Overview
A Taste of San Francisco is a small, illustrated cookbook featuring the traditional neighborhood dishes of San Francisco. Acting as both cookbook and guidebook, A Taste of San Francisco offers readers recipes for signature dishes celebrating the flavors of everyone’s favorite city by the Bay.
Exploring the sweet and savory dishes of San Francisco has never been easier. This exquisitely prepared guide through the numerous flavors of one of the most popular cities in America will take you on an unforgettable adventure with steep hills, exciting landmarks, and incredibly delicious foods from food trucks, restaurants, and the like.
Drinks
1. Irish Coffee
2. Mai Tai
3. Pisco Sour
4. Horchata
5. Agua Fresca: mango, watermelon, mango, Jamaica (hibiscus)
6. Backyard Meyer Lemonade
Appetizers & Small Bites
7. Bruschetta Duo: Fava Bean and Mint; Smashed Fig and Ricotta
8. Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
9. Ballpark Garlic Fries
10. Grilled Artichokes
11. Barbecued Oysters
12. California Snacking Plate
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
13. Farmers Market Greens with Warm Goat Cheese
14. Autumn Salad with Persimmon, Pomegranate and Goat Cheese
15. Chowder in a Bread Bowl
16. Crab Louie
17. Tofu Banh Mi
18. Avocado Toast
Main Dishes
19. Carnitas Tacos
20. Cioppino
21. Dungeness Crab with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
22. Chinese Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger and Garlic
23. Quinoa Kale Buddha Bowl with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
24. Roast Chicken with Arugula Bread Salad
25. Joe’s Special
26. Petrale Sole Doré
27. Homemade Rice-a-Roni
Baked Goods & Desserts
28. Meyer Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
29. North Beach Affogato
30. Balsamic Strawberry Ice Cream
31. Morning Buns
32. Tiramisu
33. Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
34. Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts
35. Paletas (Mexican-style popsicles): mango, cucumber and chile
Exploring the sweet and savory dishes of San Francisco has never been easier. This exquisitely prepared guide through the numerous flavors of one of the most popular cities in America will take you on an unforgettable adventure with steep hills, exciting landmarks, and incredibly delicious foods from food trucks, restaurants, and the like.
Drinks
1. Irish Coffee
2. Mai Tai
3. Pisco Sour
4. Horchata
5. Agua Fresca: mango, watermelon, mango, Jamaica (hibiscus)
6. Backyard Meyer Lemonade
Appetizers & Small Bites
7. Bruschetta Duo: Fava Bean and Mint; Smashed Fig and Ricotta
8. Steamed Shrimp Dumplings
9. Ballpark Garlic Fries
10. Grilled Artichokes
11. Barbecued Oysters
12. California Snacking Plate
Soups, Salads & Sandwiches
13. Farmers Market Greens with Warm Goat Cheese
14. Autumn Salad with Persimmon, Pomegranate and Goat Cheese
15. Chowder in a Bread Bowl
16. Crab Louie
17. Tofu Banh Mi
18. Avocado Toast
Main Dishes
19. Carnitas Tacos
20. Cioppino
21. Dungeness Crab with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
22. Chinese Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger and Garlic
23. Quinoa Kale Buddha Bowl with Avocado Green Goddess Dressing
24. Roast Chicken with Arugula Bread Salad
25. Joe’s Special
26. Petrale Sole Doré
27. Homemade Rice-a-Roni
Baked Goods & Desserts
28. Meyer Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
29. North Beach Affogato
30. Balsamic Strawberry Ice Cream
31. Morning Buns
32. Tiramisu
33. Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
34. Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts
35. Paletas (Mexican-style popsicles): mango, cucumber and chile
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