Option 1:North Beach (depart from Washington Square)
San Franciscos North Beach is well known for its Italian cuisine, but theres more to this historic neighborhood than restaurants.Scout out the area'sbest delis, coffee houses, bakeries, and meat markets on a walking tour with your chef-guide. Learn about North Beach history and purchasesandwiches and snacks along the way(own expense). Note: Fridays only.
Sample itinerary of stops(subject to change):
- Maras Italian Pastries: famous for their cannoli
- Little City Market: purveyors of San francisco's best Sicilian sausage
- Victoria Pastry Co: a San Francisco favorite since 1914
- Molinari Deli: an authentic, old-fashioned Italian deli with savorysandwiches
- Caf Trieste: San Franciscos best-knowncoffee house home to the Beat Generation
- Tonys: a slice of New York in San Francisco, featuring pizza cooked in coal-fired ovens
- LiguriaBakery: find out why people line up early for their legendary focaccia
San Francisco's Mission District is known for great Mexican food, but there's so much more to this up-and-coming foodie enclave. Stroll with your chef-guide toMission Street's and Valencia Street's best eateriesand markets. Visit pop-up restaurants and delis, and learn why this area has emerged as San Francisco's most intriguing culinary scene. Note: Wednesdays only.
Sample itinerary of stops(subject to change):
- Dianda's: home of the Italian rum cake
- Scarlet Sage Herb Co: a huge array of herbs
- Lucca Deli: homemade ravioli
- Mission Market: a hidden gem
- Taqueria Cancun: award-winning burritos
- Mission Chinese Food: a legend in SF's street food scene
- Bi-Rite Market: originally a mom-and-pop store, it's an SF favorite
