FOOdIeS 9 San Francisco MUST-HAVE FOOD & DRINK EXPERIENCES You may leave your heart in San Francisco, but you most certainly won’t leave with an empty stomach. From famous firsts like martinis and sourdough bread to iconic eats like Mission burritos and dungeness crab, San Francisco is what foodie dreams are made of. Whether you’re on a Michelin-star splurge or a food truck treasure hunt, you’ll want to check these items off your culinary bucket list. FEAST ON SEAFOOD AT FISHERMAN’S WHARF. Fisherman’s Wharf is one of the most famous places in the world for fresh-off-the-boat seafood. there are a few specialties you shouldn’t miss. Italian-American dockworkers are credited with inventing cioppino, a tomato-based stew consisting of fish, shrimp, clams and whatever else is left over from the day’s catch. try it at Cioppino’s or Alioto’s, which first began selling the stew on the docks back in 1925. San Francisco is also known for dungeness crab and oysters, thanks to the chilly Pacific waters just off the coast. take a crack at ’em at Fog Harbor Fish House or Franciscan Crab restaurant, two quintessential Fisherman’s Wharf restaurants with sparkling bay views. SCORE SOME LEGENDARY SOURDOUGH BREAD. Perfect for soaking up cioppino or holding steaming chowder, sourdough bread is one of San Francisco’s most iconic food creations. taste the Original San Francisco Sourdough at Boudin Bakery & Cafe, which has been churning out piping-hot loaves since 1849, making it the longest continually operating business in the city. Other can’t-miss bakeries include Acme Bread and the James Beard Award-winning tartine. 26 . sftravel.com unsplash (2)
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