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San Franciscans like to think their town has an edge over New York in the contest to be America's number-one dining destination. Not only does the City by the Bay have thousands of restaurants, dozens of ethnic enclaves, and an informed public, goes their argument, but it also has one huge natural advantage over its rival—it's surrounded by some of the country's best wineries, farms, and coastline. To reap the benefits of this exceptional California produce, gastronomes from all over the world come to visit and shop at the renowned Ferry Building. With its restaurants, food shops, water views, and mythic farmer's market, it's the perfect snapshot of the city's culinary persona.
Regardless of what time of day you sit down at this Financial District tapas bar, Gerald Hirigoyen's menu provides just the right treat: baked eggs with...more
When Alice Waters opened Chez Panisse in 1971, she sparked a "green" revolution that spread around the world. And though focusing on local, artisanal...more
The iconic whitewashed Ferry Building, standing proud at the water's edge behind a row of statuesque palms, is a sight in itself. Situated on a sunny patch of...more
French is the language of romance and cuisine, and Fleur de Lys is fluent in all three. Open 45 years and counting, this is the last of the great continentals,...more
Gary Danko is the city's favorite culinary son; his restaurant is both a serious dining destination and a local favorite. The intimate rooms, adorned with...more
It's not strictly a restaurant, but rather an outdoor shack on Marin's Tomales Bay, built right next to the waterbeds where the oysters grow (it might be the...more
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