Frommer's San Francisco with Kids
Chapter One
Family-Friendly Dining
San Francisco is a food-lover's city.
Even before renowned local chef Alice
Waters gave birth to California cuisine,
San Francisco took advantage of
its access to fresh seafood, local produce,
and ethnic influences to foster a
thriving dining scene. To the north,
east, and south are dozens of small family
farms, many organic, which supply
city restaurants. In addition, the melting
pot of immigrants has added serious
depth to the epicurean offerings.
Great Mexican food abounds in the
Mission, and you'll find Chinese,
Japanese, Vietnamese, and Thai restaurants
everywhere. Although North
Beach has its share of Italian restaurants,
you can also find Spanish,
Indian, and Greek cuisine very close by.
With so many tantalizing options,
it would be a shame to stick to pizza
simply because you have the kids in
tow-although San Francisco does
have some excellent pizzerias, which
are listed in this chapter. Experiencing
the city's fabulous food needn't deplete ... read full excerpt from Frommer's San Francisco with Kids, 2nd Edition ebook
