Savoring San Francisco : Recipes from the City's Neighborhood Restaurants

Celebrating the colorful neighborhoods of San Francisco, this cookbook features recipes from over 100 of the Bay Area’s world-class restaurants. Noe you can eat in San Francisco style no matter where you are! Travel only as far as your kitchen to experience the world-renown cuisine of San Francisco. Recipes contributed by nationally-acclaimed chefs include simple ethnic dishes, Asian fusion cuisine, and signature dishes as served in the city’s top-rated restaurants. Unique fresh & light California recipes feature natural and organic ingredients with untold health benefits. Find out why West Coast cuisine is so popular! Packed with photographs, maps and essays detailing local history and the rich cultural diversity of San Francisco. Great for those planning a trip or interested in finding out about popular Bay Area travel destinations! Also includes a fabulous guide to the city’s chic restaurants and hotels. A great way for restaurant lovers to save money while sampling some of the finest cuisine the Bay Area has to offer! San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods, where fine restaurants are a part of everyday life. Savoring San Francisco gathers recipes from 100 of the city's favorite eating places, which range from boutique hotel dining rooms to tiny storefronts. One third of the restaurants in this second edition are new to Savoring San Francisco, as are over half of the recipes, which come from nationally acclaimed chefs as well as strictly local culinary heroes. The recipes range from simple ethnic offerings (Mango Chicken) to San Francisco classics (Hangtown Fry), and from elegant company dishes (King Salmon with Dungeness Crab Fondue) to Asian fusion cuisine (Wok-Roasted Mussels with Asian Aromatics) and everything in between. With photos and essays on the neighborhoods and special sections on artisan breads and cheeses, favorite local prepared foods, farmers' markets, and northern California ingredients like artichokes, salmon, and Dungeness crab, this stylish cookbook brings to life one of the world's most exciting food cities.

San Francisco is a city of neighborhoods where fine dining is part of everyday life. Savoring San Francisco 2 gathers recipes from over 100 of the city's favorite cafes, bistros, grills, and other eateries, ranging from chic hotel establishments and elegant four-star restaurants to tiny storefront eateries. The recipes come from nationally acclaimed chefs and include simple, ethnic dishes, Asian fusion cuisine, fresh local favorites, and everything in between. You'll find photographs and essays on 12 neighborhoods with a map and listings of restaurants by location and specialty, as well as special sections on farmers' markets, traditional San Francisco cuisine, and where to find specialties and classic California ingredients, among many other topics. From appetizers to desserts, including a variety of meats, poultry, fish, and vegetarian offerings, this unique cookbook and indispensable guide brings to life one of the world's most exciting food cities for tourists and locals alike!

THE CENTER OF DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO is a small public space where meetings were held during the Civil War in support of the Union Army, giving the square its name.