's even developing her own recipe with her mother for this sweet classic.

Lorena Idrovo / Head of Pastry

I view hospitality and cocktail creation as an artistic expression. It combines a passion for creativity, a hunger for knowledge, and a desire to create experiences for guests. In that way art is very similar to hospitality, it’s how it makes you feel.

Trevin Hutchins / Bar Manager

My love for wine and hospitality began back home in Peru; since then I’ve been lucky to work around the world doing what I love the most.

Franz Zarate / Sommelier II + Floor Manager

I realized that storytelling was a passion of mine at a very young age. Being able to constantly share different narratives in a creative manner is something that food + art can always offer.

Sarah Niderost / Lead Marketing Associate

I'm an ardent food enthusiast, but art is my true passion. I'm grateful to be in a position where I can support artists' endeavors in a beautiful gallery worthy of their work.

Lena Conley / Gallery Coordinator