San Francisco Travel Guide

F&W names fantastic restaurants, groundbreaking bakeries, must-try dim sum and terrific bars. Plus: delicious recipes from San Francisco’s greatest chefs.

Top Picks

San Francisco Restaurants

Insider Picks
Splurge
- Coi
- Commis
- Manresa
- Quince
Classic
Best Value
- Hawker Fare
- Pizzeria Delfina
Bakeries, Coffee Bars and Breakfast Spots
Bars
- Bar Agricole
- Beretta

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Editors’ Pick

Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire

Held the first Sunday of every month, this is the largest antiques show in Northern California, with finds including jewelry, art, cowboy boots and Hollywood memorabilia. alamedapoint
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More Incredible Flea Markets

San Francisco Restaurants — Beretta: This Mission District spot combines the best of late-night dining: superb thin-crust pizzas and expert cocktails.

Editor’s Pick — Beretta: This Mission District spot combines the best of late-night dining: superb thin-crust pizzas and expert cocktails.

Best New Chef 2012

Corey Lee

Why He Won: Because his daring menu epitomizes the Bay Area’s young, innovative spirit. “People think Benu is a modern Asian restaurant, but we’re a modern American restaurant,” says Lee.

Shopping Guide

Brilliant Kitchen and Design Finds

Here, the best places to get a design fix or buy the knife of your dreams.

Recipes from San Francisco Chefs

Hummus with Whole Wheat Flatbreads

“Kids like hummus,” says Alice Waters, “and they like to make the little flatbreads and heat them like tortillas; the whole process is irresistible, and the price is practically nonexistent.”
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Rack of Lamb with Rosemary Butter

Chef David Kinch grills his lamb racks “low and slow” because it gives him full control of the cooking. The gentle heat keeps the meat juicy, while the rosemary-infused butter he periodically spoons over the racks adds flavor.
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Skillet-Charred Cherry Tomatoes with Basil

Chris Cosentino says, “The fire brings out the sweetness in the tomatoes.”
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Shrimp and Avocado Salad

Traci Des Jardins created this refreshing salad to showcase one of her favorite Latin ingredients, the avocado.
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Sautéed Squid with Fried Eggplant

Salting eggplant slices drains some of the excess moisture, making them superbly crispy when they’re breaded and pan-fried.
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