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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.
The look is pure Chinatown: neon signs and fish tanks in the ground-floor bar, Chinese characters and red tassels in the upstairs and downstairs dining rooms....more
Now in its third location, trendy contemporary Vietnamese spot Slanted Door has found a suitably swank home in the northeast corner of the Ferry Building. The...more
Opened in 1912, Swan Oyster Depot isn't a restaurant, it's a landmark. Today, the fifth generation is behind the original marble counter, and the ground rules...more
No culinary tour of San Francisco would be complete without a visit to a taquería—they're everywhere around town, and locals have all sorts of...more
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