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"disqusTitle": "Bay Area Bites' Downtown San Francisco Restaurant Guide for Visitors",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81682\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/421758680/in/photolist-DgCao-GeZKS-6Rvj6S-azyQej-9iNMkk-9zS2n-57ncaR-7eMgVB-ao2ZF3-cqwDLh-9dQFJG-e5PGcM-ADJZ-dujo7j-5EDCfU-7LEkjv-71oBVD-8RgBZy-9JQZxw-wktEY-6SdFiE-8Pud4h-mVofLV-4y4JcZ-7XvGrt-6LSKRa-dwCCjH-5vDSaf-jwbxeq-8LLdzN-jw9nsc-56sEnC-4sPeuW-ha3FUZ-kAyysP-9BCGZ-bp94Kh-9dQGk7-jw9qgt-4Zw5jB-7cX26-c9BtzG-bp94E3-dpzQdr-5BNoE-7cX1s-bErDga-iwBcu-5fnrR-edNddw\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/421758680_bf2681bf29_z.jpg\" alt=\"Hundreds of thousands of people visit San Francisco every year. But, where do they all eat? Photo: Trey Ratcliff/Flickr\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81682\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hundreds of thousands of people visit San Francisco every year. But, where do they all eat? Photo: Trey Ratcliff/Flickr\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So you're visiting San Francisco, or you have out-of-town guests staying in the city and want to point them in the right direction for food. We've compiled a rough guide of San Francisco bites in the downtown area -- since that's where the vast majority of tourists stay and explore. Some of these are classic San Francisco (oysters on the bay, hipster bars, hole-in-the-wall burritos) and some are lesser-known spots that are must-visits because of their tasty food or unique meals. Try some; try all. We're just keeping you on your toes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The guide is primarily aimed at downtown San Francisco and divided into quicker eats for lunch, sit-down places for dinner (or a big lunch), coffee and tea spots, and bars. If you want to venture further afield and ride BART a few stops, we've also suggested a few places that you may have heard of or that would make any list of places to visit in the city on the Bay. Use the Google Map at the bottom to find locations and to plan your eating foray.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let us know what you think after you try some of these. Or, tell us what we missed that our visitors simply have to eat while they're here.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>FOOD - Lunch, Snacks, Quick Hits\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81607\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/markets\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/7165771078_e776153d10_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Gary Yost Photography for CUESA/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81607\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/cuesa/7165771078/in/photolist-bVds6d-bVdBxj-bVdfnA-cnpfvN-cnV4RN-cnUURs\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Yost/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/markets\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ferry Building Farmers Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Farmers Market,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\nFerry Building Plaza\u003cbr>\n(415) 291-3276\u003cbr>\nTues, Thurs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>Local farmers sell produce, meat, and cheeses. Be sure to get a Rueben sandwich from the \u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Wise Sons\u003c/a> booth on Tuesday or Thursday – though be warned that there may be a line. And check out the sandwiches from \u003ca href=\"http://4505meats.com/\" target=\"_blank\">4505 Meats\u003c/a> on Thursday.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81610\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.hogislandoysters.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/4737660826_60bcb43c45_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Renee Suen/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81610\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/sifu_renka/4737660826/in/photolist-8dDKvm-6r8kX9-aFetT-aFeti-aFesX-7zAY5Q-aFeu4-avKMrk-avNt6y-avNapE-avKTCz-avNc7y-avKRXx-avNgCN-avNjij-avKD3Z-avNkZd-avNdqQ-avNpEh-avNnPu-a3Vwy-6BmXY5-hYPwgX-7hp4pS-cuhXym-7a8mUo-6BhMCH-6BhLHi-6BhMsM-6BhMUk-6BmX9f-6BmWAG-6BmWYS-6BmXfJ-6BhLz2-7eknEA-by4SZG-fK6CX9-8VR1iU-8VMWxk-4C1uF1-eew6ni-eew6Yv-eeBQ3s-FxsMZ-9HwQhk-cDkpwS-ai3Etg-e1a4wZ-nmKwGd\" target=\"_blank\">Renee Suen/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hogislandoysters.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Hog Island Oyster Co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Oysters,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n(415) 391-7117\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sun, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Sit next to the water and enjoy fresh oysters from nearby Tomales Bay. Inside the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a>.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81611\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/11336812673_38030e8f66_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: dsleeter_2000/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81611\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/dsleeter_2000/11336812673/in/photolist-igN8rt-71fhuq-8dKvxu-8dKuKS-9rZN2X-7vJxH2-8Wzvv8-6AzvHh-6AzvY5-jjpRYe-jjrhKp-7wBS9v-8WCzqh-a8ydY-8MnJjp-665SYs-4bfemG-ckaTp3-HuoY9-cvZ7V7-4bbgeM-4bffdq-4bffXY-7sZmMa-2yUBDs-ckaNVE-84Z8EY-4dAAo6-KzrMx-8dA4da-hYP1zd-3A7Ffi-fCNmwE-fCLDvu-8eatbE-2X8mH2-eiKfrV-eiQYB5-eiKfeK-eiKfnx-eiQYEY-eiQYD5-eiQYGQ-6mdnsQ-3pzCkP-6xZ95w-6xZ7m9-6xZamL-6xV2J8-6xZ8sG\" target=\"_blank\">dsleeter_2000/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cowgirl Creamery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Cheese, Sandwiches,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n(415) 392-4000\u003cbr>\nCafé: Mon-Sat, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sun, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Buy the local cheeses at their store or visit the Sidekick Café and Milk Bar for sandwiches and snacks. Inside the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a>.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81612\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.yanksing.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6091307666_f62b56d2a4_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Andi Fisher/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81612\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/andi_fisher/6091307666/in/photolist-ahgxxY-ahdLEv-ahgYjN-ahdLYx-ahecmZ-ahh2bU-ahgYib-2xtZb-ahgxDq-ahdLUH-ahecgP-ahgYd7-ahecea-ahgYaw-ahh29h-ahgYns-ahgxGy-ahh25y-4hCoCJ-9iZ7XF-9k1WXP-ahdLJn-K6d8N-5zDHxX-K6kDx-K6er3-K6nm2-K6kQH-K6dww-K6djE-K6ocD-K6kZz-K6mg2-K6g8k-K68wb-K6991-K6c7Y-K6kdX-K6889-K6aBA-K6joF-K6inV-K6h9B-K69Hw-K6jXa-K6iKt-K6jMk-K6jCR-K69oG-bSHFQP\" target=\"_blank\">Andi Fisher/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yanksing.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Yank Sing\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Dim Sum,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n49 Stevenson St\u003cbr>\n(415) 541-4949\u003cbr>\n101 Spear St (at One Rincon Center)\u003cbr>\n(415) 781-1111\u003cbr>\nBoth locations open: Mon-Fri, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For some of the best dim sum in the city. Try the soup dumplings and pork buns. Make reservations or take to-go.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81615\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.zerozerosf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/9761119874_084169a5c3_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: torbakhopper/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81615\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/gazeronly/9761119874/in/photolist-8qYD1N-8qVvEg-cc1udd-cc1uwu-97teQ3-fSyhSf-8qVvDr-fXT9Lj-9DJdH3-9w1YtU-9w1YBq-8wPEDg-8KH22Z-8P1Fjo-fbXTkY-fEgvAa-dyczyp-dyi8Sw-8qnFNr\" target=\"_blank\">torbakhopper/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zerozerosf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Zero Zero\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Italian, Pizza,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n826 Folsom St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 348-8800\u003cbr>\nSun-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri, Sat, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Mon- Fri, closed 2:30 – 4 p.m.)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>For the pizza (try the Fillmore) and the salted ice cream.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81616\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.katanayausa.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/5031624453_2ced08c225_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Dave Carner/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81616\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/d-ashes/5031624453/in/photolist-dBaRk5-dycFh3-ap5FPE-9UFoFU-2fZbX6-2fZbYa-7XNCkg-8Aui9w-8LrEgh-8rzbWM-7X2Am8-7M8j4h-JQtQe-7oF6Zh-6YyTDN-8KaDE3-6xFJdV-6xKTcy-mXf9wg-6nMqrY-mXh5pJ-6xKTbW-8ECoDK-8EFxL1-mZ5ngc-mZ5p8M-mZ5oHi-mZ5nG2-6m4Tya-6E2Jo7-6xFJf8-6xKTbo-9LqmBc-6y4oVp-6xKTa7-9Lt8K3-cJ2aGS-9TkYG3-7EtxWD-6Ae78z-6Aifeu-ay8e5p-avbBbB-ebkrPK-ebkqZX-aXBA6D-6Gbdpz-8XgbBj-8Xd9dR-8XgctN\" target=\"_blank\">Dave Carner/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.katanayausa.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Katana-Ya\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Japanese, Ramen,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n430 Geary St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 771-1280\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>Go to try the extra spicy ramen (or any of the ramen).\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81677\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-castillo-mason-san-francisco\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3680991726_eabb808306_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Frank Chen/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81677\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/geekstinkbreath/3680991726/in/photolist-6Bh3AA-ehPiLr\" target=\"_blank\">Frank Chen/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-castillo-mason-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria Castillo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Mexican (burritos), \u003c/em>$\u003cbr>\n10 Mason St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 986-0426\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>You can’t visit San Francisco without visiting a hole-in-the-wall taqueria that secretly has amazing food. Get the super burrito and you’ll have leftovers. Cash only.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81622\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.superdupersf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6366847733_9afd62ac28_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jun Seita/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81622\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jseita/6366847733/in/photolist-7Vxeqk-7VAtkA-7VxeqR-7Vxeri-9coweE-dRMtqw-dXMs2Z-dXT9Xs-dXT8Nq-dXMuya-eJCXTh-eFwihU-f6Buk5-bE7djE-bGxTsx-bymLfx-7RdzGf-7RdvM7-7Ran5g-7RdCRh-7RdytL-7RaoqR-7RanCt-859vPb-9Js5oZ-9Js5wk-9nf5TE-bEuKrw-akHoKr-dKBetw-d7F39j-mticAK-aGBL1M-aGBHit-btRciN-db4JV7-brR4vQ-c113K7-c113Fd-mpdWct-bEKWpe-bEKWuv-dpQhf2-bCk3Xk-aF3D4V-cKcQn9-8fkBhK-fEMLnw-aA1VU6-aCW9U1\" target=\"_blank\">Jun Seita/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.superdupersf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Super Duper\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Burgers,\u003c/em> $\u003cbr>\n721 Market St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 538-3437\u003cbr>\nMon-Wed, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thurs, Fri, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n783 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 882-1750\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n98 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 974-1200\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat, Sun, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>The motto is: fast food burgers, slow food values. Yes, it’s a chain, but it’s a San Francisco chain. Small burgers made from Niman Ranch beef, and be sure to get a shake with that.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>FOOD – Sit-down/Fine Dining \u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81623\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.farmerbrownsf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/2447170115_2a125ac640_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Dennis Yang/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81623\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennis/2447170115/in/photolist-4Jfoqc-88zhvG-GiJPV-2D64t-mLtni-qth28-mLtBm-mLtuk-mLtVc-4zCqs2-qth6b-GiEaN-mLu22-mLtMx-4zCqsv-2uK5Zt-qtgYL-2uPCn7-qth3W-GiEjh-mLt8p-2uPxKo-2uK4oa-2uPvkE-7Ydwx5-PTyWs-5KdvaW-qXJ81-5K9fN2-2uPAhW-7bFn8X-7bFpKX-76NuBm-kdGkD-ixPjn-6TFC2K-7Y6rX6-kdGkW-m3mKt-6TFCiH-kdGmD-7bFFSD-kdGks-349jv2-6sT6zL-m3mvV-9RD44R-3AEnRs-3AEoMQ-3AEo61\" target=\"_blank\">Dennis Yang/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.farmerbrownsf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Farmerbrown\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Soul Food,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n25 Mason St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 409-3276\u003cbr>\nTues-Thurs, Sun, 5:30 – 10 p.m., Fri, Sat, 5 – 11 p.m. (Weekend brunch: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> San Franciscans brunch at a higher-than-average rate; join them. If you can’t make it for weekend brunch, you can still try the fried chicken and waffles, and the jalapeno cornbread.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81624\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.slanteddoor.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3440719272_aaf4766e2c_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Suzi Edwards-Alexander\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81624\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/suziedwards/3440719272/in/photolist-6f3zY5-8Hnn8J-8Hjors-8HgfHM-8Hjoc2-8HiVba-8HmYLJ-8Hj23n-8HiT7K-8Hjj4p-brwHtj-bErzSe-bEryhr-8HjJUT-8HmKP7-8Hj5QB-8Hjyhi-8HiB3v-8HiMKa-8HiL1z-8HnC2J-8HmNUU-8HiDXg-8HiXpD-8Hjadv-3d1MaY-brwCgy-brwH3Q-brwHHJ-bErC9c-bErCVD-brwFq7-brwCys-brwEJ7-brwDyA-brwHgb-brwF5E-bErBtH-bErBKk-brwJry-24bBA9-6go47D-247bwv-4WwGXe-4TKT54-4ayztu-4TKTwk-5RvSkQ-4TQ7KS-6gsfLL\" target=\"_blank\">Suzi Edwards-Alexander\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.slanteddoor.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Slanted Door\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Vietnamese,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n(415) 861-8032\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun, lunch 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; everyday, afternoon tea 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Modern Vietnamese with views of the Bay. Call to make a reservation. Inside the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Bonus:\u003c/strong> The Slanted Door just won the 2014 \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/S-F-chefs-Phan-Patterson-take-James-Beard-awards-5455272.phphttp://\" target=\"_blank\">James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant\u003c/a> in the country.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81676\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/san-francisco-bay-area/michael-mina\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/michaelmina-190x190.png\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Michael Mina SF/Instagram\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81676\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Michael Mina SF/Instagra\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/san-francisco-bay-area/michael-mina\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Michael Mina\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>California,\u003c/em> $$$$\u003cbr>\n252 California St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 397-9222\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner: Sun-Thurs, 5:30 – 10 p.m., Fri, Sat, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. (Lounge opens 11:30 a.m. Mon-Fri)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Michael Mina is known for his high-quality American-style food, with five restaurants around San Francisco. Try the one that is his namesake. The tasting menu will give you a range of plates and you’ll leave having earned the title of “foodie.” \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81675\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.5a5stk.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/942938_527968133916808_1224763517_n-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of 5A5 Steak Lounge\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81675\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of 5A5 Steak Lounge\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.5a5stk.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>5A5 Steak Lounge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Steak,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n244 Jackson St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 989-2539\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 5 – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 5 – 10:30 p.m. Sun, 5 – 9 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For one of the best steakhouses in the city. Get the truffle fries and Hamachi shooters with your meat. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81672\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.colibrimexicanbistro.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6244585824_32b492194f_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Yuichi Sakuraba/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81672\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/skrb/6244585824/in/photolist-goRxNJ-avP8NQ-avLn9e-avLkLZ-avNYUW-avLsE2-avP6po-avP3vj-avLq1R-avPac9-avPbuC-eeBJ3q-4UzXd3-JQiQC-goRFjq-goSm6y-goSoXX-goSnGw-goSh3K-goRrRy-goSets-eeBS9W\" target=\"_blank\">Yuichi Sakuraba/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.colibrimexicanbistro.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Colibri Mexican Bistro\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Mexican,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n438 Geary St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 440-2737\u003cbr>\nMon, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Tues-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Fri, 11:30 – midnight Sat, 10:30 a.m. – midnight, Sun, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For sit-down Mexican food, Colibri is the place to go. The most popular dish is the chicken mole and on the weekends try the bottomless mimosa brunch. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>COFFEE/TEA: \u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81671\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.bluebottlecoffee.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/5318061117_b903f3900e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jake Przespo/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81671\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jakeprzespo/5318061117/in/photolist-96WshV-8dD7t1-6982VW-7Gnt1B-77RrpW-bER8CW-6xR7eU-begpQH-97QXdc-hraoQr-aW1wHD-7zMfQR-2N9R6-eKnyrS-6n9dkB-5CVKbL-5K7cn7-9z9Nez-6EzPZt-8c3JPs-86d61E-dNr3KX-dDn9TC-6wMU7g-e8Buai-87Siqm-8fsvtS-dWCBMm-eha1VT-adYHuH-93FkuZ-7SDuQK-5Vevjm-h1rkHJ-giUP3r-8o2n1Y-bTNBqD-89y1LQ-apWetQ-5YoZyK-dVEaW9-7ABw5-de7ptQ-bsbZ34-egd2JH-5u9Qj2-7mCt32-5eY3KC-bCMRBy-5Va8iM\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Przespo/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bluebottlecoffee.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Blue Bottle\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Coffee,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n66 Mint St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 495-3394\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\nNo phone\u003cbr>\nBoth locations: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat, Sun, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Blue Bottle coffee is micro-roasted and hand-made. This is not the place to go for a quickly rushed cup of caffeine. The Mint Plaza location also serves breakfast.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81670\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.samovarlife.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/4299519264_1e6623959e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Scott Beale/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81670\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/laughingsquid/4299519264/in/photolist-fjfW9k-dAT8DS-7xWahu-7L5zrg-7L5zC4-7xW9FJ-fuk2PV-81j5o5-81j5jy-fA3r4j-4hCpy3-4U9jSN-8p2NSu-6MfJic-6Am8iu-7L9xZA-6Amand-6Am9gL-dMfzoJ-4hCq77-4hykAi-7su2Xc-4hCpYJ-9BHXFK-4hyk3x-3MtdsF-7L9xAC-7L9xQj-P7WPL-dGxzpJ-3Mxv4u-dMfzjJ-9QppQ4-4hCpRm-81fVnr-eAooo7-9B5U63-5WhEXC-6hYgJg-6rzSaC-5Wdncv-5WdntT-ojUC2-bxQSBU-ojUAs-ojUzk-ojUDx-bxQSuQ-GL1j1-GL1iU\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Beale/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.samovarlife.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Samovar Tea Lounge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Tea,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n730 Howard St. (Yerba Buena Gardens, upper terrace)\u003cbr>\n(415) 227-9400\u003cbr>\nSun-Wed, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thurs-Sat, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Sit overlooking the park and enjoy a cup of tea with light food. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>BARS:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81668\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.bourbonandbranch.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3967876371_30913d135e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Zagat Buzz/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81668\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/zagatbuzz/3967876371/in/photolist-73Cppz-5ZkUua-73GovL-5WgUuh-73Go9A-Q3p5A-9eoA6T-5yE3DE-8Tattk-qimh2-8TauN6-nt5oW-6RHeGS-5BpBqZ-8TgwdN-6RHeFy-5ZkUs8-qiswe-qig1w-4vpNw5-QrTj5-5ZkUoR-sroB2-62Dzme-62Dzie-62HQHj-5t1psQ-qihEn-6NYqUW-5WgUrC-Q3Vka-8Td8XS-8TctM5-8TaqUe-Q3pom-Q3pnA-qioRu-6NYqkQ-5sW1pr-8Tcndu-KuZyR-8Tc9XW-8TbgZb-8Te6CQ-8Tf243-8Tc6M8-8Tajb2-8Tdsmh-8TesJo-8T8fhv\" target=\"_blank\">Zagat Buzz/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bourbonandbranch.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bourbon & Branch\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Bar,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n501 Jones St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 346-1735\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> The speakeasy-style bar may seem over-the-top and hipster (and \u003cem>sooo\u003c/em> San Francisco), but the atmosphere is something you have to experience and the drinks are delicious. Try the cucumber gimlet. Call ahead for reservations and the “secret” password. And, yes, that hidden door you walked right past is the front entrance. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81667\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.pressclubsf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3980577033_bbaf8a55df_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jennifer Conley/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81667\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferconley/3980577033/in/photolist-74KuSv-74Ku2n-9awFzn-62HzBY-62DhGF-74jMsT-74jM9r-74oFWS-74jMdB-74oGw5-74jMck-74oGwU-74jMCi-74oGyd-74jMDv-74oGdo-74jMfk-74jMxc-74oGfh-74jMkR-4Nh7hC-74oG5s-74jMuF-74oG2y-74jMhn-74jMiV-74oGxq-74oG8Q-74jMwn-74oGu9-74jMCX-74oGk1-74oGtG-74oGAb-74jMeD-74oGvm-74jM9M-74oGgW-74oFUE-5UrJFb-8y7i1u-8y4k2e-8y4haB-8y4nxv-8y6T5f-8y7srC-8y4wop-8y7Fo7-c2WDkY-74Ksbx/\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Conley/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pressclubsf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Press Club\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Wine bar,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n20 Yerba Buena Lane\u003cbr>\n(415) 744-5000\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 4 – 11 p.m. Fri, Sat, 2 – 11 p.m. Sun, 2 – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> When you visit the Bay Area, you have to drink some wine. It’s a rule. Enjoy the variety offered at Press Club in their lounge. Check that a private event hasn’t blocked out the place first. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81666\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.cellarmakerbrewing.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/13337162204_9f9d6ff8f6_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Adam Jackson/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81666\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/adamjackson/13337162204/in/photolist-mjx1nB-mjyrEu-mjx7qD\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Jackson/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cellarmakerbrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cellarmaker Brewing Co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Beer,\u003c/em>$$\u003cbr>\n1150 Howard St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 863-3940\u003cbr>\nTues-Fri, 3 – 11 p.m. Sat, noon – 11 p.m. Sun 2 – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>If beer is your thing. Do a sampling of all their local brews.\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>FURTHER AFIELD:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp> (looking for San Francisco adventure)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81665\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.biritecreamery.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/369137176_0306184a51_o-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Meg Hourihan/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81665\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/megnut/369137176/in/photolist-9pwfyJ-4NtWF9-9ptefF-9pwfzS-9EHPjb-9NBb4v-dJ1bGk-9NBcRz-hHC32d-9NDYLW-3o1pMM-apXrbr-apXkgF-5Neawk-ds3ai4-2QPMhS-6NYrJj-6NYrsS-2QKoJt-2QKosg-2QPPrf-6Ufe2D-6UfdVn-yBVC5-4r4MuX-4NDCsv-6s2skp-6B3QHR-4JnRX6-au4hUY-arpWq2-dVhg44-6dCMsJ-5ZdS9r-8oANvX-5imxU2-4F6d3S-cFuzgy-4DJ5VT-5nt3XT-5nt41R-5nxgiN-5iqQGb-4NpHUz-dmRpYv-bRwhFK-4GDm6X-4GDo1r-4GDkFp-4GHrSG\" target=\"_blank\">Meg Hourihan/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.biritecreamery.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bi-Rite Creamery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Dessert, Ice cream,\u003c/em> $\u003cbr>\n3692 18th St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 626-5600\u003cbr>\nSun-Thurs, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For the small-batch ice cream, made from local ingredients. Be sure to try the salted caramel flavor. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81664\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/4665166615_b4d249c8a4_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jenly/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81664\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jenly/4665166615/in/photolist-6vBaB-6R8tr2-azFrjR-a9x9VH-a9zX2y-a9x9Rc-a9x9P8-eaNbWR-c7h9xw-7wbox4-azFsBF-87fcva-7DiT3m-7Df6oc-3eQSyU-8inV62-hHB13X-592SS3-592SGS-4dPqrk-9NEvj3-4QYdrL-9NEuBy-9NEuY1-25Vz91-desxwK-55rYNr-55wdJS-4N41wY-55rYBZ-cinkVj-4Mkmzj-28HsHz-25VJcw-7wrBnY-4nWfL2-772v6v-4o1ezh-55wceC-DMgtD-5j22mS-4dPq9F-dFW17t-2GTZdn-hHChkT-5nxgR7-25VDJj-4o1mHA-bcWZ1T-4o1jFG\" target=\"_blank\">Jenly/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Tartine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Bakery,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n600 Guerrero St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 487-2600\u003cbr>\nMon, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tues, Wed, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Thurs, Fri, 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Tartine may be the most well-known bakery in San Francisco. Get fresh warm bread after 4:30 p.m. or sweets anytime. Expect a line – a long line. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81661\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.troublecoffee.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3588623294_192b613bbd_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Premshree Pillai/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81661\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/premshree/3588623294/in/photolist-79S5P2-79mr1z-2nEkS-nctSmH-dZfGoW-dZaeHV-45y5ks-6ixeKR-6t7CFq-881SJs-d2qVif-5SXsNe-5SjVaH-6SxGjp-7CnWqK-7pfSny-7FQTBC-b5KANB-8u3v8u\" target=\"_blank\">Premshree Pillai/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.troublecoffee.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Trouble Coffee Co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Toast, coffee,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n4033 Judah St.\u003cbr>\n(800) 555-1212\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> You heard of \u003ca href=\"http://www.psmag.com/navigation/health-and-behavior/toast-story-latest-artisanal-food-craze-72676/\" target=\"_blank\">$4 artisan toast\u003c/a>? This is where it started. Trouble Coffee is small; it’s hip; and it serves very few things: coconuts, cinnamon toast, coffee. But, what it serves it serves well. Cash only. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78542\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.ichisushi.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Hale-ICHI_HighRes-07-feature-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Alanna Hale\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-78542\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Alanna Hale\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ichisushi.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>ICHI Sushi + NI Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sushi,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n3282 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 525-4750\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 5:30 – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 5:30 – 11 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> ICHI just opened its new, bigger location and the popular spot has been packed with sushi-lovers. Make a reservation and just do omakase – the chef will bring you a series of tasty dishes. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81660\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.statebirdsf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/9320221966_deac990f8e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: karmacamilleeon/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81660\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/karmacamilleeon/9320221966/in/photolist-fcAzhb-fcAwoL-kWRUi-cb869S-cbVEUQ-bV4DiH-fcAx21-fcmft6-fcAz5s-fcAzM1-fcmeHv-fcAyk5-fcmehx-fcAyNC-fcAwzm-dqqBhY-d7aavW-d7aa21-d7aaf5-d7a9Pm-cVPErU-dTMEX5-dTG3hg-dTG3wv-dTMEJC-dTG3DF-dTMFns-dTMFtE-aLzwoH-c968M1-c9691o-2fqC2-bn6zEh-bA1rRz-bn6Adw-bA1ryR-bn6zL7-bA1rrX-bn6zXq-bA1rNx-bA1rBK-bA1rKc-dGmy9d-c9DjKE-eg1SY8-h8s9Tn-mz9sHu-dag8bR-jXtiMZ-b7MirM\" target=\"_blank\">karmacamilleeon/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.statebirdsf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>State Bird Provisions\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>American, tapas,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n1529 Fillmore St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 795-1272\u003cbr>\nSun-Thurs, 5:30 – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 5:30 – 11 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Because it just tastes so good – and you can judge for yourself if it’s worth the hype. Make reservations if you can get them, or stand in line before it opens. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81659\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-taqueria-san-francisco-2\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6793403008_dcce87b362_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Wally Gobetz/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81659\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/6793403008/in/photolist-bmiY35-bzdQ28-ndWdYB-bzdQat-bzdQ8p-bzdQ5X-bzdQ6Z-3afG9X-4TKPKM-6bEFTo-y1qwE-xJK5C-4TQ4ey-4TQ4gd-4ob1MK-4TQ4bf-6KbZDS-Evk1z-EvjZB-xv7Za\" target=\"_blank\">Wally Gobetz/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-taqueria-san-francisco-2\">\u003cstrong>La Taqueria\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Mexican, burritos\u003c/em>, $\u003cbr>\n2889 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 285-7117\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> It is a fact universally recognized that the highest concentration of the best burritos is in the Mission. If you venture to the neighborhood on BART, then you’ll want to check out a classic taqueria and La Taqueria is the worst-kept secret in the area. Get the carne asada burrito and the carnitas taco with everything on it. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use the Google Map below to find the different places in our list or sort by category. Let us know in the comments if we forgot your favorite downtown San Francisco spot or places you always take out-of-towners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://mapsengine.google.com/map/u/0/edit?mid=zddXFVlErmSw.kgXtTNCSDUxo\">\u003cstrong>View Full-Sized Map\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cdiv class=\"single-video\">\u003ciframe src=\"https://mapsengine.google.com/map/u/0/embed?mid=zddXFVlErmSw.kgXtTNCSDUxo\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/div>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want some more options? Check out the \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.kqed.org/checkplease/2014/05/06/union-square-checklist-from-check-please-bay-area/\">\u003cstrong>Union Square Checklist from Check, Please! Bay Area\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>! If you are looking for great eateries in San Francisco’s Union Square the producers of the show selected 10 of the best restaurants from past seasons near the iconic landmark.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81682\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 640px\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/stuckincustoms/421758680/in/photolist-DgCao-GeZKS-6Rvj6S-azyQej-9iNMkk-9zS2n-57ncaR-7eMgVB-ao2ZF3-cqwDLh-9dQFJG-e5PGcM-ADJZ-dujo7j-5EDCfU-7LEkjv-71oBVD-8RgBZy-9JQZxw-wktEY-6SdFiE-8Pud4h-mVofLV-4y4JcZ-7XvGrt-6LSKRa-dwCCjH-5vDSaf-jwbxeq-8LLdzN-jw9nsc-56sEnC-4sPeuW-ha3FUZ-kAyysP-9BCGZ-bp94Kh-9dQGk7-jw9qgt-4Zw5jB-7cX26-c9BtzG-bp94E3-dpzQdr-5BNoE-7cX1s-bErDga-iwBcu-5fnrR-edNddw\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/421758680_bf2681bf29_z.jpg\" alt=\"Hundreds of thousands of people visit San Francisco every year. But, where do they all eat? Photo: Trey Ratcliff/Flickr\" width=\"640\" height=\"423\" class=\"size-full wp-image-81682\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hundreds of thousands of people visit San Francisco every year. But, where do they all eat? Photo: Trey Ratcliff/Flickr\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>So you're visiting San Francisco, or you have out-of-town guests staying in the city and want to point them in the right direction for food. We've compiled a rough guide of San Francisco bites in the downtown area -- since that's where the vast majority of tourists stay and explore. Some of these are classic San Francisco (oysters on the bay, hipster bars, hole-in-the-wall burritos) and some are lesser-known spots that are must-visits because of their tasty food or unique meals. Try some; try all. We're just keeping you on your toes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The guide is primarily aimed at downtown San Francisco and divided into quicker eats for lunch, sit-down places for dinner (or a big lunch), coffee and tea spots, and bars. If you want to venture further afield and ride BART a few stops, we've also suggested a few places that you may have heard of or that would make any list of places to visit in the city on the Bay. Use the Google Map at the bottom to find locations and to plan your eating foray.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Let us know what you think after you try some of these. Or, tell us what we missed that our visitors simply have to eat while they're here.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>FOOD - Lunch, Snacks, Quick Hits\u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81607\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/markets\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/7165771078_e776153d10_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Gary Yost Photography for CUESA/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81607\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/cuesa/7165771078/in/photolist-bVds6d-bVdBxj-bVdfnA-cnpfvN-cnV4RN-cnUURs\" target=\"_blank\">Gary Yost/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cuesa.org/markets\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Ferry Building Farmers Market\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Farmers Market,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\nFerry Building Plaza\u003cbr>\n(415) 291-3276\u003cbr>\nTues, Thurs, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sat, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>Local farmers sell produce, meat, and cheeses. Be sure to get a Rueben sandwich from the \u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Wise Sons\u003c/a> booth on Tuesday or Thursday – though be warned that there may be a line. And check out the sandwiches from \u003ca href=\"http://4505meats.com/\" target=\"_blank\">4505 Meats\u003c/a> on Thursday.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81610\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.hogislandoysters.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/4737660826_60bcb43c45_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Renee Suen/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81610\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/sifu_renka/4737660826/in/photolist-8dDKvm-6r8kX9-aFetT-aFeti-aFesX-7zAY5Q-aFeu4-avKMrk-avNt6y-avNapE-avKTCz-avNc7y-avKRXx-avNgCN-avNjij-avKD3Z-avNkZd-avNdqQ-avNpEh-avNnPu-a3Vwy-6BmXY5-hYPwgX-7hp4pS-cuhXym-7a8mUo-6BhMCH-6BhLHi-6BhMsM-6BhMUk-6BmX9f-6BmWAG-6BmWYS-6BmXfJ-6BhLz2-7eknEA-by4SZG-fK6CX9-8VR1iU-8VMWxk-4C1uF1-eew6ni-eew6Yv-eeBQ3s-FxsMZ-9HwQhk-cDkpwS-ai3Etg-e1a4wZ-nmKwGd\" target=\"_blank\">Renee Suen/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.hogislandoysters.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Hog Island Oyster Co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Oysters,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n(415) 391-7117\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sat, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sun, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Sit next to the water and enjoy fresh oysters from nearby Tomales Bay. Inside the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a>.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81611\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/11336812673_38030e8f66_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: dsleeter_2000/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81611\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/dsleeter_2000/11336812673/in/photolist-igN8rt-71fhuq-8dKvxu-8dKuKS-9rZN2X-7vJxH2-8Wzvv8-6AzvHh-6AzvY5-jjpRYe-jjrhKp-7wBS9v-8WCzqh-a8ydY-8MnJjp-665SYs-4bfemG-ckaTp3-HuoY9-cvZ7V7-4bbgeM-4bffdq-4bffXY-7sZmMa-2yUBDs-ckaNVE-84Z8EY-4dAAo6-KzrMx-8dA4da-hYP1zd-3A7Ffi-fCNmwE-fCLDvu-8eatbE-2X8mH2-eiKfrV-eiQYB5-eiKfeK-eiKfnx-eiQYEY-eiQYD5-eiQYGQ-6mdnsQ-3pzCkP-6xZ95w-6xZ7m9-6xZamL-6xV2J8-6xZ8sG\" target=\"_blank\">dsleeter_2000/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cowgirlcreamery.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cowgirl Creamery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Cheese, Sandwiches,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n(415) 392-4000\u003cbr>\nCafé: Mon-Sat, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sun, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Buy the local cheeses at their store or visit the Sidekick Café and Milk Bar for sandwiches and snacks. Inside the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a>.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81612\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.yanksing.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6091307666_f62b56d2a4_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Andi Fisher/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81612\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/andi_fisher/6091307666/in/photolist-ahgxxY-ahdLEv-ahgYjN-ahdLYx-ahecmZ-ahh2bU-ahgYib-2xtZb-ahgxDq-ahdLUH-ahecgP-ahgYd7-ahecea-ahgYaw-ahh29h-ahgYns-ahgxGy-ahh25y-4hCoCJ-9iZ7XF-9k1WXP-ahdLJn-K6d8N-5zDHxX-K6kDx-K6er3-K6nm2-K6kQH-K6dww-K6djE-K6ocD-K6kZz-K6mg2-K6g8k-K68wb-K6991-K6c7Y-K6kdX-K6889-K6aBA-K6joF-K6inV-K6h9B-K69Hw-K6jXa-K6iKt-K6jMk-K6jCR-K69oG-bSHFQP\" target=\"_blank\">Andi Fisher/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yanksing.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Yank Sing\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Dim Sum,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n49 Stevenson St\u003cbr>\n(415) 541-4949\u003cbr>\n101 Spear St (at One Rincon Center)\u003cbr>\n(415) 781-1111\u003cbr>\nBoth locations open: Mon-Fri, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For some of the best dim sum in the city. Try the soup dumplings and pork buns. Make reservations or take to-go.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81615\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.zerozerosf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/9761119874_084169a5c3_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: torbakhopper/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81615\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/gazeronly/9761119874/in/photolist-8qYD1N-8qVvEg-cc1udd-cc1uwu-97teQ3-fSyhSf-8qVvDr-fXT9Lj-9DJdH3-9w1YtU-9w1YBq-8wPEDg-8KH22Z-8P1Fjo-fbXTkY-fEgvAa-dyczyp-dyi8Sw-8qnFNr\" target=\"_blank\">torbakhopper/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.zerozerosf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Zero Zero\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Italian, Pizza,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n826 Folsom St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 348-8800\u003cbr>\nSun-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri, Sat, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. (Mon- Fri, closed 2:30 – 4 p.m.)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>For the pizza (try the Fillmore) and the salted ice cream.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81616\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.katanayausa.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/5031624453_2ced08c225_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Dave Carner/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81616\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/d-ashes/5031624453/in/photolist-dBaRk5-dycFh3-ap5FPE-9UFoFU-2fZbX6-2fZbYa-7XNCkg-8Aui9w-8LrEgh-8rzbWM-7X2Am8-7M8j4h-JQtQe-7oF6Zh-6YyTDN-8KaDE3-6xFJdV-6xKTcy-mXf9wg-6nMqrY-mXh5pJ-6xKTbW-8ECoDK-8EFxL1-mZ5ngc-mZ5p8M-mZ5oHi-mZ5nG2-6m4Tya-6E2Jo7-6xFJf8-6xKTbo-9LqmBc-6y4oVp-6xKTa7-9Lt8K3-cJ2aGS-9TkYG3-7EtxWD-6Ae78z-6Aifeu-ay8e5p-avbBbB-ebkrPK-ebkqZX-aXBA6D-6Gbdpz-8XgbBj-8Xd9dR-8XgctN\" target=\"_blank\">Dave Carner/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.katanayausa.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Katana-Ya\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Japanese, Ramen,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n430 Geary St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 771-1280\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 11:30 a.m. – 2 a.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>Go to try the extra spicy ramen (or any of the ramen).\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81677\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-castillo-mason-san-francisco\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3680991726_eabb808306_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Frank Chen/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81677\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/geekstinkbreath/3680991726/in/photolist-6Bh3AA-ehPiLr\" target=\"_blank\">Frank Chen/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/taqueria-castillo-mason-san-francisco\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Taqueria Castillo\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Mexican (burritos), \u003c/em>$\u003cbr>\n10 Mason St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 986-0426\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>You can’t visit San Francisco without visiting a hole-in-the-wall taqueria that secretly has amazing food. Get the super burrito and you’ll have leftovers. Cash only.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81622\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.superdupersf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6366847733_9afd62ac28_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jun Seita/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81622\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jseita/6366847733/in/photolist-7Vxeqk-7VAtkA-7VxeqR-7Vxeri-9coweE-dRMtqw-dXMs2Z-dXT9Xs-dXT8Nq-dXMuya-eJCXTh-eFwihU-f6Buk5-bE7djE-bGxTsx-bymLfx-7RdzGf-7RdvM7-7Ran5g-7RdCRh-7RdytL-7RaoqR-7RanCt-859vPb-9Js5oZ-9Js5wk-9nf5TE-bEuKrw-akHoKr-dKBetw-d7F39j-mticAK-aGBL1M-aGBHit-btRciN-db4JV7-brR4vQ-c113K7-c113Fd-mpdWct-bEKWpe-bEKWuv-dpQhf2-bCk3Xk-aF3D4V-cKcQn9-8fkBhK-fEMLnw-aA1VU6-aCW9U1\" target=\"_blank\">Jun Seita/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.superdupersf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Super Duper\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Burgers,\u003c/em> $\u003cbr>\n721 Market St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 538-3437\u003cbr>\nMon-Wed, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Thurs, Fri, 8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sat, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n783 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 882-1750\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 10:30 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sun, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n98 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 974-1200\u003cbr>\nMon-Fri, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat, Sun, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>The motto is: fast food burgers, slow food values. Yes, it’s a chain, but it’s a San Francisco chain. Small burgers made from Niman Ranch beef, and be sure to get a shake with that.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>FOOD – Sit-down/Fine Dining \u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81623\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.farmerbrownsf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/2447170115_2a125ac640_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Dennis Yang/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81623\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/dennis/2447170115/in/photolist-4Jfoqc-88zhvG-GiJPV-2D64t-mLtni-qth28-mLtBm-mLtuk-mLtVc-4zCqs2-qth6b-GiEaN-mLu22-mLtMx-4zCqsv-2uK5Zt-qtgYL-2uPCn7-qth3W-GiEjh-mLt8p-2uPxKo-2uK4oa-2uPvkE-7Ydwx5-PTyWs-5KdvaW-qXJ81-5K9fN2-2uPAhW-7bFn8X-7bFpKX-76NuBm-kdGkD-ixPjn-6TFC2K-7Y6rX6-kdGkW-m3mKt-6TFCiH-kdGmD-7bFFSD-kdGks-349jv2-6sT6zL-m3mvV-9RD44R-3AEnRs-3AEoMQ-3AEo61\" target=\"_blank\">Dennis Yang/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.farmerbrownsf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Farmerbrown\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Soul Food,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n25 Mason St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 409-3276\u003cbr>\nTues-Thurs, Sun, 5:30 – 10 p.m., Fri, Sat, 5 – 11 p.m. (Weekend brunch: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> San Franciscans brunch at a higher-than-average rate; join them. If you can’t make it for weekend brunch, you can still try the fried chicken and waffles, and the jalapeno cornbread.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81624\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.slanteddoor.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3440719272_aaf4766e2c_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Suzi Edwards-Alexander\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81624\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/suziedwards/3440719272/in/photolist-6f3zY5-8Hnn8J-8Hjors-8HgfHM-8Hjoc2-8HiVba-8HmYLJ-8Hj23n-8HiT7K-8Hjj4p-brwHtj-bErzSe-bEryhr-8HjJUT-8HmKP7-8Hj5QB-8Hjyhi-8HiB3v-8HiMKa-8HiL1z-8HnC2J-8HmNUU-8HiDXg-8HiXpD-8Hjadv-3d1MaY-brwCgy-brwH3Q-brwHHJ-bErC9c-bErCVD-brwFq7-brwCys-brwEJ7-brwDyA-brwHgb-brwF5E-bErBtH-bErBKk-brwJry-24bBA9-6go47D-247bwv-4WwGXe-4TKT54-4ayztu-4TKTwk-5RvSkQ-4TQ7KS-6gsfLL\" target=\"_blank\">Suzi Edwards-Alexander\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.slanteddoor.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Slanted Door\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Vietnamese,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\n(415) 861-8032\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, lunch 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun, lunch 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.; everyday, afternoon tea 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Modern Vietnamese with views of the Bay. Call to make a reservation. Inside the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Ferry Building Marketplace\u003c/a>. \u003cstrong>Bonus:\u003c/strong> The Slanted Door just won the 2014 \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/S-F-chefs-Phan-Patterson-take-James-Beard-awards-5455272.phphttp://\" target=\"_blank\">James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant\u003c/a> in the country.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81676\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/san-francisco-bay-area/michael-mina\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/michaelmina-190x190.png\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of Michael Mina SF/Instagram\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81676\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of Michael Mina SF/Instagra\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.michaelmina.net/restaurants/san-francisco-bay-area/michael-mina\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Michael Mina\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>California,\u003c/em> $$$$\u003cbr>\n252 California St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 397-9222\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\n\u003c/strong>Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dinner: Sun-Thurs, 5:30 – 10 p.m., Fri, Sat, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m. (Lounge opens 11:30 a.m. Mon-Fri)\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Michael Mina is known for his high-quality American-style food, with five restaurants around San Francisco. Try the one that is his namesake. The tasting menu will give you a range of plates and you’ll leave having earned the title of “foodie.” \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81675\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.5a5stk.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/942938_527968133916808_1224763517_n-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Courtesy of 5A5 Steak Lounge\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81675\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Courtesy of 5A5 Steak Lounge\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.5a5stk.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>5A5 Steak Lounge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Steak,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n244 Jackson St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 989-2539\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 5 – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 5 – 10:30 p.m. Sun, 5 – 9 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For one of the best steakhouses in the city. Get the truffle fries and Hamachi shooters with your meat. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81672\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.colibrimexicanbistro.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6244585824_32b492194f_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Yuichi Sakuraba/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81672\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/skrb/6244585824/in/photolist-goRxNJ-avP8NQ-avLn9e-avLkLZ-avNYUW-avLsE2-avP6po-avP3vj-avLq1R-avPac9-avPbuC-eeBJ3q-4UzXd3-JQiQC-goRFjq-goSm6y-goSoXX-goSnGw-goSh3K-goRrRy-goSets-eeBS9W\" target=\"_blank\">Yuichi Sakuraba/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.colibrimexicanbistro.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Colibri Mexican Bistro\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Mexican,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n438 Geary St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 440-2737\u003cbr>\nMon, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Tues-Thurs, 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m., Fri, 11:30 – midnight Sat, 10:30 a.m. – midnight, Sun, 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For sit-down Mexican food, Colibri is the place to go. The most popular dish is the chicken mole and on the weekends try the bottomless mimosa brunch. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>COFFEE/TEA: \u003c/h2>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81671\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.bluebottlecoffee.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/5318061117_b903f3900e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jake Przespo/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81671\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jakeprzespo/5318061117/in/photolist-96WshV-8dD7t1-6982VW-7Gnt1B-77RrpW-bER8CW-6xR7eU-begpQH-97QXdc-hraoQr-aW1wHD-7zMfQR-2N9R6-eKnyrS-6n9dkB-5CVKbL-5K7cn7-9z9Nez-6EzPZt-8c3JPs-86d61E-dNr3KX-dDn9TC-6wMU7g-e8Buai-87Siqm-8fsvtS-dWCBMm-eha1VT-adYHuH-93FkuZ-7SDuQK-5Vevjm-h1rkHJ-giUP3r-8o2n1Y-bTNBqD-89y1LQ-apWetQ-5YoZyK-dVEaW9-7ABw5-de7ptQ-bsbZ34-egd2JH-5u9Qj2-7mCt32-5eY3KC-bCMRBy-5Va8iM\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Przespo/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bluebottlecoffee.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Blue Bottle\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Coffee,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n66 Mint St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 495-3394\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco Ferry Building\u003cbr>\nNo phone\u003cbr>\nBoth locations: Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sat, Sun, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Blue Bottle coffee is micro-roasted and hand-made. This is not the place to go for a quickly rushed cup of caffeine. The Mint Plaza location also serves breakfast.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81670\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.samovarlife.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/4299519264_1e6623959e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Scott Beale/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81670\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/laughingsquid/4299519264/in/photolist-fjfW9k-dAT8DS-7xWahu-7L5zrg-7L5zC4-7xW9FJ-fuk2PV-81j5o5-81j5jy-fA3r4j-4hCpy3-4U9jSN-8p2NSu-6MfJic-6Am8iu-7L9xZA-6Amand-6Am9gL-dMfzoJ-4hCq77-4hykAi-7su2Xc-4hCpYJ-9BHXFK-4hyk3x-3MtdsF-7L9xAC-7L9xQj-P7WPL-dGxzpJ-3Mxv4u-dMfzjJ-9QppQ4-4hCpRm-81fVnr-eAooo7-9B5U63-5WhEXC-6hYgJg-6rzSaC-5Wdncv-5WdntT-ojUC2-bxQSBU-ojUAs-ojUzk-ojUDx-bxQSuQ-GL1j1-GL1iU\" target=\"_blank\">Scott Beale/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.samovarlife.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Samovar Tea Lounge\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Tea,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n730 Howard St. (Yerba Buena Gardens, upper terrace)\u003cbr>\n(415) 227-9400\u003cbr>\nSun-Wed, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thurs-Sat, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Sit overlooking the park and enjoy a cup of tea with light food. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>BARS:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81668\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.bourbonandbranch.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3967876371_30913d135e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Zagat Buzz/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81668\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/zagatbuzz/3967876371/in/photolist-73Cppz-5ZkUua-73GovL-5WgUuh-73Go9A-Q3p5A-9eoA6T-5yE3DE-8Tattk-qimh2-8TauN6-nt5oW-6RHeGS-5BpBqZ-8TgwdN-6RHeFy-5ZkUs8-qiswe-qig1w-4vpNw5-QrTj5-5ZkUoR-sroB2-62Dzme-62Dzie-62HQHj-5t1psQ-qihEn-6NYqUW-5WgUrC-Q3Vka-8Td8XS-8TctM5-8TaqUe-Q3pom-Q3pnA-qioRu-6NYqkQ-5sW1pr-8Tcndu-KuZyR-8Tc9XW-8TbgZb-8Te6CQ-8Tf243-8Tc6M8-8Tajb2-8Tdsmh-8TesJo-8T8fhv\" target=\"_blank\">Zagat Buzz/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.bourbonandbranch.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bourbon & Branch\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Bar,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n501 Jones St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 346-1735\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 6 p.m. – 2 a.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> The speakeasy-style bar may seem over-the-top and hipster (and \u003cem>sooo\u003c/em> San Francisco), but the atmosphere is something you have to experience and the drinks are delicious. Try the cucumber gimlet. Call ahead for reservations and the “secret” password. And, yes, that hidden door you walked right past is the front entrance. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81667\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.pressclubsf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3980577033_bbaf8a55df_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jennifer Conley/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81667\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferconley/3980577033/in/photolist-74KuSv-74Ku2n-9awFzn-62HzBY-62DhGF-74jMsT-74jM9r-74oFWS-74jMdB-74oGw5-74jMck-74oGwU-74jMCi-74oGyd-74jMDv-74oGdo-74jMfk-74jMxc-74oGfh-74jMkR-4Nh7hC-74oG5s-74jMuF-74oG2y-74jMhn-74jMiV-74oGxq-74oG8Q-74jMwn-74oGu9-74jMCX-74oGk1-74oGtG-74oGAb-74jMeD-74oGvm-74jM9M-74oGgW-74oFUE-5UrJFb-8y7i1u-8y4k2e-8y4haB-8y4nxv-8y6T5f-8y7srC-8y4wop-8y7Fo7-c2WDkY-74Ksbx/\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Conley/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.pressclubsf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Press Club\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Wine bar,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n20 Yerba Buena Lane\u003cbr>\n(415) 744-5000\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 4 – 11 p.m. Fri, Sat, 2 – 11 p.m. Sun, 2 – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> When you visit the Bay Area, you have to drink some wine. It’s a rule. Enjoy the variety offered at Press Club in their lounge. Check that a private event hasn’t blocked out the place first. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81666\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.cellarmakerbrewing.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/13337162204_9f9d6ff8f6_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Adam Jackson/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81666\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/adamjackson/13337162204/in/photolist-mjx1nB-mjyrEu-mjx7qD\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Jackson/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.cellarmakerbrewing.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Cellarmaker Brewing Co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Beer,\u003c/em>$$\u003cbr>\n1150 Howard St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 863-3940\u003cbr>\nTues-Fri, 3 – 11 p.m. Sat, noon – 11 p.m. Sun 2 – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why? \u003c/strong>If beer is your thing. Do a sampling of all their local brews.\u003cbr>\n\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>FURTHER AFIELD:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp> (looking for San Francisco adventure)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81665\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.biritecreamery.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/369137176_0306184a51_o-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Meg Hourihan/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81665\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/megnut/369137176/in/photolist-9pwfyJ-4NtWF9-9ptefF-9pwfzS-9EHPjb-9NBb4v-dJ1bGk-9NBcRz-hHC32d-9NDYLW-3o1pMM-apXrbr-apXkgF-5Neawk-ds3ai4-2QPMhS-6NYrJj-6NYrsS-2QKoJt-2QKosg-2QPPrf-6Ufe2D-6UfdVn-yBVC5-4r4MuX-4NDCsv-6s2skp-6B3QHR-4JnRX6-au4hUY-arpWq2-dVhg44-6dCMsJ-5ZdS9r-8oANvX-5imxU2-4F6d3S-cFuzgy-4DJ5VT-5nt3XT-5nt41R-5nxgiN-5iqQGb-4NpHUz-dmRpYv-bRwhFK-4GDm6X-4GDo1r-4GDkFp-4GHrSG\" target=\"_blank\">Meg Hourihan/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.biritecreamery.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Bi-Rite Creamery\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Dessert, Ice cream,\u003c/em> $\u003cbr>\n3692 18th St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 626-5600\u003cbr>\nSun-Thurs, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> For the small-batch ice cream, made from local ingredients. Be sure to try the salted caramel flavor. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81664\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/4665166615_b4d249c8a4_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Jenly/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81664\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/jenly/4665166615/in/photolist-6vBaB-6R8tr2-azFrjR-a9x9VH-a9zX2y-a9x9Rc-a9x9P8-eaNbWR-c7h9xw-7wbox4-azFsBF-87fcva-7DiT3m-7Df6oc-3eQSyU-8inV62-hHB13X-592SS3-592SGS-4dPqrk-9NEvj3-4QYdrL-9NEuBy-9NEuY1-25Vz91-desxwK-55rYNr-55wdJS-4N41wY-55rYBZ-cinkVj-4Mkmzj-28HsHz-25VJcw-7wrBnY-4nWfL2-772v6v-4o1ezh-55wceC-DMgtD-5j22mS-4dPq9F-dFW17t-2GTZdn-hHChkT-5nxgR7-25VDJj-4o1mHA-bcWZ1T-4o1jFG\" target=\"_blank\">Jenly/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.tartinebakery.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Tartine\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Bakery,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n600 Guerrero St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 487-2600\u003cbr>\nMon, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Tues, Wed, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Thurs, Fri, 7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sat, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sun, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Tartine may be the most well-known bakery in San Francisco. Get fresh warm bread after 4:30 p.m. or sweets anytime. Expect a line – a long line. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81661\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.troublecoffee.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/3588623294_192b613bbd_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Premshree Pillai/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81661\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/premshree/3588623294/in/photolist-79S5P2-79mr1z-2nEkS-nctSmH-dZfGoW-dZaeHV-45y5ks-6ixeKR-6t7CFq-881SJs-d2qVif-5SXsNe-5SjVaH-6SxGjp-7CnWqK-7pfSny-7FQTBC-b5KANB-8u3v8u\" target=\"_blank\">Premshree Pillai/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.troublecoffee.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>Trouble Coffee Co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Toast, coffee,\u003c/em> $$\u003cbr>\n4033 Judah St.\u003cbr>\n(800) 555-1212\u003cbr>\nEveryday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> You heard of \u003ca href=\"http://www.psmag.com/navigation/health-and-behavior/toast-story-latest-artisanal-food-craze-72676/\" target=\"_blank\">$4 artisan toast\u003c/a>? This is where it started. Trouble Coffee is small; it’s hip; and it serves very few things: coconuts, cinnamon toast, coffee. But, what it serves it serves well. Cash only. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_78542\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.ichisushi.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/02/Hale-ICHI_HighRes-07-feature-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Alanna Hale\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-78542\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Alanna Hale\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.ichisushi.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>ICHI Sushi + NI Bar\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Sushi,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n3282 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 525-4750\u003cbr>\nMon-Thurs, 5:30 – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 5:30 – 11 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> ICHI just opened its new, bigger location and the popular spot has been packed with sushi-lovers. Make a reservation and just do omakase – the chef will bring you a series of tasty dishes. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81660\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.statebirdsf.com\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/9320221966_deac990f8e_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: karmacamilleeon/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81660\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/karmacamilleeon/9320221966/in/photolist-fcAzhb-fcAwoL-kWRUi-cb869S-cbVEUQ-bV4DiH-fcAx21-fcmft6-fcAz5s-fcAzM1-fcmeHv-fcAyk5-fcmehx-fcAyNC-fcAwzm-dqqBhY-d7aavW-d7aa21-d7aaf5-d7a9Pm-cVPErU-dTMEX5-dTG3hg-dTG3wv-dTMEJC-dTG3DF-dTMFns-dTMFtE-aLzwoH-c968M1-c9691o-2fqC2-bn6zEh-bA1rRz-bn6Adw-bA1ryR-bn6zL7-bA1rrX-bn6zXq-bA1rNx-bA1rBK-bA1rKc-dGmy9d-c9DjKE-eg1SY8-h8s9Tn-mz9sHu-dag8bR-jXtiMZ-b7MirM\" target=\"_blank\">karmacamilleeon/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.statebirdsf.com\" target=\"_blank\">\u003cstrong>State Bird Provisions\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>American, tapas,\u003c/em> $$$\u003cbr>\n1529 Fillmore St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 795-1272\u003cbr>\nSun-Thurs, 5:30 – 10 p.m. Fri, Sat, 5:30 – 11 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> Because it just tastes so good – and you can judge for yourself if it’s worth the hype. Make reservations if you can get them, or stand in line before it opens. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_81659\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\" style=\"max-width: 190px\">\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-taqueria-san-francisco-2\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/05/6793403008_dcce87b362_z-190x190.jpg\" alt=\"Photo: Wally Gobetz/Flickr\" width=\"190\" height=\"190\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-81659\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: \u003ca href=\"https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/6793403008/in/photolist-bmiY35-bzdQ28-ndWdYB-bzdQat-bzdQ8p-bzdQ5X-bzdQ6Z-3afG9X-4TKPKM-6bEFTo-y1qwE-xJK5C-4TQ4ey-4TQ4gd-4ob1MK-4TQ4bf-6KbZDS-Evk1z-EvjZB-xv7Za\" target=\"_blank\">Wally Gobetz/Flickr\u003c/a>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-taqueria-san-francisco-2\">\u003cstrong>La Taqueria\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Mexican, burritos\u003c/em>, $\u003cbr>\n2889 Mission St.\u003cbr>\n(415) 285-7117\u003cbr>\nMon-Sat, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sun, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Why?\u003c/strong> It is a fact universally recognized that the highest concentration of the best burritos is in the Mission. If you venture to the neighborhood on BART, then you’ll want to check out a classic taqueria and La Taqueria is the worst-kept secret in the area. Get the carne asada burrito and the carnitas taco with everything on it. \u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_70616\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/DylanJeni_StateBird_10001.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/DylanJeni_StateBird_10001.jpg\" alt=\"Nicole Krasinski and Stuart Brioza. Photo: Dylan + Jeni\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70616\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicole Krasinski and Stuart Brioza. Photo: Dylan + Jeni\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_70623\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\" style=\"max-width: 300px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBProvisions-exterior600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBProvisions-exterior600.jpg\" alt=\"The dinner line outside State Bird Provisions this summer. Photo: Mary Ladd\" width=\"300\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70623\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The dinner line outside State Bird Provisions this summer. Photo: Mary Ladd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This summer on Fillmore Street, the line out the door for dinner at \u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a> showed how popular and buzzing the hotspot-restaurant really is. Chef-owners Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski closed the widely lauded restaurant on August 10 to renovate and grow their business as they take over the Harput’s Market space next door. The duo plan to reopen the restaurant sometime next month. Bay Area Bites interviewed Brioza and his comments have been edited for clarity.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\nBay Area Bites: What has been the biggest surprise for you and Nicole with the restaurant expansion?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> How much time it takes (laughs). No matter how planned out you think you and your group are, you knock down a wall and you never know what will be in between the wall. The biggest surprise is what you don’t know. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: With the construction and restaurant closure, are you cooking in your home kitchen or other restaurant kitchens?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> We’re doing a little bit of that for sure. Believe it or not just because we’re closed, it’s still a tremendous feat managing everything and a lot of what we’ve been doing is related to administrative work to get ahead. In the last year and a half, we’ve been such a small and busy restaurant, all the ideas we had, we never had time to do them. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So it’s been a nice chance to write recipes, restructure the front of the house, and set goals and timelines. That’s been a fun, evolutionary part of business. Then it’s more, “Hey let’s think about the food.” We have been cooking at home and have had time to think about the upcoming menu. It’s gonna be a surprise for you all.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_70620\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-Brioza-plating600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-Brioza-plating600.jpg\" alt=\"Stuart Brioza plating dinner at State Bird Provisions. Photo: Mary Ladd\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70620\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stuart Brioza plating dinner at State Bird Provisions. Photo: Mary Ladd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_70618\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/DylanJeni_StateBird1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/DylanJeni_StateBird1000.jpg\" alt=\"Red trout, mandarin, hazelnut-garum brown butter. Photo: Dylan + Jeni\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70618\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red trout, mandarin, hazelnut-garum brown butter. Photo: Dylan + Jeni\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites Do you have any business mentors?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> We have a good core group with a business manager and office manager. We just hired a GM named Ryan Anderson from Austin. A GM is a new role for us and we’re excited. He’s helping to define what we are as a restaurant even more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_70624\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/Sesame-pancake-with-anchovy600.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/Sesame-pancake-with-anchovy600.jpg\" alt=\"State Bird's sesame pancake with pickled anchovy and creme fraiche. Photo: Mary Ladd\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70624\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">State Bird's sesame pancake with pickled anchovy and creme fraiche. Photo: Mary Ladd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: You are doing a \u003ca href=\"http://www.feastportland.com/event/widmer-brothers-brewing-sandwich-invitational-presented-by-lincoln-motor-company/\">Sandwich Invitational\u003c/a> event in Portland and then back in San Francisco for the \u003ca href=\"http://www.jamesbeard.org/events/taste-america-san-francisco\">Taste America James Beard Foundation dinner\u003c/a> early in October. What’s it like doing these events?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> We try to not do too many things because this has been the quietest time we’ve had in a year and a half. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Portland, we don’t really make sandwiches. We’re doing a panwich--of course (laughs). It’s an open pancake-wich, made with a pancake, and a little pork belly, sweet corn, Romesco sauce and a pile of greens. Then you fold it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Are there any dishes you are more excited about getting back to or bringing to the menu? And are there some dishes you would rather take off the menu?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza: \u003c/strong>I am excited about the State Bird Provisions dish. I love that dish. There’s only a few dishes we can’t touch and one is the quail. The other is the garlic bread with the \u003cem>burrata\u003c/em>. It’s almost an untouchable dish. I still really like it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-quail1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-quail1000-290x217.jpg\" title=\"State Bird Provisions signature dish of quail.\" alt=\"State Bird Provisions signature dish of quail. Photo credit: Mary Ladd\" width=\"290\" height=\"217\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-70622\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-burrata1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-burrata1000-290x217.jpg\" title=\"Garlic bread with burrata.\" alt=\"Garlic bread with burrata. Photo: Mary Ladd\" width=\"290\" height=\"217\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-70621\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get your inspiration from—books, people, places, websites?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> The question of inspiration is an interesting one and arises from different areas. I think that now more so than ever I get inspiration from paying attention to my surroundings and people. Inspiration and creativity is really quite powerful. Years ago I got inspired from books and dining out—that was also an impressionable time for me. Then I think something happened and I’m in this new place where I’m more inspired by the stories the food tells than the actual dishes themselves. I’m kind of on my own little path and don’t find a lot of inspiration coming from books. The stories that come from books are really quite fascinating. For me, paying attention is where the inspiration is: being in the markets, talking to your staff and other chefs, that’s kind of where it comes from. Gone are the days where I could go cover to cover in a cookbook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_70619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/Pork-spareribs1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/Pork-spareribs1000.jpg\" alt=\"Pork spare ribs with shichimi togarashi, glazed in their own juices. Photo: Mary Ladd\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70619\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork spare ribs with shichimi togarashi, glazed in their own juices. Photo: Mary Ladd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: After work, are there any spots you like to go to?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.nopasf.com/\">Nopa\u003c/a> is great and it’s not far away and open late. Nearby, \u003ca href=\"http://shebapianolounge.com/\">Sheba Lounge\u003c/a> is a cool little spot and on some nights they’ll play music really late. It’s pretty rare that I go. I think every restaurant has to have a local bar, that place you don’t have to get in a cab to, and you can just walk there. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are the worst and best parts of your job?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> The best honestly is just walking through the door every day. I really like working with the staff every day. I created a process with the staff for when we open the doors. It’s a rush, and pretty powerful. Everyone feels good and is welcoming guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The worst is the not knowing. You’re not ready for the toilet backing up. You’re never really ready for that, no matter how much you plan for it, no matter who you are. Or having someone cut themselves--pretty much anything that detracts from the mission is the worst. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: During your time off, what do you do?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> We’re not bored with what we do yet. It’s still an important topic. I love to go car camping and the simple things like sitting around the campfire. We’re always looking for new parks within an hour of us. You’re taken outside of your world and still an hour away from your home. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Anything we can expect in the future—books, travel, food, products?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> There’s always that conversation of a cookbook. We’re not there yet. Obviously we’ve got a whole new restaurant that we’re working on. That’ll be within the year. I think we’ve got enough on our plate. We’re still riding that wave. It’s the best place to be for us.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Restaurant Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Address:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://goo.gl/maps/yqz3Z\">Map\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n1529 Fillmore Street (between Geary and O'Farrell)\u003cbr>\nSan Francisco, CA 94115\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Phone:\u003c/strong> 415-795-1272\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Facebook:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pages/State-Bird-Provisions/330491963635013\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Twitter:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/statebirdsf\">@statebirdsf\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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I still really like it. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-quail1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-quail1000-290x217.jpg\" title=\"State Bird Provisions signature dish of quail.\" alt=\"State Bird Provisions signature dish of quail. Photo credit: Mary Ladd\" width=\"290\" height=\"217\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-70622\">\u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-burrata1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/SBP-burrata1000-290x217.jpg\" title=\"Garlic bread with burrata.\" alt=\"Garlic bread with burrata. Photo: Mary Ladd\" width=\"290\" height=\"217\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-70621\">\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Where do you get your inspiration from—books, people, places, websites?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> The question of inspiration is an interesting one and arises from different areas. I think that now more so than ever I get inspiration from paying attention to my surroundings and people. Inspiration and creativity is really quite powerful. Years ago I got inspired from books and dining out—that was also an impressionable time for me. Then I think something happened and I’m in this new place where I’m more inspired by the stories the food tells than the actual dishes themselves. I’m kind of on my own little path and don’t find a lot of inspiration coming from books. The stories that come from books are really quite fascinating. For me, paying attention is where the inspiration is: being in the markets, talking to your staff and other chefs, that’s kind of where it comes from. Gone are the days where I could go cover to cover in a cookbook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_70619\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/Pork-spareribs1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/09/Pork-spareribs1000.jpg\" alt=\"Pork spare ribs with shichimi togarashi, glazed in their own juices. Photo: Mary Ladd\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70619\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Pork spare ribs with shichimi togarashi, glazed in their own juices. Photo: Mary Ladd\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: After work, are there any spots you like to go to?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> \u003ca href=\"http://www.nopasf.com/\">Nopa\u003c/a> is great and it’s not far away and open late. Nearby, \u003ca href=\"http://shebapianolounge.com/\">Sheba Lounge\u003c/a> is a cool little spot and on some nights they’ll play music really late. It’s pretty rare that I go. I think every restaurant has to have a local bar, that place you don’t have to get in a cab to, and you can just walk there. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: What are the worst and best parts of your job?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> The best honestly is just walking through the door every day. I really like working with the staff every day. I created a process with the staff for when we open the doors. It’s a rush, and pretty powerful. Everyone feels good and is welcoming guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The worst is the not knowing. You’re not ready for the toilet backing up. You’re never really ready for that, no matter how much you plan for it, no matter who you are. Or having someone cut themselves--pretty much anything that detracts from the mission is the worst. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: During your time off, what do you do?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> We’re not bored with what we do yet. It’s still an important topic. I love to go car camping and the simple things like sitting around the campfire. We’re always looking for new parks within an hour of us. You’re taken outside of your world and still an hour away from your home. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Bay Area Bites: Anything we can expect in the future—books, travel, food, products?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>Brioza:\u003c/strong> There’s always that conversation of a cookbook. We’re not there yet. Obviously we’ve got a whole new restaurant that we’re working on. That’ll be within the year. I think we’ve got enough on our plate. We’re still riding that wave. It’s the best place to be for us.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Restaurant Information:\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66944\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-3036.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-3036.jpg\" alt=\"A food sherpa, epicurean concierge, or culinary guide? Lisa Rogovin, founder of Edible Excursions. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66944\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A food sherpa, epicurean concierge, or culinary guide? Lisa Rogovin, owner of Edible Excursions. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In today's \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/dining/food-sherpas-guide-you-to-a-citys-culinary-secrets.html?ref=dining\">New York Times\u003c/a>\u003c/em> food section Jeff Gordinier checks in with local \u003ca href=\"http://www.edibleexcursions.net/\">Edible Excursions\u003c/a> owner Lisa Rogovin about what to look for when choosing a food tour here or abroad. Rogovin spent seven years in sales with \u003cem>Gourmet\u003c/em> magazine before launching her own food tour company in 2004. She's been pounding the pavement introducing guests to restaurants, cafes, and food producers in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Marin for the past nine years. Currently, a dozen guides lead 25-40 intimate food forays a month that showcase culinary picks in the city's \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\">Ferry Building\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfweekly.com/bestof/2011/award/best-way-to-eat-your-way-through-the-mission-2481708/\">Mission District\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://sfjapantown.org/\">Japantown\u003c/a>, as well as Berkeley's \u003ca href=\"http://www.gourmetghetto.org/\">Gourmet Ghetto\u003c/a> and Oakland's \u003ca href=\"http://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco/story/best-of-the-bay-2013-food\">Temescal neighborhood\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rogovin, 43, lives with her husband and two children in Glen Park. She spoke with BAB's Sarah Henry about what her job entails and why there's such a demand for food tours. (Full disclosure: Henry met Rogovin three years ago, when she interviewed her for a \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyside.com/2010/07/23/berkeley-bites-lisa-rogovin-epicurean-concierge/\">story\u003c/a>. For the past two years she's led East Bay jaunts for Edible Excursions and curated the latest tour \u003ca href=\"http://www.forbes.com/sites/melaniehaiken/2013/05/31/5-hot-new-food-tours-and-foodie-meccas-for-summer/\">Temescal Tastes\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The edible entrepreneur shares some of her favorite local dining destinations, chimes in on what she thinks of terms like \"foodie,\" and offers a sneak peek into her new tours. Cocktails anyone?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66942\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2634.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2634.jpg\" alt=\"Learning about the finer points of coffee from Luigi Oldani of Cro Cafe on Edible Excursions' Temescal tour with guide Eve Mezvinsky in foreground. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"713\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66942\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learning about the finer points of coffee from Luigi Oldani of Cro Cafe on Edible Excursions' Temescal tour with guide Eve Mezvinsky in foreground. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What is the biggest myth about your day job?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People think that I eat all day. It's true I eat out a ton but I also run a business, with all that that entails. Even when I lead a tour I don't eat at every stop or I'd end up in a food coma.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Do you eat on tours you lead?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's usually at least one or two stops I can't resist on every tour: Sake Onigiri at Kissako Tea in \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/01/12/tasting-tour-uncovers-japantown%E2%80%99s-tempting-secrets/\">Japantown\u003c/a>, the \u003ca href=\"http://thelocalbutchershop.com/sandwiches/\">Local Butcher Shop sandwich\u003c/a> and everything and anything from \u003ca href=\"http://cheeseboardcollective.coop/\">Cheese Board\u003c/a> in Berkeley, \u003ca href=\"http://wisesonsdeli.com/\">Wise Sons\u003c/a> for pastrami on the \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2011/03/26/mission-reinvention-food-businesses-buck-recession/\">Mission 24th tour\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://tacolicious.com/\">Tacolicious\u003c/a> on the Mission 18th tour.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What does a typical work week look like for you?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I lead private and Japantown tours. Last week I lead a group of Genentech employees through the Ferry Building and a Contiki group through the Mission. I spent most of Wednesday scouting locations for an upcoming Oakland tour, followed by drinks with girlfriends at \u003ca href=\"http://bsidebbq.com/\">B-Side BBQ\u003c/a>, owned by my friend \u003ca href=\"http://bsidebbq.com/\">Tanya Holland\u003c/a>. We took Tanya to \u003ca href=\"http://duendeoakland.com/\">Duende\u003c/a> in Uptown for dinner. I recommend the \u003cem>arroz negro\u003c/em>. I had business meetings at \u003ca href=\"http://www.slanteddoor.com/\">Slanted Door\u003c/a> twice last week and two meals at \u003ca href=\"http://www.contigosf.com/\">Contigo\u003c/a>. From around six in the morning to about 11 at night I'm continually fielding questions and requests from my tour coordinator, guides, and guests. I make a point of staying connected with my existing food partners, building and maintaining those relationships and making sure things are working for them in relation to our tours. There's also website updating and social media to do. Last week I also worked on proposals for potential tours, one for next year's \u003ca href=\"http://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-show/\">Fancy Food Show\u003c/a>, one for a Google group, and another for a delegation of dentists from Korea coming to San Francisco for a convention. I met with UC Berkeley contacts about offering tours to different departments there and I interviewed a potential new guide. I go over scheduling, invoicing, and other administrative stuff like handling fundraising requests with my operations manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My husband and I celebrated the eighth anniversary of our meeting with dinner at \u003ca href=\"http://www.fireflyrestaurant.com/\">Firefly\u003c/a> and dessert at \u003ca href=\"http://theicecreambarsf.com/\">The Ice Cream Bar\u003c/a> in Cole Valley (malted milkshake and brownie sundae.) I'm a mom, so there's the care, feeding, and transporting of children too. It's important to me that we have family meals together. That's how childhood memories are made. We took the kids to \u003ca href=\"http://www.sundaystreetssf.com/\">Sunday Streets\u003c/a> in the Mission and had lunch at \u003ca href=\"http://www.missionpicnic.com/\">Mission Picnic\u003c/a>. I try to exercise five times a week—running, Zumba, working out with a personal trainer--it's necessary in this job to burn calories. I exercise to eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66934\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/taco-hand.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/taco-hand.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Rogovin favors simple fare such as tacos over fancy pants food. Photo: Robin Jolin\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66934\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rogovin favors simple fare such as tacos over fancy pants food. Photo: Robin Jolin\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How often do you eat out and do you ever tire of restaurant food? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I eat at restaurants about seven times a week. Eating out is my sport of choice. I love variety so I enjoy both hole-in-the-walls such as \u003ca href=\"http://basaseafoodexpress.net/\">Basa Seafood\u003c/a> for clam chowder or \u003ca href=\"http://www.elfarolitoinc.com/\">El Farolito\u003c/a> for \u003cem>al pastor\u003c/em> tacos. I like neighborhood joints like \u003ca href=\"http://www.dosasf.com/\">Dosa\u003c/a> as much if not more than sleek and trendy spots. I'm not really into the three-hour, high-end dining experiences like I used to do at \u003cem>Gourmet\u003c/em>. I'm just not into the pomp and circumstance. There was a time when I went to places like \u003ca href=\"http://coirestaurant.com/\">Coi\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://quincerestaurant.com/\">Quince\u003c/a> for dinners three times a week but now I choose simpler dining experiences. I did have an impressive meal recently at \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonsanddaughterssf.com/\">Sons & Daughters\u003c/a>. They're crazy talented and creative in the kitchen. I ate Fort Bragg sea urchin with Delta asparagus. My most memorable meal lately was at \u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a>. The dining experience is executed in a unique way I found exciting. The menu changes all night long: What's available at 6 may not be available at 9. We had a smoked sturgeon pancake with horseradish schmear that was delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What kind of home cook are you and what's your go-to family dinner?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cooking at home has changed drastically since my little ones (Livia, 2 and Matthew, 4) came along. Popping corn for my kids is considered cooking these days. I enjoy cooking but I have five minutes max of uninterrupted kitchen time. Now I cook about once a week when a recipe I read inspires me. I love \u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em> since Adam Rapoport came on as editor-in-chief. I just bought ingredients for Corn Maque Choux from the July issue. I hope I find time to make the dish or else I'll throw the corn and some protein on the grill. We just started having a personal chef, \u003ca href=\"http://www.kitchit.com/profiles/chefs/joshua-clever\">Joshua Clever\u003c/a>, who also happens to be one of my guides, come to our house twice a month and he cooks entrees and sides and fixes salads. My husband and I love salads: Micro greens, arugula, toasted nuts, dried or fresh seasonal fruit and some Israeli feta or blue or shaved aged goat. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do you think of the terms \"foodie\" and \"gourmet\" and do these labels describe you?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gourmet feels stodgy. Old school. Foodie is ubiquitous these days. What does that word even mean? I don't spend a moment thinking about these words. Maybe \"food obsessed\" is a better label for me. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66941\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2496.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2496.jpg\" alt=\"Ex-Edible Excursions guide Preeti Mistry of Juhu Beach Club opened a restaurant in Oakland instead of San Francisco. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66941\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ex-Edible Excursions guide Preeti Mistry of Juhu Beach Club opened a restaurant in Oakland instead of San Francisco. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How has the culinary landscape evolved in the nine years you've lead food tours?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's been great food in the Bay Area for decades, thanks to the California Cuisine movement a la \u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php\">Chez Panisse\u003c/a> and its many disciples. But I think there's lots more of it now and it has spread way beyond Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto and San Francisco's Ferry Building. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Did you coin the term \"epicurean concierge\" and what does it mean to you?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I worked for \u003cem>Gourmet\u003c/em> a colleague who worked for \u003cem>Vanity Fair\u003c/em> thought I should call myself an \"epicurean concierge.\" I love the title. You turn to a hotel concierge to find out about a region and what to do. Guests can turn to Edible Excursions guides to learn about the food scene here. That's one of the cool things about having your own business. You can call yourself whatever you want. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why do you think there's so much interest now in the Bay Area in what we eat?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bay Area people have been focused on what they eat for decades. In part, it has to do with our access to high quality ingredients year round growing within close proximity to the public. In recent years, the number of farmers' markets have grown so you can find a market six days a week. People aren't waiting for Saturday to head to the Ferry Plaza they're going to the Fillmore, Castro, Civic Center, Noe Valley and Glen Park. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Food TV, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Meetup and a slew of other social media have put a magnifying glass over what and where people eat. I get it. I love to look at food. I follow \u003ca href=\"http://instagram.com/offalchris#\">Chris Cosentino\u003c/a> of \u003ca href=\"http://incanto.biz/\">Incanto\u003c/a> on Instagram to see what dishes he's prepared for his menu. He can make something like offal, which may not initially sound appealing, come to life with Gravenstein apples and toasted walnuts. I grew up with a dad who loved to take pictures of food. One of my favorite photos from my childhood is a plate of perfectly charred steak at \u003ca href=\"http://www.peterluger.com/brooklyn.cfm\">Peter Lugar's in Brooklyn\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66940\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2413.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2413.jpg\" alt=\"The kouign amann from Brian Wood of Starter Bakery has quite the cult following in the East Bay. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66940\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The kouign amann from Brian Wood of Starter Bakery has quite the cult following in the East Bay. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do you want guests to take away from a food tour?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People get so much more than food on an Edible Excursion tour. They also glean insights and information about the people making or growing the food, regional history, and local culture. Hopefully, that experience will help shape the way people shop for food or select a restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who takes your tours?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Family, friends, and coworkers. Lawyers, builders, doctors, retired grandmas, finance people, high-school sweethearts, activists, and moms who met when their kids were in preschool but are now in college or married with kids of their own. We offer \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/03/18/deaf-foodies-savor-gourmet-ghetto-tasting-tour-in-sign-language/\">sign-language tours to the deaf community\u003c/a> too. Some guests are just there to take it all in. Others think they are the world's foremost authorities about everything and want to share their knowledge with the rest of the group. As their guides, it's our job to manage the more challenging personalities so they're not interfering with other guests' experiences. Another typical personality we come across is someone who just can't get enough info and fires off question after question. It's great to have engaged customers but we're on a tight timeline so we know how to move things along gently so as not to offend or dismiss anyone. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_67069\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2915.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2915.jpg\" alt=\"Edible Excursions tour in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67069\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Edible Excursions tour in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What qualities do you look for in a guide?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A genuine desire to educate guests about the local food scene and the surrounding community. A great anticipator: A person who has a calm and collected demeanor in the face of disaster and difficult personalities who can adapt depending on the group, weather, or what's going on for our partner businesses. Someone who can build a strong rapport with guests and merchants. There's definitely a performance aspect to it: A guide needs to be on for three hours, even when most peoples' attention spans wane around the 30 minute mark. That's why we keep things moving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's next for Edible Excursions?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New tours, in no particular order: A San Francisco Cocktail Tour: The drinks menu has become an increasingly creative place and we want to spotlight the bartenders who are crafting these specialty sips. And, maybe because I'm a mom, I really look forward to a cocktail at the end of the day. More Oakland tours, in Uptown, Old Oakland, and beyond because the food scene there is exploding. There's incredible local pride along with a lot of chefs who might have opened in San Francisco who are heading to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/24/chef-preeti-mistry-juhu-beach-club-in-temescal/\">Oakland\u003c/a> instead. It's perhaps the most exciting and talked about food scene locally. And Dogpatch in the city, because it's a hidden gem yet to get the attention it deserves. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also want to offer culinary excursions for young families. So many kids are picky eaters and I think if they're given a fun way to explore other foods and flavors they might buy into it. Kids who are picky are more likely to try new things if the idea doesn't originate from their parents. Food tours are a great thing to do with terrible teens too; food really does help break down barriers and connect people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you could choose ahead, what would your Last Supper look like?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I could see going out with a smile after eating a Reuben sandwich from \u003ca href=\"http://stagslunchette.com/\">Stag's Lunchette\u003c/a>. But I'd need some clean greens on the side for a balance so maybe steamed broccoli rabe too. Oh, and a tequila cocktail to round out the mix.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66944\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-3036.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-3036.jpg\" alt=\"A food sherpa, epicurean concierge, or culinary guide? Lisa Rogovin, founder of Edible Excursions. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66944\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A food sherpa, epicurean concierge, or culinary guide? Lisa Rogovin, owner of Edible Excursions. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In today's \u003cem>\u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/dining/food-sherpas-guide-you-to-a-citys-culinary-secrets.html?ref=dining\">New York Times\u003c/a>\u003c/em> food section Jeff Gordinier checks in with local \u003ca href=\"http://www.edibleexcursions.net/\">Edible Excursions\u003c/a> owner Lisa Rogovin about what to look for when choosing a food tour here or abroad. Rogovin spent seven years in sales with \u003cem>Gourmet\u003c/em> magazine before launching her own food tour company in 2004. She's been pounding the pavement introducing guests to restaurants, cafes, and food producers in San Francisco, the East Bay, and Marin for the past nine years. Currently, a dozen guides lead 25-40 intimate food forays a month that showcase culinary picks in the city's \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\">Ferry Building\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfweekly.com/bestof/2011/award/best-way-to-eat-your-way-through-the-mission-2481708/\">Mission District\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://sfjapantown.org/\">Japantown\u003c/a>, as well as Berkeley's \u003ca href=\"http://www.gourmetghetto.org/\">Gourmet Ghetto\u003c/a> and Oakland's \u003ca href=\"http://www.modernluxury.com/san-francisco/story/best-of-the-bay-2013-food\">Temescal neighborhood\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rogovin, 43, lives with her husband and two children in Glen Park. She spoke with BAB's Sarah Henry about what her job entails and why there's such a demand for food tours. (Full disclosure: Henry met Rogovin three years ago, when she interviewed her for a \u003ca href=\"http://www.berkeleyside.com/2010/07/23/berkeley-bites-lisa-rogovin-epicurean-concierge/\">story\u003c/a>. For the past two years she's led East Bay jaunts for Edible Excursions and curated the latest tour \u003ca href=\"http://www.forbes.com/sites/melaniehaiken/2013/05/31/5-hot-new-food-tours-and-foodie-meccas-for-summer/\">Temescal Tastes\u003c/a>.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The edible entrepreneur shares some of her favorite local dining destinations, chimes in on what she thinks of terms like \"foodie,\" and offers a sneak peek into her new tours. Cocktails anyone?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66942\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2634.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2634.jpg\" alt=\"Learning about the finer points of coffee from Luigi Oldani of Cro Cafe on Edible Excursions' Temescal tour with guide Eve Mezvinsky in foreground. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"713\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66942\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learning about the finer points of coffee from Luigi Oldani of Cro Cafe on Edible Excursions' Temescal tour with guide Eve Mezvinsky in foreground. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What is the biggest myth about your day job?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People think that I eat all day. It's true I eat out a ton but I also run a business, with all that that entails. Even when I lead a tour I don't eat at every stop or I'd end up in a food coma.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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Last week I lead a group of Genentech employees through the Ferry Building and a Contiki group through the Mission. I spent most of Wednesday scouting locations for an upcoming Oakland tour, followed by drinks with girlfriends at \u003ca href=\"http://bsidebbq.com/\">B-Side BBQ\u003c/a>, owned by my friend \u003ca href=\"http://bsidebbq.com/\">Tanya Holland\u003c/a>. We took Tanya to \u003ca href=\"http://duendeoakland.com/\">Duende\u003c/a> in Uptown for dinner. I recommend the \u003cem>arroz negro\u003c/em>. I had business meetings at \u003ca href=\"http://www.slanteddoor.com/\">Slanted Door\u003c/a> twice last week and two meals at \u003ca href=\"http://www.contigosf.com/\">Contigo\u003c/a>. From around six in the morning to about 11 at night I'm continually fielding questions and requests from my tour coordinator, guides, and guests. I make a point of staying connected with my existing food partners, building and maintaining those relationships and making sure things are working for them in relation to our tours. There's also website updating and social media to do. Last week I also worked on proposals for potential tours, one for next year's \u003ca href=\"http://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-show/\">Fancy Food Show\u003c/a>, one for a Google group, and another for a delegation of dentists from Korea coming to San Francisco for a convention. I met with UC Berkeley contacts about offering tours to different departments there and I interviewed a potential new guide. I go over scheduling, invoicing, and other administrative stuff like handling fundraising requests with my operations manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>My husband and I celebrated the eighth anniversary of our meeting with dinner at \u003ca href=\"http://www.fireflyrestaurant.com/\">Firefly\u003c/a> and dessert at \u003ca href=\"http://theicecreambarsf.com/\">The Ice Cream Bar\u003c/a> in Cole Valley (malted milkshake and brownie sundae.) I'm a mom, so there's the care, feeding, and transporting of children too. It's important to me that we have family meals together. That's how childhood memories are made. We took the kids to \u003ca href=\"http://www.sundaystreetssf.com/\">Sunday Streets\u003c/a> in the Mission and had lunch at \u003ca href=\"http://www.missionpicnic.com/\">Mission Picnic\u003c/a>. I try to exercise five times a week—running, Zumba, working out with a personal trainer--it's necessary in this job to burn calories. I exercise to eat.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66934\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/taco-hand.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/taco-hand.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Rogovin favors simple fare such as tacos over fancy pants food. Photo: Robin Jolin\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66934\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rogovin favors simple fare such as tacos over fancy pants food. Photo: Robin Jolin\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How often do you eat out and do you ever tire of restaurant food? \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I eat at restaurants about seven times a week. Eating out is my sport of choice. I love variety so I enjoy both hole-in-the-walls such as \u003ca href=\"http://basaseafoodexpress.net/\">Basa Seafood\u003c/a> for clam chowder or \u003ca href=\"http://www.elfarolitoinc.com/\">El Farolito\u003c/a> for \u003cem>al pastor\u003c/em> tacos. I like neighborhood joints like \u003ca href=\"http://www.dosasf.com/\">Dosa\u003c/a> as much if not more than sleek and trendy spots. I'm not really into the three-hour, high-end dining experiences like I used to do at \u003cem>Gourmet\u003c/em>. I'm just not into the pomp and circumstance. There was a time when I went to places like \u003ca href=\"http://coirestaurant.com/\">Coi\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"http://quincerestaurant.com/\">Quince\u003c/a> for dinners three times a week but now I choose simpler dining experiences. I did have an impressive meal recently at \u003ca href=\"http://www.sonsanddaughterssf.com/\">Sons & Daughters\u003c/a>. They're crazy talented and creative in the kitchen. I ate Fort Bragg sea urchin with Delta asparagus. My most memorable meal lately was at \u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/\">State Bird Provisions\u003c/a>. The dining experience is executed in a unique way I found exciting. The menu changes all night long: What's available at 6 may not be available at 9. We had a smoked sturgeon pancake with horseradish schmear that was delicious.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What kind of home cook are you and what's your go-to family dinner?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Cooking at home has changed drastically since my little ones (Livia, 2 and Matthew, 4) came along. Popping corn for my kids is considered cooking these days. I enjoy cooking but I have five minutes max of uninterrupted kitchen time. Now I cook about once a week when a recipe I read inspires me. I love \u003cem>Bon Appetit\u003c/em> since Adam Rapoport came on as editor-in-chief. I just bought ingredients for Corn Maque Choux from the July issue. I hope I find time to make the dish or else I'll throw the corn and some protein on the grill. We just started having a personal chef, \u003ca href=\"http://www.kitchit.com/profiles/chefs/joshua-clever\">Joshua Clever\u003c/a>, who also happens to be one of my guides, come to our house twice a month and he cooks entrees and sides and fixes salads. My husband and I love salads: Micro greens, arugula, toasted nuts, dried or fresh seasonal fruit and some Israeli feta or blue or shaved aged goat. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do you think of the terms \"foodie\" and \"gourmet\" and do these labels describe you?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gourmet feels stodgy. Old school. Foodie is ubiquitous these days. What does that word even mean? I don't spend a moment thinking about these words. Maybe \"food obsessed\" is a better label for me. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66941\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2496.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2496.jpg\" alt=\"Ex-Edible Excursions guide Preeti Mistry of Juhu Beach Club opened a restaurant in Oakland instead of San Francisco. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66941\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ex-Edible Excursions guide Preeti Mistry of Juhu Beach Club opened a restaurant in Oakland instead of San Francisco. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How has the culinary landscape evolved in the nine years you've lead food tours?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There's been great food in the Bay Area for decades, thanks to the California Cuisine movement a la \u003ca href=\"http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php\">Chez Panisse\u003c/a> and its many disciples. But I think there's lots more of it now and it has spread way beyond Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto and San Francisco's Ferry Building. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Did you coin the term \"epicurean concierge\" and what does it mean to you?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>When I worked for \u003cem>Gourmet\u003c/em> a colleague who worked for \u003cem>Vanity Fair\u003c/em> thought I should call myself an \"epicurean concierge.\" I love the title. You turn to a hotel concierge to find out about a region and what to do. Guests can turn to Edible Excursions guides to learn about the food scene here. That's one of the cool things about having your own business. You can call yourself whatever you want. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Why do you think there's so much interest now in the Bay Area in what we eat?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Bay Area people have been focused on what they eat for decades. In part, it has to do with our access to high quality ingredients year round growing within close proximity to the public. In recent years, the number of farmers' markets have grown so you can find a market six days a week. People aren't waiting for Saturday to head to the Ferry Plaza they're going to the Fillmore, Castro, Civic Center, Noe Valley and Glen Park. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Food TV, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Meetup and a slew of other social media have put a magnifying glass over what and where people eat. I get it. I love to look at food. I follow \u003ca href=\"http://instagram.com/offalchris#\">Chris Cosentino\u003c/a> of \u003ca href=\"http://incanto.biz/\">Incanto\u003c/a> on Instagram to see what dishes he's prepared for his menu. He can make something like offal, which may not initially sound appealing, come to life with Gravenstein apples and toasted walnuts. I grew up with a dad who loved to take pictures of food. One of my favorite photos from my childhood is a plate of perfectly charred steak at \u003ca href=\"http://www.peterluger.com/brooklyn.cfm\">Peter Lugar's in Brooklyn\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_66940\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2413.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2413.jpg\" alt=\"The kouign amann from Brian Wood of Starter Bakery has quite the cult following in the East Bay. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-66940\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The kouign amann from Brian Wood of Starter Bakery has quite the cult following in the East Bay. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do you want guests to take away from a food tour?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>People get so much more than food on an Edible Excursion tour. They also glean insights and information about the people making or growing the food, regional history, and local culture. Hopefully, that experience will help shape the way people shop for food or select a restaurant. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who takes your tours?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Family, friends, and coworkers. Lawyers, builders, doctors, retired grandmas, finance people, high-school sweethearts, activists, and moms who met when their kids were in preschool but are now in college or married with kids of their own. We offer \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/03/18/deaf-foodies-savor-gourmet-ghetto-tasting-tour-in-sign-language/\">sign-language tours to the deaf community\u003c/a> too. Some guests are just there to take it all in. Others think they are the world's foremost authorities about everything and want to share their knowledge with the rest of the group. As their guides, it's our job to manage the more challenging personalities so they're not interfering with other guests' experiences. Another typical personality we come across is someone who just can't get enough info and fires off question after question. It's great to have engaged customers but we're on a tight timeline so we know how to move things along gently so as not to offend or dismiss anyone. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_67069\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2915.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/07/fiss-2915.jpg\" alt=\"Edible Excursions tour in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Photo: Naomi Fiss\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" class=\"size-full wp-image-67069\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Edible Excursions tour in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Photo: Naomi Fiss\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What qualities do you look for in a guide?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A genuine desire to educate guests about the local food scene and the surrounding community. A great anticipator: A person who has a calm and collected demeanor in the face of disaster and difficult personalities who can adapt depending on the group, weather, or what's going on for our partner businesses. Someone who can build a strong rapport with guests and merchants. There's definitely a performance aspect to it: A guide needs to be on for three hours, even when most peoples' attention spans wane around the 30 minute mark. That's why we keep things moving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What's next for Edible Excursions?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>New tours, in no particular order: A San Francisco Cocktail Tour: The drinks menu has become an increasingly creative place and we want to spotlight the bartenders who are crafting these specialty sips. And, maybe because I'm a mom, I really look forward to a cocktail at the end of the day. More Oakland tours, in Uptown, Old Oakland, and beyond because the food scene there is exploding. There's incredible local pride along with a lot of chefs who might have opened in San Francisco who are heading to \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2013/02/24/chef-preeti-mistry-juhu-beach-club-in-temescal/\">Oakland\u003c/a> instead. It's perhaps the most exciting and talked about food scene locally. And Dogpatch in the city, because it's a hidden gem yet to get the attention it deserves. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also want to offer culinary excursions for young families. So many kids are picky eaters and I think if they're given a fun way to explore other foods and flavors they might buy into it. Kids who are picky are more likely to try new things if the idea doesn't originate from their parents. Food tours are a great thing to do with terrible teens too; food really does help break down barriers and connect people.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>If you could choose ahead, what would your Last Supper look like?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/food-trends-20122.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2013/01/food-trends-20122.jpg\" alt=\"Food Trends 2012. Photo collage by Wendy Goodfriend\" title=\"Food Trends 2012. Photo collage by Wendy Goodfriend\" width=\"560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-53722\">\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n\u003cem>Photo collage by \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/author/wendy-goodfriend/\">Wendy Goodfriend\u003c/a>\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Delicious, or disgusting? The top food stories and trends of this year offered plenty of both. While the rest of the country worried about pink slime and contaminated peanuts, and dealt with the fallout of a devastating drought and a stalled farm bill, San Francisco debated its upcoming bans of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/05/09/last-hurrah-for-foie-gras/\">foie gras\u003c/a> and plastic shopping bags. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This was the year that big money and the usually New York-centric food media finally started to notice that our local food scene is no longer just \u003ca href=\"http://newyork.grubstreet.com/2009/10/ten_things_anthony_bourdain_an.html\">figs on a plate\u003c/a> or (humanely-raised) \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2009/09/03/did-nate-appleman-diss-san-francisco/\">tripe in a bowl\u003c/a> if, really, it ever was, for those of us who live and eat here every day. A few of our local stars decamped for the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/food/article/Citizen-Cake-s-Elizabeth-Falkner-leaving-for-N-Y-3603021.php\">Big Apple\u003c/a>. \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/13/outside-lands-2012-photos-food-art-music-people/\">Big music festivals\u003c/a> found that concert-goers now come as much for the food and drink as for the headliners, while other \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/20/san-francisco-street-food-festival-2012-photo-slideshow/\">food-centric street festivals\u003c/a> proved that standing in line for Korean tacos, Himalayan dumplings, or Mexican huaraches could be the main event. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Coconut water and kale chips went from trendy to kiddie, and doughnuts (and \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/11/26/east-bay-bagel-smackdown-beautys-vs-authentic-bagel-co/\">bagels\u003c/a>) became the new cupcakes, at least in the East Bay, where everyone, it seemed, opened a bakery this year. So here, looking back on a year's worth of columns from NPR, Bay Area Bites, and the rest of the media from the Bay Area and beyond, some reflections on what went right (and wrong) in food in 2012.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don't They Have Chinese Food in New York City?\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWhat do New Yorkers really, really want? To wait in line for hours and hours, drinking free keg beer, for the chance to numb their tastebuds and sear their gullets with the likes of kung pao pastrami and pork-laden mapo tofu at what even Pete \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/14/dining/reviews/restaurant-review-guys-american-kitchen-bar-in-times-square.html\">\"Guy Fieri, You're Dead to Me\u003c/a>\" Wells called the city's \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/26/dining/reviews/12-restaurant-triumphs-of-2012.html\">most exciting new restaurant\u003c/a>. Sorry, Gotham, but your hot ticket is our Tuesday night take-out. \u003ca href=\"http://www.missionchinesefood.com\">Mission Chinese Food\u003c/a> got its start as a quirky pop-up sharing kitchen and table space with a Mission Street Cantonese joint, and we know that \u003ca href=\"http://www.gq.com/food-travel/restaurants-and-bars/201212/danny-bowien-interview-mission-chinese-profile\">GQ darling\u003c/a> chef Danny Bowien will always love us best. Even better than those black-vinegar peanuts? That in two years, the restaurant, which donates 75 cents for every entree, has raised almost $170,000 for the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sffoodbank.org/\">SF Food Bank\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take Our Plastic Bags, Take Our Foie Gras, But Hands Off Our Sodas\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWhile New Yorkers kvelled about \u003ca href=\"http://gothamist.com/2012/09/14/hes_not_my_nanny_new_yorkers_react.php\">\"Nanny Bloomberg's\"\u003c/a> attempt to limit their Big Gulp consumption, San Francisco took October's ordinance against plastic shopping bags in stride. A 10 cent nuisance fee for paper bags encouraged city dwellers to make reusable bags as much a part of daily baggage as cellphones and keys. And where San Fran goes, Oakland will follow: On January 1, Alameda County joins the \u003ca href=\"http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/12/29/alameda-county-joins-plastic-bag-ban/\">plastic bag ban\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In July, the gavage (force-feeding) method of fattening geese and ducks became illegal in California, wiping foie gras off menus, shutting down foie gras production statewide, and inspiring a disproportionally large amount of media coverage, like this soul-searching piece by L.A. Times writer Ed Lebowitz in \u003ca href=\"http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/the-last-days-of-foie-gras/309009/\">The Atlantic\u003c/a>. Hot on the heels of Humphry Slocombe's last-chance \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/humphryslocombe/status/211912227194806272\">foie-gras ice cream sandwiches\u003c/a> was the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Presidio-Social-Club-pulls-foie-gras-3724123.php\">well-publicized attempt\u003c/a> by the Presidio Social Club to circumvent the ban. (Their argument--that the restaurant, located in the Presidio, was on federal land and thus not subject to state regulations--didn't fly, and the restaurant took foie gras off its menu shortly thereafter.) Meanwhile, \u003ca href=\"http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Richmond-Soda-Tax-177591311.html\">Richmond residents defeated Measure N\u003c/a>, a proposed penny-per-ounce tax on sodas and other high-sugar drinks, after the American Beverage Association poured over $2.5 million into a \"No on N\" campaign. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Backyard Chickens Jumped the Shark\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOK, not really. We like waking up to the clucking of our blond, bosomy Buff Orpingtons just as much as the next soft-hearted urban homesteader. But when Williams-Sonoma's new \u003ca href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/agrarian-garden/\">Agrarian\u003c/a> catalog category started offering a \u003ca href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/reclaimed-rustic-coop-with-artwork/\">Reclaimed Rustic Chicken Coop\u003c/a>, \"built by hand using reclaimed redwood and decorated with a hand-painted rooster\" for $759.95, we did wonder if there wasn't some truth to this Deadspin writer's \u003ca href=\"http://deadspin.com/5959212\">hilariously bitter rant\u003c/a> about the San Francisco-based retailer. And just as you shouldn't plant veggies in untested urban soil, so you might want to consider where your cute, free-range city birds are scratching. A recent New York City study found \u003ca href=\"http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/10/dining/worries-about-lead-for-new-yorks-garden-fresh-eggs.html\">high lead levels\u003c/a> in eggs from community-garden chickens. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Big Money Found Our Local Favorites\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nStarbucks spent $100 million to buy Bay Area-based bakery-cafe chain \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Bay-Area-s-La-Boulange-bakery-sold-to-Starbucks-3608539.php\">La Boulange\u003c/a>, while venture capitalists True Ventures and Index Ventures poured \u003ca href=\"http://www.wired.com/business/2012/10/blue-bottle-cashes-in/\">$20 million in funding\u003c/a> into Oakland's Blue Bottle Coffee. A German conglomerate, Joh. A. Benckiser, bought Peet's for nearly $1 billion. South Park's\u003ca href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/21/american-grilled-cheese-kitchen_n_1819013.html\"> American Grilled Cheese Kitchen\u003c/a> won a $250K grant from Chase as a winner of their \u003ca href=\"https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com/\">Mission: Small Business\u003c/a> competition. And tech money did more than just fuel impossible rents, $18 pizzas, and another round of \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2011/09/14/the-rise-of-the-13-cocktail/\">$13 Corpse Revivers\u003c/a>: business partners Todd Masonis and Cameron Ring poured their big software-company payoff into \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/02/10/dandelion-chocolate-raises-the-bar/\">Dandelion Chocolate\u003c/a>, a small-batch bean-to-bar operation. After starting the business in Dogpatch, they turned a former auto-repair place on Valencia Street into a full-service chocolate factory and shop just in time for holiday shopping, offering cool stuff like this \u003ca href=\"http://www.dandelionchocolate.com/2012/11/20/pirates-poems-sea-salt-chocolate/\">chapbook and chocolate combination\u003c/a>, produced with neighboring writing center \u003ca href=\"http://826valencia.org/\">826 Valencia\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And Small-Money Operations Got the Nod from Jerry Brown\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn September, Gov. Brown approved \u003ca href=\"http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120AB1616\">AB 1616\u003c/a>, the \"cottage food law\" that allows for home production and less stringent health-department regulation for typically non-hazardous foods such as bread, pastries, dry pasta, granola, jam, honey, candy, coffee beans, spice blends and more. \"Cottage food\" industries for such items now don't require a commercial kitchen, as long as the businesses don't do more than $35K/year in gross sales this year. You still can't make hot or ready-to-eat foods or highly perishable items without full regulation and a commercial kitchen, which meant that Forage SF's very popular but renegade \u003ca href=\"http://foragesf.com/market/\">Underground Market\u003c/a> ended its 3-year run with a final food blitz on December 22.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\nPut a Hole in It\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe East Bay, in particular, had a doughnut-and-bagel renaissance this year, with the opening of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/11/26/east-bay-bagel-smackdown-beautys-vs-authentic-bagel-co/\">Beauty's Bagels and Authentic Bagel Company\u003c/a>, plus \u003ca href=\"http://baronbaking.com/\">Baron Baking\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/DoughnutDolly\">Doughnut Dolly\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ediblecommunities.com/eastbay/fall-2012/donut-logic.htm\">Doughnut Savant\u003c/a>. Meanwhile, the newly opened \u003ca href=\"http://www.sweetbarbakery.com/\">Sweet Bar Bakery\u003c/a> drew crowds for its I-can't-believe-they're-vegan \"faux-nuts,\" a baked doughnut-like pastry that owner Mani Niall invented while working in Hollywood. It was just one of many small food businesses that opened this year thanks to crowd-sourced fundraising campaigns. Later this year, look for a revival of \u003ca href=\"http:www.charleschocolates.com\">Charles Chocolates\u003c/a>, which used Kickstarter to raise both money and public awareness that the much-missed chocolatier was planning a comeback. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who's Playing? Who Cares? We're Here for the Lamb Poutine\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2012 was the year Outside Lands and other big-draw music and entertainment festivals around the Bay became \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/13/outside-lands-2012-photos-food-art-music-people/\">as much about the food\u003c/a> as the entertainment, as anyone who spent time at John Fink's mini-empire \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/12/outside-lambs-a-moroccan-oasis-within-outside-lands/\">Outside Lambs\u003c/a> can attest. Oakland's Eat Real Festival was better than ever and La Cocina's Street Food Festival was bigger, with a fun, if chilly \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/20/night-market-sf-street-food-festival/\">Night Market\u003c/a> added on. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You Like Us, You Really Like Us\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nDanny Bowien was definitely a cool cat in the San Francisco chef scene, but it wasn't until he and his long locks showed up on the Lower East Side to open an outpost of Mission Chinese Food in New York that his celebrity-chefdom flamed hotter than one of his own plates of cumin-spiced lamb. And this year, after moving, then closing, her restaurant and bakery Citizen Cake, California native and longtime San Franciscan Elizabeth Falkner resurfaced in Brooklyn, opening \u003ca href=\"http://krescendobrooklyn.com/\">Krescendo\u003c/a>, a pizza place. Still, the Bay Area felt some more love than usual from the national media this year, as Travel and Leisure's Adam Sachs sang the praises of a \u003ca href=\"http://www.travelandleisure.com/articles/a-new-crop-of-san-francisco-restaurants\">a new crop of (mostly Mission-centric) San Francisco restaurants\u003c/a>, including Bar Tartine, Craftsman+Wolves, St Vincent, Outerlands, Park Tavern, Benu, Rich Table, and others, and Bon Appetit dubbed Pacific Heights' State Bird Provisions as its \u003ca href=\"http://www.bonappetit.com/restaurants-travel/2012/09/state-bird-hot-ten\">2012 Restaurant of the Year\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Smart Choices for Brain Food\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nWith dispiriting reminders that seafood mislabeling and ocean depredation continues around the world, KQED and other local publications helped raise the profile of sustainable fishing and seafood consumption, with pieces like \u003ca href=\"http://science.kqed.org/quest/2012/11/09/nothing-fishy-about-sustainable-seafood/\">Nothing Fishy About Sustainable Seafood\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/05/31/the-whole-fish-snout-to-tail-movement-meet-gills-to-adipose-fin/\">The Whole Fish: Snout to Tail Movement Meets Gill to Adipose Fin\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ediblecommunities.com/eastbay/summer-2012/whats-cooking-with-sustainable-seafood.htm\">What's Cooking with Sustainable Seafood?\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\n",
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And where San Fran goes, Oakland will follow: On January 1, Alameda County joins the \u003ca href=\"http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2012/12/29/alameda-county-joins-plastic-bag-ban/\">plastic bag ban\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In July, the gavage (force-feeding) method of fattening geese and ducks became illegal in California, wiping foie gras off menus, shutting down foie gras production statewide, and inspiring a disproportionally large amount of media coverage, like this soul-searching piece by L.A. Times writer Ed Lebowitz in \u003ca href=\"http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/the-last-days-of-foie-gras/309009/\">The Atlantic\u003c/a>. Hot on the heels of Humphry Slocombe's last-chance \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/humphryslocombe/status/211912227194806272\">foie-gras ice cream sandwiches\u003c/a> was the \u003ca href=\"http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Presidio-Social-Club-pulls-foie-gras-3724123.php\">well-publicized attempt\u003c/a> by the Presidio Social Club to circumvent the ban. (Their argument--that the restaurant, located in the Presidio, was on federal land and thus not subject to state regulations--didn't fly, and the restaurant took foie gras off its menu shortly thereafter.) Meanwhile, \u003ca href=\"http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Richmond-Soda-Tax-177591311.html\">Richmond residents defeated Measure N\u003c/a>, a proposed penny-per-ounce tax on sodas and other high-sugar drinks, after the American Beverage Association poured over $2.5 million into a \"No on N\" campaign. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Backyard Chickens Jumped the Shark\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nOK, not really. We like waking up to the clucking of our blond, bosomy Buff Orpingtons just as much as the next soft-hearted urban homesteader. But when Williams-Sonoma's new \u003ca href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/shop/agrarian-garden/\">Agrarian\u003c/a> catalog category started offering a \u003ca href=\"http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/reclaimed-rustic-coop-with-artwork/\">Reclaimed Rustic Chicken Coop\u003c/a>, \"built by hand using reclaimed redwood and decorated with a hand-painted rooster\" for $759.95, we did wonder if there wasn't some truth to this Deadspin writer's \u003ca href=\"http://deadspin.com/5959212\">hilariously bitter rant\u003c/a> about the San Francisco-based retailer. And just as you shouldn't plant veggies in untested urban soil, so you might want to consider where your cute, free-range city birds are scratching. 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South Park's\u003ca href=\"http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/21/american-grilled-cheese-kitchen_n_1819013.html\"> American Grilled Cheese Kitchen\u003c/a> won a $250K grant from Chase as a winner of their \u003ca href=\"https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com/\">Mission: Small Business\u003c/a> competition. And tech money did more than just fuel impossible rents, $18 pizzas, and another round of \u003ca href=\"http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2011/09/14/the-rise-of-the-13-cocktail/\">$13 Corpse Revivers\u003c/a>: business partners Todd Masonis and Cameron Ring poured their big software-company payoff into \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/02/10/dandelion-chocolate-raises-the-bar/\">Dandelion Chocolate\u003c/a>, a small-batch bean-to-bar operation. After starting the business in Dogpatch, they turned a former auto-repair place on Valencia Street into a full-service chocolate factory and shop just in time for holiday shopping, offering cool stuff like this \u003ca href=\"http://www.dandelionchocolate.com/2012/11/20/pirates-poems-sea-salt-chocolate/\">chapbook and chocolate combination\u003c/a>, produced with neighboring writing center \u003ca href=\"http://826valencia.org/\">826 Valencia\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>And Small-Money Operations Got the Nod from Jerry Brown\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nIn September, Gov. Brown approved \u003ca href=\"http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=201120120AB1616\">AB 1616\u003c/a>, the \"cottage food law\" that allows for home production and less stringent health-department regulation for typically non-hazardous foods such as bread, pastries, dry pasta, granola, jam, honey, candy, coffee beans, spice blends and more. \"Cottage food\" industries for such items now don't require a commercial kitchen, as long as the businesses don't do more than $35K/year in gross sales this year. You still can't make hot or ready-to-eat foods or highly perishable items without full regulation and a commercial kitchen, which meant that Forage SF's very popular but renegade \u003ca href=\"http://foragesf.com/market/\">Underground Market\u003c/a> ended its 3-year run with a final food blitz on December 22.\u003cbr>\n\u003cstrong>\u003cbr>\nPut a Hole in It\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nThe East Bay, in particular, had a doughnut-and-bagel renaissance this year, with the opening of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/11/26/east-bay-bagel-smackdown-beautys-vs-authentic-bagel-co/\">Beauty's Bagels and Authentic Bagel Company\u003c/a>, plus \u003ca href=\"http://baronbaking.com/\">Baron Baking\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.facebook.com/DoughnutDolly\">Doughnut Dolly\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.ediblecommunities.com/eastbay/fall-2012/donut-logic.htm\">Doughnut Savant\u003c/a>. Meanwhile, the newly opened \u003ca href=\"http://www.sweetbarbakery.com/\">Sweet Bar Bakery\u003c/a> drew crowds for its I-can't-believe-they're-vegan \"faux-nuts,\" a baked doughnut-like pastry that owner Mani Niall invented while working in Hollywood. It was just one of many small food businesses that opened this year thanks to crowd-sourced fundraising campaigns. Later this year, look for a revival of \u003ca href=\"http:www.charleschocolates.com\">Charles Chocolates\u003c/a>, which used Kickstarter to raise both money and public awareness that the much-missed chocolatier was planning a comeback. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Who's Playing? Who Cares? We're Here for the Lamb Poutine\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\n2012 was the year Outside Lands and other big-draw music and entertainment festivals around the Bay became \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/13/outside-lands-2012-photos-food-art-music-people/\">as much about the food\u003c/a> as the entertainment, as anyone who spent time at John Fink's mini-empire \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/12/outside-lambs-a-moroccan-oasis-within-outside-lands/\">Outside Lambs\u003c/a> can attest. Oakland's Eat Real Festival was better than ever and La Cocina's Street Food Festival was bigger, with a fun, if chilly \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2012/08/20/night-market-sf-street-food-festival/\">Night Market\u003c/a> added on. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>You Like Us, You Really Like Us\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nDanny Bowien was definitely a cool cat in the San Francisco chef scene, but it wasn't until he and his long locks showed up on the Lower East Side to open an outpost of Mission Chinese Food in New York that his celebrity-chefdom flamed hotter than one of his own plates of cumin-spiced lamb. And this year, after moving, then closing, her restaurant and bakery Citizen Cake, California native and longtime San Franciscan Elizabeth Falkner resurfaced in Brooklyn, opening \u003ca href=\"http://krescendobrooklyn.com/\">Krescendo\u003c/a>, a pizza place. 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Cozy and intimate, this Noe Valley eatery is where to go when you want to up the romance ante.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Focusing entirely on his native cuisine from Sardegna, chef Massimiliano Conti sticks to his roots with a rustic, seafood-focused menu and an impressive wine list that showcases the region’s interesting offerings like Cannonau and Vermentino. The octopus stew is a staple for many diners.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://statebirdsf.com/\">2) State Bird Provisions\u003c/a>, San Francisco (Lower Fillmore)\u003cbr>\nIf your date is into the Bay Area food scene go to State Bird Provisions, one of the coolest new spots where you are likely to see San Francisco chefs dining. What started off as a way for chefs Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, formerly of Rubicon, to deep-fry quail (California’s state bird) has developed into one of San Francisco’s most innovative menus. Some dishes are served Dim Sum style, others can be ordered, everything arrives at the whim of the kitchen, and it’s all delicious. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp> \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/\">3) The Ferry Building\u003c/a>, San Francisco (Embarcadero)\u003cbr>\nIt seems nearly impossible to have a boring date at a marketplace that offers so much. Try \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/hog_island_oyster_company.php\">Hog Island Oyster Company\u003c/a> for a super social happy hour Monday through Thursday, or meet up on a Saturday morning for celebrity-chef-spotting at the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/farmers_market.php\">farmers’ market\u003c/a>. Grab a meat cone or a satisfying sandwich from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/boccalone_shop_page.php\">Boccalone\u003c/a> or a loaf of bread from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/acme_bread_company.php\">Acme\u003c/a> and a wheel of Red Hawk from \u003ca href=\"http://www.ferrybuildingmarketplace.com/cowgirl_creamery.php\">Cowgirl Creamery\u003c/a> to make your own, then head to the dock to watch the boats pass by.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.brazenheadsf.com/\">4) Brazen Head\u003c/a>, San Francisco (Marina)\u003cbr>\nOne of San Francisco's best late-night restaurants has flown under the radar since it opened in 1980. Belly up to the bar for a classic gin martini from a charming curmudgeon of a bartender and enjoy it with a plate of oysters and a spot-on French onion gratinee soup. A petite filet, some shrimp scampi, and the flattering dim light of the tiny dining room add up to romance galore. The best part? They serve dinner until 1am.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://barbocce.com/\">5) Bar Bocce\u003c/a>, Sausalito\u003cbr>\nThe newest addition to Sausalito’s tourist-friendly and locally-beloved food and wine scene is an idyllic spot for a first date. Watch the sun set over the harbor from any of the outdoor couches or tables surrounding the fire pit, or ignore the natural beauty in favor of athletics as you toss a bocce ball forward and a glass of wine back. Though the food is secondary to the setting and the innovative wine-cocktail list, Bar Bocce is absolutely worth a visit for a first date--even if it's just with a friend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.sorellacaffe.com/\">6) Sorella Caffe\u003c/a>, Fairfax\u003cbr>\nClassically Fairfaxian-casual, Sorella Caffe has a skilled, low-key staff and solid Italian food with flair. Special touches like a live piano player, a round windowed dining room and a fireplace that makes diners feel as though they're enjoying their gorgonzola ravioli in a toasty, warm yurt. Sorella is a comfortable spot to get to know someone while enjoying a little whimsy-- a giant communal wheel of Parmesan cheese arrives as the menus do and diners are presented with a bowlful of gummy bears to dig through while perusing the dessert menu.\u003cbr clear=\"all\">\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.restaurantpicco.com/\">7) Picco\u003c/a>, Larkspur\u003cbr>\nLet's face it--you can't go wrong taking a date to ANY of \u003ca href=\"http://www.restaurantpicco.com/docs/picco_presskit.pdf\">Bruce Hill's\u003c/a> restaurants. \u003ca href=\"http://www.bixrestaurant.com/\">Bix\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.zerozerosf.com/\">Zero Zero\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.pizzeriapicco.com/\">Pizzeria Picco\u003c/a> are all excellent establishments on their own merits, but there's something about Picco that is so cozy and inviting that it's hard to imagine any first date that takes place here not being a success. After a dinner of Hill's made-to-order risotto of the day, paired with one of the restaurant's signature cocktails, take a stroll through downtown Larkspur to enjoy the fresh Marin air.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.underwoodgraton.com/\">8) Underwood\u003c/a>, Graton\u003cbr>\nSure, it's a drive from just about anywhere in Sonoma, Marin, or San Francisco Counties--unless you happen to be one of the 1900 people who live in Graton--but the Underwood Bar and Bistro is worth a trek of any distance to eat chef Matthew Greenbaum's food while sitting quietly amongst the wine country movers-and-shakers who come to their hometown restaurant for a little slice of sophistication. Sharing several small plates of tapas and some innovative cocktails like a \u003ca href=\"http://www.underwoodgraton.com/cocktail.pdf\">French Martini\u003c/a> is a great way to break the ice. And hey, if the date goes REALLY well, you can breakfast at Greenbaum's \u003ca href=\"http://willowwoodgraton.com/\">Willow Wood\u003c/a> across the street...the next morning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.scopahealdsburg.com/\">9) Scopa\u003c/a>, Healdsburg\u003cbr>\nIn a town where antiques and San Francisco Marina-district overflow comprise more of the population during the summertime than native Healdsburgers do, Scopa is a bastion of good, homey food with a hip atmosphere that caters to tourists and locals alike. Scopa is right on the town's central square, and a stroll around the grassy park and a little window-shopping while you wait for your table sets the tone for a casual yet intimate evening. Don't miss Nonna's chicken, a recipe handed down from NorCal local chef Ari Rosen's grandmother. 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