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Exploring the Mission District: All Fiesta, No Siesta!
Local Seafood: The Real San Francisco Treat.
San Francisco is known for many things. Some are good, some are bad and some are downright delicious. This article takes you on a culinary journey, highlighting the best places to find San Francisco's most famous food: seafood. And you thought it was Rice-a-Roni®.
Carnivorous Cravings in San Francisco
When many people think of San Francisco, they think of animal rights activists and vegetarians. But the truth is the city as a whole loves its meats. The City by the Bay has something to offer every type of carnivore: with rustic hamburgers and Kobe beef, wild boar and venison, short ribs and filet mignon, all prepared raw, on grills, skillets, and barbeques.
Coffee Shops with Character
From Los Angeles to British Colombia, the Pacific Coast is without a doubt one of the hottest spots on the planet for good coffee. With Coffee Klatch in San Dimas, Stumptown in Portland, and Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters in Olympia, some of the highest-ranked coffees in the world are roasted right here on the West Coast. And although the Bay Area doesn’t have the same coffee-town reputation as Seattle or Portland, it boasts its fair share of exceptional grinds.
Some of San Francisco's Finest Sommeliers
San Francisco is without a doubt the best situated city in the United States for oenophiles. With Napa, Sonoma, and Mendocino to the north, the Central Coast to the south, and the Sierra Foothills to the east, it is literally bounded on three sides by some of the finest wine growing regions in the world. Couple this with top-tier cuisine and an innovative and daring culinary movement, and there are few places better suited to enjoying a spectacular glass of wine with an awe-inspiring meal.
Vegetarian Dining in San Francisco
As one of the most activist cities in the United States, it’s no surprise that the Bay Area has an abundance of excellent vegetarian dining options. Vegetarian diners have choices as diverse as affordable ethnic vegetarian restaurants and world-renowned vegetarian fine dining eateries. Even outside of explicitly meat-free restaurants there is a culture of vegetarian-friendly dining that permeates menus and waitstaff, allowing even the most hardened vegan to find something that meets their
Late Night Dining In San Francisco
It would be a mistake to believe that greasy-spoon diners are your only dining option after 11pm in San Francisco. Late-night restaurants are serving great food in almost every neighborhood in the city. From fine dining to the perfect midnight sushi, here are some of the best restaurants to check out for those up late.
Exploring Berkeley's Food Scene
Berkeley is home to a myriad of restaurants, markets, and fairs. This article invites the readers to explore both known and unknown venues in this small Bay Area city. The Gourmet Ghetto, now a well-known section of North Berkeley, includes Chez Panisse, the Cheeseboard, fantastic farmers' markets, and plenty of coffee. Other areas of Berkeley are also explored.
San Francisco Fall Food & Wine Events
When fall strikes, food and wine festivals sweep through the Bay Area to celebrate the season. Here are some of the food and wine festivals, street fairs, and other events that are worth attending this fall.