Guidebook for San Francisco
Food Scene
The dishes are wonderful as are the craft drinks at the bar. Energetic scene in North Beach! for starters, we like the focaccia brad, Kale Salad and Grilled Polenta. Second course is always great with Bucatini, Lumaconi, and the Trompetti (roasted cauliflower, green garlic puree and pine nuts).
All Entrees are good:
SHOULDER STEAK which comes with
Braised Cabbage, Farro, Taleggio Fonduta, Mustard Seeds
SPANISH OCTOPUS Salt Crusted Potatoes, Confit Tomatoes, Parsley, Mint, Fennel Fronds
GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK
Asparagus, Bearnaise, Calabrian Chili, Basil Oil
ROASTED CHICKEN FOR 2 (ALLOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR) Ricotta, Pine Nuts, Marsala
This is what Eater Magazine says, "The arrival of the Jay-Z and Beyoncé tour basically brought San Francisco to a standstill this week, monopolizing Instagram feeds, conversations, and even the city's soundscape. But even this dynamic duo has to occasionally stop to eat, which they did with gusto. Most notably, they went to Tosca Cafe not one, but both nights of their tour, which was a bit of internal synergy, since Jay-Z is an investor in owners April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman's New York restaurant Spotted Pig. According to Inside Scoop, pastas and roast chicken were among their party's favorites."
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Tosca
242 Columbus AveThe dishes are wonderful as are the craft drinks at the bar. Energetic scene in North Beach! for starters, we like the focaccia brad, Kale Salad and Grilled Polenta. Second course is always great with Bucatini, Lumaconi, and the Trompetti (roasted cauliflower, green garlic puree and pine nuts).
All Entrees are good:
SHOULDER STEAK which comes with
Braised Cabbage, Farro, Taleggio Fonduta, Mustard Seeds
SPANISH OCTOPUS Salt Crusted Potatoes, Confit Tomatoes, Parsley, Mint, Fennel Fronds
GRILLED FLAT IRON STEAK
Asparagus, Bearnaise, Calabrian Chili, Basil Oil
ROASTED CHICKEN FOR 2 (ALLOW FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR) Ricotta, Pine Nuts, Marsala
This is what Eater Magazine says, "The arrival of the Jay-Z and Beyoncé tour basically brought San Francisco to a standstill this week, monopolizing Instagram feeds, conversations, and even the city's soundscape. But even this dynamic duo has to occasionally stop to eat, which they did with gusto. Most notably, they went to Tosca Cafe not one, but both nights of their tour, which was a bit of internal synergy, since Jay-Z is an investor in owners April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman's New York restaurant Spotted Pig. According to Inside Scoop, pastas and roast chicken were among their party's favorites."
Caffe Trieste has brought espresso to San Francisco over 50 years ago and still serve the finest in Italian Style coffee in North Beach. Come and visit!
As the first Espresso coffee house on the West Coast in 1956, Caffe Trieste has been serving up optimum quality Espresso coffee and fabulous music for well over a half century in San Francisco. The historic flagship location in North Beach hosts poets, writers, composers and artists, all enjoying the some the finest coffee in San Francisco and the World.
Founder “Papa Gianni” Giotta, Espresso Pioneer of the West Coast, says: “Brew each cup like its for you”. CAFFE TRIESTE – Coffee with Rhythm!
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Caffe Trieste
601 Vallejo St.Caffe Trieste has brought espresso to San Francisco over 50 years ago and still serve the finest in Italian Style coffee in North Beach. Come and visit!
As the first Espresso coffee house on the West Coast in 1956, Caffe Trieste has been serving up optimum quality Espresso coffee and fabulous music for well over a half century in San Francisco. The historic flagship location in North Beach hosts poets, writers, composers and artists, all enjoying the some the finest coffee in San Francisco and the World.
Founder “Papa Gianni” Giotta, Espresso Pioneer of the West Coast, says: “Brew each cup like its for you”. CAFFE TRIESTE – Coffee with Rhythm!
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, home of 12-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani. http://tonyspizzanapoletana.com/menu/
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Little Italy, Tony brings his passion and perfection to North Beach, sharing his award winning pizzas with us all. Order the famous Pizza Margherita (they only make 77 for the day) or the savory Cal Italia. All of their r ingredients are authentic, and imported from the Pizza Capital of the World, Napoli.
Menu is not exclusively Pizza, but also includes mouth watering pastas and genuine Italian dinners. We love their meat balls, Chiorzo Sausages, and Coccoli! They have extensive Imported and Domestic wine list too. Tony's Pizza offers specialty cocktails such as their signature Negroni.
Get there before it opens and stand in line, otherwise expect a wait time of 2 hours.
A presto!
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Tony's Pizza Napoletana
1570 Stockton StTony’s Pizza Napoletana, home of 12-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani. http://tonyspizzanapoletana.com/menu/
Located in the heart of San Francisco’s Little Italy, Tony brings his passion and perfection to North Beach, sharing his award winning pizzas with us all. Order the famous Pizza Margherita (they only make 77 for the day) or the savory Cal Italia. All of their r ingredients are authentic, and imported from the Pizza Capital of the World, Napoli.
Menu is not exclusively Pizza, but also includes mouth watering pastas and genuine Italian dinners. We love their meat balls, Chiorzo Sausages, and Coccoli! They have extensive Imported and Domestic wine list too. Tony's Pizza offers specialty cocktails such as their signature Negroni.
Get there before it opens and stand in line, otherwise expect a wait time of 2 hours.
A presto!
Italian Homemade
The food is deliciously amazing! Authentic home madel fresh pasta, fresh ingredients and made in front of you.
Fetuccini with Sage and Butter sauce, Fetuccini with Bolognese sauce and meatballs, Pappardelle with Bolognese, classic Piadini , fettuccine with white sauce and Piadini with meatballs. Tiramisu for dessert is out of this world. All the dishes was delicious and always on point. Same level of freshness, quality and taste as many high end Italian restaurants in the area. Order to take out ... although it is relatively new venue, it is already part of our SF North Beach tradition.
http://places.singleplatform.com/the-italian-homemade-company/menu?ref=Microsoft
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The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveItalian Homemade
The food is deliciously amazing! Authentic home madel fresh pasta, fresh ingredients and made in front of you.
Fetuccini with Sage and Butter sauce, Fetuccini with Bolognese sauce and meatballs, Pappardelle with Bolognese, classic Piadini , fettuccine with white sauce and Piadini with meatballs. Tiramisu for dessert is out of this world. All the dishes was delicious and always on point. Same level of freshness, quality and taste as many high end Italian restaurants in the area. Order to take out ... although it is relatively new venue, it is already part of our SF North Beach tradition.
http://places.singleplatform.com/the-italian-homemade-company/menu?ref=Microsoft
Mama's family has been serving up breakfast on North Beach's Washington Square Park since Mama and Papa Sanchez first opened their doors over 50 years ago. Today they continue a tradition of fluffy omelettes, homemade jam and fresh baked breads and pastries. Watch out... and prepare for long lines.
http://www.mamas-sf.com/menu.html
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Mama's On Washington Square
1701 Stockton StMama's family has been serving up breakfast on North Beach's Washington Square Park since Mama and Papa Sanchez first opened their doors over 50 years ago. Today they continue a tradition of fluffy omelettes, homemade jam and fresh baked breads and pastries. Watch out... and prepare for long lines.
http://www.mamas-sf.com/menu.html
THE IRISH COFFEE STORY
The historic venture started on the night of November the 10th in 1952. Jack Koeppler, then-owner of the Buena Vista, challenged international travel writer Stanton Delaplane to help re-create a highly touted "Irish Coffee" served at Shannon Airport in Ireland. Intrigued, Stan Accepted Jack’s invitation, and the pair began to experiment immediately.
Throughout the night the two of them stirred and sipped judiciously and eventually acknowledged two recurring problems. The taste was "not quite right," and the cream would not float. Stan’s hopes sank like the cream, but Jack was undaunted. The restaurateur pursued the elusive elixir with religious fervor, even making a pilgrimage overseas to Shannon Airport.
Upon Jack’s return, the experimentation continued. Finally, the perfect-tasting Irish whiskey was selected. Then the problem of the bottom-bent cream was taken to San Francisco’s mayor, a prominent dairy owner. It was discovered that when the cream was aged for 48 hours and frothed to a precise consistency, it would float as delicately as a swan on the surface of Jack’s and Stan’s special nectar.
Success was theirs! With the recipe now mastered, a sparkling clear, six-ounce, heat-treated goblet was chosen as a suitable chalice.
Soon the fame of the Buena Vista’s Irish Coffee spread throughout the land. Today, it’s still the same delicious mixture, and it’s still the same clamorous, cosmopolitan Buena Vista. Both…delightful experiences.
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Buena Vista
2765 Hyde StTHE IRISH COFFEE STORY
The historic venture started on the night of November the 10th in 1952. Jack Koeppler, then-owner of the Buena Vista, challenged international travel writer Stanton Delaplane to help re-create a highly touted "Irish Coffee" served at Shannon Airport in Ireland. Intrigued, Stan Accepted Jack’s invitation, and the pair began to experiment immediately.
Throughout the night the two of them stirred and sipped judiciously and eventually acknowledged two recurring problems. The taste was "not quite right," and the cream would not float. Stan’s hopes sank like the cream, but Jack was undaunted. The restaurateur pursued the elusive elixir with religious fervor, even making a pilgrimage overseas to Shannon Airport.
Upon Jack’s return, the experimentation continued. Finally, the perfect-tasting Irish whiskey was selected. Then the problem of the bottom-bent cream was taken to San Francisco’s mayor, a prominent dairy owner. It was discovered that when the cream was aged for 48 hours and frothed to a precise consistency, it would float as delicately as a swan on the surface of Jack’s and Stan’s special nectar.
Success was theirs! With the recipe now mastered, a sparkling clear, six-ounce, heat-treated goblet was chosen as a suitable chalice.
Soon the fame of the Buena Vista’s Irish Coffee spread throughout the land. Today, it’s still the same delicious mixture, and it’s still the same clamorous, cosmopolitan Buena Vista. Both…delightful experiences.
Entertainment & Activities
Favorite curio stores are located on Grant Ave--
China Bazaar 667 Grant Ave
Far East Flea Market 729 Grant Ave
Old Shanghai (645 Grant Ave http://oldshanghaionline.com).
The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese community outside Asia. It is the oldest of the four notable Chinatowns in the city. Since its establishment in 1848, it has been highly important and influential in the history and culture of ethnic Chinese immigrants in North America. Chinatown is an enclave that continues to retain its own customs, languages, places of worship, social clubs, and identity. There are two hospitals, numerous parks and squares, a post office, and other infrastructure. While recent immigrants and the elderly choose to live in here because of the availability of affordable housing and their familiarity with the culture, the place is also a major tourist attraction, drawing more visitors annually than the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Chinatown
Favorite curio stores are located on Grant Ave--
China Bazaar 667 Grant Ave
Far East Flea Market 729 Grant Ave
Old Shanghai (645 Grant Ave http://oldshanghaionline.com).
The Chinatown centered on Grant Avenue and Stockton Street in San Francisco, California, is the oldest Chinatown in North America and the largest Chinese community outside Asia. It is the oldest of the four notable Chinatowns in the city. Since its establishment in 1848, it has been highly important and influential in the history and culture of ethnic Chinese immigrants in North America. Chinatown is an enclave that continues to retain its own customs, languages, places of worship, social clubs, and identity. There are two hospitals, numerous parks and squares, a post office, and other infrastructure. While recent immigrants and the elderly choose to live in here because of the availability of affordable housing and their familiarity with the culture, the place is also a major tourist attraction, drawing more visitors annually than the Golden Gate Bridge.
BAYSIDE HISTORY WALK
Go down towards Fishermans Wharf and you will note that there are historic signs, placed along the water’s edge of Fisherman’s Wharf by the Port of San Francisco, tell the Wharf’s history, give insight into today’s fishing community, and explain the need to protect the bay.
Although the Bayside History Walk signs are presented numerically, they aren’t meant to be walked sequentially. Rather, they are organized by topic, and positioned to give visitors a closer look at what makes Fisherman’s Wharf such a unique community.
San Francisco city has collected the text and some of the images from the majority of these historical markers and you can enjoy reading the rich background of this area.
San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is proudly unique among the scenic waterfront attractions of the world. The Fisherman’s Wharf of today rests on land created from the rubble of buildings destroyed in the earthquake and fire of 1906. What could not be destroyed was the love of the sea, generations of fishing skills, and traditions expressed in good things to eat and drink.
Our favorite places to visit includes:
The Cannery
Gharadelli Square
Pier 39
AT&T Park
Wax Museueum
Boudin Bakery - check out how they make famous sour dough bread designs
Buena Vista Café 2765 Hyde St for Irish Coffee
http://www.thebuenavista.com/home/irishcoffee.html
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Fishermans Wharf
2801 Leavenworth StBAYSIDE HISTORY WALK
Go down towards Fishermans Wharf and you will note that there are historic signs, placed along the water’s edge of Fisherman’s Wharf by the Port of San Francisco, tell the Wharf’s history, give insight into today’s fishing community, and explain the need to protect the bay.
Although the Bayside History Walk signs are presented numerically, they aren’t meant to be walked sequentially. Rather, they are organized by topic, and positioned to give visitors a closer look at what makes Fisherman’s Wharf such a unique community.
San Francisco city has collected the text and some of the images from the majority of these historical markers and you can enjoy reading the rich background of this area.
San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf is proudly unique among the scenic waterfront attractions of the world. The Fisherman’s Wharf of today rests on land created from the rubble of buildings destroyed in the earthquake and fire of 1906. What could not be destroyed was the love of the sea, generations of fishing skills, and traditions expressed in good things to eat and drink.
Our favorite places to visit includes:
The Cannery
Gharadelli Square
Pier 39
AT&T Park
Wax Museueum
Boudin Bakery - check out how they make famous sour dough bread designs
Buena Vista Café 2765 Hyde St for Irish Coffee
http://www.thebuenavista.com/home/irishcoffee.html
Sightseeing
This is the ultimate foodie's destination. Gourmet retailers are open for tasting some of San Francisco's bests. Don't miss the Farmer's markets on Tu (10am-noon), Thurs (10am-noon), and Sat (8am-2pm
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Ferry Building Marketplace
This is the ultimate foodie's destination. Gourmet retailers are open for tasting some of San Francisco's bests. Don't miss the Farmer's markets on Tu (10am-noon), Thurs (10am-noon), and Sat (8am-2pm
The FAMOUS BEACON of San Francisco!
Coit Tower was paid for with money left by Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a wealthy socialite who loved to chase fires in the early days of the city's history. Before December 1866, there was no city fire department, and fires in the city, which broke out regularly in the wooden buildings, were extinguished by several volunteer fire companies. Lillie Coit was one of the more eccentric characters in the history of North Beach and Telegraph Hill, smoking cigars and wearing trousers long before it was socially acceptable for women to do so. She was an avid gambler and often dressed like a man in order to gamble in the males-only establishments that dotted North Beach.[5]
Lillie's fortune funded the monument four years following her death in 1929. She had a special relationship with the city's firefighters. At the age of fifteen she witnessed the Knickerbocker Engine Co. No. 5 in response to a fire call up on Telegraph Hill when they were shorthanded, and threw her school books to the ground and pitched in to help, calling out to other bystanders to help get the engine up the hill to the fire, to get the first water onto the blaze. After that Lillie became the Engine Co. mascot and could barely be constrained by her parents from jumping into action at the sound of every fire bell. After this she was frequently riding with the Knickerbocker Engine Co. 5, especially so in street parades and celebrations in which the Engine Co. participated. Through her youth and adulthood Lillie was recognized as an honorary firefighter.
Her will read that she wished for one third of her fortune, amounting to $118,000,[6] "to be expended in an appropriate manner for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the city which I have always loved."[7] Two memorials were built in her name. One was Coit Tower, and the other was a sculpture depicting three firemen, one of them carrying a woman in his arms. Lillie is today the matron saint of San Francisco firefighters.[8]
The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors proposed that Coit's bequest be used for a road at Lake Merced. This proposal brought disapproval from the estate's executors, who expressed a desire that the county find "ways and means of expending this money on a memorial that in itself would be an entity and not a unit of public development."[6] Art Commission President Herbert Fleishhacker suggested a memorial on Telegraph Hill, which was approved by the estate executors. An additional $7,000 in city funds were appropriated, and a design competition was initiated. The winner was architect Arthur Brown, Jr, whose design was completed and dedicated on October 8, 1933.[6]
Coit Tower was listed as a San Francisco Designated Landmark in 1984[2] and on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1] Although Coit Tower is not technically a California Historical Landmark yet, the state historical plaque for Telegraph Hill is located in the tower's lobby, marking the site of the original signal station.[
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Coit Tower
The FAMOUS BEACON of San Francisco!
Coit Tower was paid for with money left by Lillie Hitchcock Coit, a wealthy socialite who loved to chase fires in the early days of the city's history. Before December 1866, there was no city fire department, and fires in the city, which broke out regularly in the wooden buildings, were extinguished by several volunteer fire companies. Lillie Coit was one of the more eccentric characters in the history of North Beach and Telegraph Hill, smoking cigars and wearing trousers long before it was socially acceptable for women to do so. She was an avid gambler and often dressed like a man in order to gamble in the males-only establishments that dotted North Beach.[5]
Lillie's fortune funded the monument four years following her death in 1929. She had a special relationship with the city's firefighters. At the age of fifteen she witnessed the Knickerbocker Engine Co. No. 5 in response to a fire call up on Telegraph Hill when they were shorthanded, and threw her school books to the ground and pitched in to help, calling out to other bystanders to help get the engine up the hill to the fire, to get the first water onto the blaze. After that Lillie became the Engine Co. mascot and could barely be constrained by her parents from jumping into action at the sound of every fire bell. After this she was frequently riding with the Knickerbocker Engine Co. 5, especially so in street parades and celebrations in which the Engine Co. participated. Through her youth and adulthood Lillie was recognized as an honorary firefighter.
Her will read that she wished for one third of her fortune, amounting to $118,000,[6] "to be expended in an appropriate manner for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the city which I have always loved."[7] Two memorials were built in her name. One was Coit Tower, and the other was a sculpture depicting three firemen, one of them carrying a woman in his arms. Lillie is today the matron saint of San Francisco firefighters.[8]
The San Francisco County Board of Supervisors proposed that Coit's bequest be used for a road at Lake Merced. This proposal brought disapproval from the estate's executors, who expressed a desire that the county find "ways and means of expending this money on a memorial that in itself would be an entity and not a unit of public development."[6] Art Commission President Herbert Fleishhacker suggested a memorial on Telegraph Hill, which was approved by the estate executors. An additional $7,000 in city funds were appropriated, and a design competition was initiated. The winner was architect Arthur Brown, Jr, whose design was completed and dedicated on October 8, 1933.[6]
Coit Tower was listed as a San Francisco Designated Landmark in 1984[2] and on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1] Although Coit Tower is not technically a California Historical Landmark yet, the state historical plaque for Telegraph Hill is located in the tower's lobby, marking the site of the original signal station.[
Click on to this link for saver pack:
http://www.pier39.com/
Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California. At Pier 39, there are shops, restaurants, a video arcade, street performances, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides, and views of California sea lions hauled out on docks on Pier 39's marina. The marina is also home to the floating Forbes Island restaurant. A two-story carousel is one of the pier's more dominant features, although it is not directly visible from the street and sits towards the end of the pier. The family-oriented entertainment and presence of marine mammals make this a popular tourist location for families with kids.
The pier is located at the edge of the Fisherman's Wharf district and is close to North Beach, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero. The area is easily accessible via the historic F Market streetcars.
From the pier one can see Angel Island, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge. Blue & Gold Fleet's bay cruises leave from Pier 39.
Pier 39 was first developed by entrepreneur Warren Simmons and opened October 4, 1978
Check out the sea lions which made Pier 39 their home!
Background: California sea lions have always been present in San Francisco Bay. They started to haul out on docks of Pier 39 in September 1989. Before that they mostly used Seal Rock for that purpose. Ever since September 1989 the number of sea lions on Seal Rock has been steadily decreasing, while their number on Pier 39 has generally increased. Some people speculate that sea lions moved to docks because of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, but the earthquake occurred months after the first sea lions had arrived at Pier 39. It is likely that the sea lions feel safer inside the Bay
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Muelle 39
The EmbarcaderoClick on to this link for saver pack:
http://www.pier39.com/
Pier 39 is a shopping center and popular tourist attraction built on a pier in San Francisco, California. At Pier 39, there are shops, restaurants, a video arcade, street performances, the Aquarium of the Bay, virtual 3D rides, and views of California sea lions hauled out on docks on Pier 39's marina. The marina is also home to the floating Forbes Island restaurant. A two-story carousel is one of the pier's more dominant features, although it is not directly visible from the street and sits towards the end of the pier. The family-oriented entertainment and presence of marine mammals make this a popular tourist location for families with kids.
The pier is located at the edge of the Fisherman's Wharf district and is close to North Beach, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero. The area is easily accessible via the historic F Market streetcars.
From the pier one can see Angel Island, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the Bay Bridge. Blue & Gold Fleet's bay cruises leave from Pier 39.
Pier 39 was first developed by entrepreneur Warren Simmons and opened October 4, 1978
Check out the sea lions which made Pier 39 their home!
Background: California sea lions have always been present in San Francisco Bay. They started to haul out on docks of Pier 39 in September 1989. Before that they mostly used Seal Rock for that purpose. Ever since September 1989 the number of sea lions on Seal Rock has been steadily decreasing, while their number on Pier 39 has generally increased. Some people speculate that sea lions moved to docks because of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, but the earthquake occurred months after the first sea lions had arrived at Pier 39. It is likely that the sea lions feel safer inside the Bay
Embarcadero is an iconic waterfront walk with absolutely gorgeous views of the bay, Alcatraz, Marin, the bridges etc...
Breath taking!
http://www.embarcaderoshop.com/
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Embarcadero
Embarcadero is an iconic waterfront walk with absolutely gorgeous views of the bay, Alcatraz, Marin, the bridges etc...
Breath taking!
http://www.embarcaderoshop.com/
Ghirardelli Square is located at 900 North Point Street at the corner of Beach and Larkin Streets.
In 1849, during the California Gold Rush, Italian-born Domingo Ghirardelli moved to America and opened a store in a mining camp. After discovering the miners were starved for luxuries and needed something to spend their gold dust on, he starting stocking chocolate delicacies. In 1852, the enterprising immigrant founded a confectionery shop in San Francisco, which eventually became the modern-day Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.
Today, Ghiradelli is America’s oldest continuously operating chocolate maker. Products are sold in stores everywhere and online, and they own chocolate and ice cream shops across the country. Go for their ice cream treats or challenge yourself to finish their mega banana splits!
Read more at http://www.ghirardelli.com/our-story/heritage#7jwXkEggPr3cSbIy.99
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The Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop at Ghirardelli Square
900 North Point StGhirardelli Square is located at 900 North Point Street at the corner of Beach and Larkin Streets.
In 1849, during the California Gold Rush, Italian-born Domingo Ghirardelli moved to America and opened a store in a mining camp. After discovering the miners were starved for luxuries and needed something to spend their gold dust on, he starting stocking chocolate delicacies. In 1852, the enterprising immigrant founded a confectionery shop in San Francisco, which eventually became the modern-day Ghirardelli Chocolate Company.
Today, Ghiradelli is America’s oldest continuously operating chocolate maker. Products are sold in stores everywhere and online, and they own chocolate and ice cream shops across the country. Go for their ice cream treats or challenge yourself to finish their mega banana splits!
Read more at http://www.ghirardelli.com/our-story/heritage#7jwXkEggPr3cSbIy.99
Parks & Nature
Golden Gate Park covers a huge area with a variety of things to do for a day! Check out the De Young Museum and Steinheart Aquarium. On Thursday evenings, the museum turns cool with hipster activities and tickets are cheap. There is a lovely Japanese Garden, a botanical garden and Stow Lake where you can rent paddle boats! Nice for romantic strolls, families, and groups! Picnics are also common as well as bike riding!
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Parque Golden Gate
Golden Gate Park covers a huge area with a variety of things to do for a day! Check out the De Young Museum and Steinheart Aquarium. On Thursday evenings, the museum turns cool with hipster activities and tickets are cheap. There is a lovely Japanese Garden, a botanical garden and Stow Lake where you can rent paddle boats! Nice for romantic strolls, families, and groups! Picnics are also common as well as bike riding!
Washington Square is a park in the North Beach district of San Francisco, California, and is one of the city’s first parks, established in 1847. A popular destination for visitors and locals alike, this lively urban oasis is bordered by sidewalk cafes and restaurants such as Mama's (restaurant) and the Liguria Bakery as well as the Sts. Peter and Paul Church. The Square is a natural community gathering place with a long and fascinating history, hosting festivals, free movie nights and other special events throughout the year.
Look across the street to Sts Peter and Paul Church where Joe Di Maggio married Arnold and where he took a picture with Marilyn Monroe when they got married! In a side entrance, Sts. Peter and Paul Church still showcases a photo in a book displaying proudly DiMaggio's marriage day photo-but with Arnold, not Monroe. DiMaggio's funeral was held here on March 11, 1999, officiated by lifelong family friend and confidant, Armand Oliveri, S.D.B., who honors DiMaggio's wishes by politely refusing all interviews or requests to discuss any intimate details of DiMaggio's life.
Sts Peter and Paul Church is also the site of many movies such as Sister Act 2, Dirty Harry (the Church, and nearby Dante Building, are the scene of sniper attacks by the "Scorpio Killer") and The Dead Pool. Scenes from Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments was filmed at the church while it was under construction.
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Plaza Washington
Washington Square is a park in the North Beach district of San Francisco, California, and is one of the city’s first parks, established in 1847. A popular destination for visitors and locals alike, this lively urban oasis is bordered by sidewalk cafes and restaurants such as Mama's (restaurant) and the Liguria Bakery as well as the Sts. Peter and Paul Church. The Square is a natural community gathering place with a long and fascinating history, hosting festivals, free movie nights and other special events throughout the year.
Look across the street to Sts Peter and Paul Church where Joe Di Maggio married Arnold and where he took a picture with Marilyn Monroe when they got married! In a side entrance, Sts. Peter and Paul Church still showcases a photo in a book displaying proudly DiMaggio's marriage day photo-but with Arnold, not Monroe. DiMaggio's funeral was held here on March 11, 1999, officiated by lifelong family friend and confidant, Armand Oliveri, S.D.B., who honors DiMaggio's wishes by politely refusing all interviews or requests to discuss any intimate details of DiMaggio's life.
Sts Peter and Paul Church is also the site of many movies such as Sister Act 2, Dirty Harry (the Church, and nearby Dante Building, are the scene of sniper attacks by the "Scorpio Killer") and The Dead Pool. Scenes from Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments was filmed at the church while it was under construction.
Shopping
Anchorage Square is the biking, rolling, touring, shopping, dining hub of Fisherman's Wharf, featuring more than 35 fun activities, stores, restaurants, services and the recently renovated, state-of-the art Courtyard Fisherman's Wharf.
Anchorage Square offers plenty of ways to sightsee including City Segway Tours, Bike and Roll, City Sightseeing SF, and Big Bus Tours. Restaurants and eateries offer something for everyone and include the famous Dick's Last Resort, In-N-Out Burger, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, 3 Potato 4, King of Thai Noodle, Subway, Quickly, Fisherman's Pizza, Starbucks, and Coldstone Creamery. Anchorage Square is also the perfect destination for shopping with an array of unique retailers including IT'SUGAR, Pepper Palace, Sunglass Hut and Sunglass Shack, Cable Car Stop, Crazy Shirts, Feet First, Lids, DP Boutique, Lectronic City, Urban Connection, Stoie's Stogies, Russian Treasure, plus the conveniences of Walgreens and Anchorage Liquor and Deli.
It's real close to the Cable Car Turnaround or the F-Line Street Car. If you are driving a car, the Anchorage Square Garage, located on Beach Street, is a fully automated garage, open 24 hours and offers convenient validated parking, with a minimum purchase from participating Anchorage Square merchants.
Anchorage Square
500 Jefferson StAnchorage Square is the biking, rolling, touring, shopping, dining hub of Fisherman's Wharf, featuring more than 35 fun activities, stores, restaurants, services and the recently renovated, state-of-the art Courtyard Fisherman's Wharf.
Anchorage Square offers plenty of ways to sightsee including City Segway Tours, Bike and Roll, City Sightseeing SF, and Big Bus Tours. Restaurants and eateries offer something for everyone and include the famous Dick's Last Resort, In-N-Out Burger, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, 3 Potato 4, King of Thai Noodle, Subway, Quickly, Fisherman's Pizza, Starbucks, and Coldstone Creamery. Anchorage Square is also the perfect destination for shopping with an array of unique retailers including IT'SUGAR, Pepper Palace, Sunglass Hut and Sunglass Shack, Cable Car Stop, Crazy Shirts, Feet First, Lids, DP Boutique, Lectronic City, Urban Connection, Stoie's Stogies, Russian Treasure, plus the conveniences of Walgreens and Anchorage Liquor and Deli.
It's real close to the Cable Car Turnaround or the F-Line Street Car. If you are driving a car, the Anchorage Square Garage, located on Beach Street, is a fully automated garage, open 24 hours and offers convenient validated parking, with a minimum purchase from participating Anchorage Square merchants.
Everything Else
Sts Peter and Paul Church is where Joe Di Maggio married Arnold and where he took a picture with Marilyn Monroe after they just got married! In a side entrance, Sts. Peter and Paul Church still showcases a photo in a book displaying proudly DiMaggio's marriage day photo-but with Arnold, not Monroe. DiMaggio's funeral was held here on March 11, 1999, officiated by lifelong family friend and confidant, Armand Oliveri, S.D.B., who honors DiMaggio's wishes by politely refusing all interviews or requests to discuss any intimate details of DiMaggio's life.
Sts Peter and Paul Church is also the site of many movies such as Sister Act 2, Dirty Harry (the Church, and nearby Dante Building, are the scene of sniper attacks by the "Scorpio Killer") and The Dead Pool. Scenes from Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments was filmed at the church while it was under construction.
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SS. Peter and Paul Church
666 Filbert StSts Peter and Paul Church is where Joe Di Maggio married Arnold and where he took a picture with Marilyn Monroe after they just got married! In a side entrance, Sts. Peter and Paul Church still showcases a photo in a book displaying proudly DiMaggio's marriage day photo-but with Arnold, not Monroe. DiMaggio's funeral was held here on March 11, 1999, officiated by lifelong family friend and confidant, Armand Oliveri, S.D.B., who honors DiMaggio's wishes by politely refusing all interviews or requests to discuss any intimate details of DiMaggio's life.
Sts Peter and Paul Church is also the site of many movies such as Sister Act 2, Dirty Harry (the Church, and nearby Dante Building, are the scene of sniper attacks by the "Scorpio Killer") and The Dead Pool. Scenes from Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments was filmed at the church while it was under construction.
TAKE OUT/ PICK UP During PANDEMIC
During Lock Down SF, it may be quite challenging to find good food. Here is a list of our local favorites that is walking distance to the unit. Unless noted, the venues are for pick ups only. Enjoy!
TAKE OUT during Pandemic! Pizzas are sold by the slices or whole pies. Call your order before pick up. They have crazy lines!
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Tony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Slice House
1556 Stockton StTAKE OUT during Pandemic! Pizzas are sold by the slices or whole pies. Call your order before pick up. They have crazy lines!
Old School Italian Food. This restaurant is a neighborhood gem and a " go - to" place for locals. Pick Up Only!
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Original Joe's
601 Union StOld School Italian Food. This restaurant is a neighborhood gem and a " go - to" place for locals. Pick Up Only!
Delicious Italian Homemade Pastas! Pick Up Only.
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The Italian Homemade Company
716 Columbus AveDelicious Italian Homemade Pastas! Pick Up Only.
Call in your order before going! Hearty thick pizza! Cheap! Pick Up Only-- No deliveries.
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Golden Boy Pizza
542 Green StCall in your order before going! Hearty thick pizza! Cheap! Pick Up Only-- No deliveries.
Don Pistos
510 Union StGreat Mexican!
Very reasonably priced Chinese food for take out! It's a Chinese Deli restaurant. Get the whole roast duck, soy sauce chicken, roast succulent pig, or BBQ pork at the deli. with a box of steamed rice. ... or choose dishes from their menu. Call in the restaurant to order food for take out: https://www.yelp.com/menu/yees-restaurant-san-francisco
Yemeni’s Restaurant
1098 Sutter StVery reasonably priced Chinese food for take out! It's a Chinese Deli restaurant. Get the whole roast duck, soy sauce chicken, roast succulent pig, or BBQ pork at the deli. with a box of steamed rice. ... or choose dishes from their menu. Call in the restaurant to order food for take out: https://www.yelp.com/menu/yees-restaurant-san-francisco
This place rocks with take out Dim Sum:
"GAI LOONG" dumplings; Sesame Balls; Chicken Buns
Clay pot rice dishes are quite good: Chicken with mushroom or Spare Ribs!
Get there before 11:00 for lunch before they sell out!
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mas-dimsum-and-cafe-san-francisco?tab=menu
Ma's Dimsum & Cafe
1315 Powell StreetThis place rocks with take out Dim Sum:
"GAI LOONG" dumplings; Sesame Balls; Chicken Buns
Clay pot rice dishes are quite good: Chicken with mushroom or Spare Ribs!
Get there before 11:00 for lunch before they sell out!
https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/mas-dimsum-and-cafe-san-francisco?tab=menu