Neighborhood Noshing “Location, location, location...” Real estate agents and successful shopkeepers have touted this adage for decades, but it’s equally applicable when it comes to deciding where to eat. In Chinatown, don’t miss chef Brandon Jew’s Michelin-starred Mister Jiu’s , a high-end dinner destination that puts a California spin on Cantonese fare with a five-course, family-style menu, plus wine, tea and cocktails named for facets of good fortune. On the Embarcadero, Atwater Tavern serves a menu inspired by classics such as cioppino and steamed mussels, as well as meats cooked over a wood-fired Santa Maria grill. Further along the waterfront, family-owned Scoma’s at Fisherman’s Wharf specializes in “pier-to-plate” fresh seafood and has been a neighborhood mainstay for more than 50 years. At nearby Ghirardelli Square, Michelin-starred Gary Danko lets diners create their own three-, four-, or five-course, prix-fixe menus. In the Mission, Belmar La Gallinita Meat Market is a no-frills butcher shop, meat market and restaurant serving some of the tastiest tacos, soups and burritos in town. For a sit-down dinner that won’t disappoint, head to Lolo’s and order hand-crafted margaritas and their signature jicama and shrimp tacos. Part of the fabric of the North Beach neighborhood for more than 75 years, Original Joe's is quintessential San Francisco. The crowd is eclectic, the cocktails are traditional and the meatballs, eggplant parmesan and short rib gnocchi are must-haves. tar tine Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth There’s always room for dessert, no matter what time of day it is. From ice cream sundaes to decadent pastries, it’s easy to find sweet treats in San Francisco. For iconic San Francisco fare, look no further than Tartine , a fixture in the Bay Area for more than 25 years. What began as a simple bakery spurred a baked goods revolution. Their insanely delicious morning buns draw a crowd, but you can’t go wrong when everything coming out of the oven is amazing. Cupcakes have definitely found their following, and two of the city’s most popular spots are Susie Cakes and Sibby’s Cupcakery . The former offers classic desserts, including their popular Celebration Cake, made entirely from scratch. The latter creates signature flavors, like Carrot Cinnamon or Coconut Snowball, with unique decorations and color schemes. Who doesn’t love a scoop of decadent ice cream, rich gelato or sweet sorbet? At Humphrey Slocombe , you can sample anything-but-ordinary flavors like Hibiscus Beet Sorbet, Blue Bottle Vietnamese Coffee, and McEvoy Olive Oil. Mitchell’s is still mixing up the same recipes they’ve used since the 1950s to make their Butterscotch Marble and minty Grasshopper Pie flavors, while Smitten employs more modern preparation techniques, using liquid nitrogen to freeze ice cream flavors like Peaches & Bourbon and Tcho 60.5% Chocolate. If sundaes are more your style, try The Ice Cream Bar , a 1930s soda fountain where soda jerks in bow ties will serve you a root beer float or banana split. All-You-Can-Eat and Then Some... Ever looked at a menu and thought, “Everything looks good.”? At these Bay Area restaurants, you’ll pay a flat fee and literally be able to taste it all. Sometimes they’ll even throw in the drinks. At Chubby Noodle’s two city locations, brunch will get you a 16-item dim sum menu and four drink choices within a 90-minute time limit. Brunch is also the name of the game at District , where you’ll find a buffet-style tableau of classic breakfast fare alongside bottomless mimosas every Sunday. For a bit of San Francisco history, head to The Garden Court inside The Palace Hotel. A buffet brunch is served every day underneath its magnificent domed glass ceiling. Boiling Hot Pot offers an all-you-can-eat-and-drink Cantonese menu. You’ll choose a broth base and meat from selections such as Kobe beef, lamb and tendon. If you love lots of options, head to Sushi Hunter . Their 10-page menu offers hundreds of possibilities, so it’s a great choice if you want to try a variety of dishes. Craving something casual? Goat Hill Pizza , with three city locations, is famous for making pizza with San Francisco sourdough since 1975. Take advantage of the all-you-can-eat menu on Monday nights, when waiters serve fresh slices of pizza straight from the oven. Courtesy of retailnews.asia SPONSORED CONTENT A favorite of San Francisco locals and visitors alike for 49 years, Waterfront Restaurant is one of the city’s foremost dining destinations. Take in the breathtaking bay view as you sample fresh, sustainable seafood and tender Wagyu beef, or choose from a variety of delectable vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. Waterfront Restaurant is located at Pier 7 on the Embarcadero at the foot of Broadway and offers valet parking for your convenience. waterfrontsf.com WATERFRONT Foodies . 27
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