The Tablehopper's Guide to Dining and Drinking in San Francisco


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When it’s time to take your parents out to dinner or your girlfriend on a sexy date, or when you’re looking for a hot venue for a birthday blowout or brunch with friends, who do you turn to for a spot-on recommendation? Why, the tablehopper, of course! Marcia Gagliardi is San Francisco’s cuisine concierge, providing restaurant recommendations and helping thousands of diners find the right place for the right occasion. With her unique blend of enthusiasm, insider knowledge, and sass, Marcia bases her recommendations on the reason you’re going out, who you’re dining with, and how much money you have to burn. This first-of-its-kind guidebook has more than 580 reviews of the tablehopper’s top suggestions for: Girls’ Night Out Dates One, Two, and Three Bromance Cheap Date Guys Lunch (Dude Food) Group Dining and Buyouts Meet the Future In-Laws Old-School Power Lunch “Fun Client” Business Dining Meat Eater and Vegetarian Coexistence Late-Night Chow Flying Solo Cocktail Quests Covering a huge range of places for all tastes, ages, and budgets, this insider’s guide also includes sections on the South Bay, Wine Country, top eats in the East Bay, and one-, two-, and three-day San Francisco culinary itineraries. Only a local and no-holds-barred eater like the tablehopper can offer visitors and locals alike such a knowledgeable and comprehensive look at the Bay Area dining and drinking scene.




Fodor's San Francisco 2013


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For the domestic traveler, San Francisco is a city that can’t be beat and this dazzling guide covers its charms, both great and small. The Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, a cable-car ride over Nob Hill, or the Golden Gate Park are all can’t-miss attractions and richly described and illustrated. But a walk through Macondray Lane, the murals in the Mission, or a treat of authentic dim sum are equally inspiring and equally covered in our pages. EXPANDED COVERAGE: New hotel and restaurant reviews illustrate what’s current and hip in this ever-changing city. A revamped Wine Country chapter with new features on family-friendly wineries and lush new spas gives travelers reasons to head to Napa and Sonoma. Discerning Recommendations: Fodor’s San Francisco offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor’s Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife. “Word of Mouth” quotes from fellow travelers provide valuable insights. TripAdvisor Reviews: Our experts’ hotel selections are reinforced by the latest customer feedback from TripAdvisor. Travelers can book their San Francisco stay with confidence, as only the best properties make the cut.




Wine & Spirits


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Food Lovers' Guide to® San Francisco


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Savor the Flavors of San Francisco With more restaurants per capita than any other city in the country, the City by the Bay offers its hungry locals and visitors a bountiful feast of delicious dining experiences, from succulent, high-grade sushi and piping-hot bowls of pho to thick, juicy cuts of prime rib served with sourdough bread. In Food Lovers’ Guide to San Francisco, seasoned food writer Grace Keh shares the inside scoop on the best places to find, enjoy, and celebrate these culinary treasures. A bounty of mouthwatering delights awaits you in this engagingly written guide. With delectable recipes from the renowned kitchens of the city’s iconic eateries, diners, and elegant dining rooms, Food Lovers’ Guide to San Francisco is the ultimate resource for food lovers to use and savor. Inside You'll Find: Favorite restaurants and landmark eateries • Specialty food stores and markets • Farmers’ markets and farm stands • Food festivals and culinary events • Recipes from top San Francisco chefs • The city’s best cafes, taverns, and wine bars • Cooking classes • Local food lore and kitchen wisdom




Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco


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Pocket Rough Guide: San Francisco is your essential guide to this diverse city, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use format. Whether you have a few days or just an afternoon, the carefully curated itineraries in Pocket Rough Guide: San Francisco help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" San Francisco section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Stroll along Fisherman's Wharf, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, and enjoy an authentic meal in Chinatown. Divided by area for easy navigation, the "Places" section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, stay, and more. + Easy-to-use maps throughout help you find your way around. + The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors. + Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy. + Inspirational color photography brings the area to life. + Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events. Make the most of your time with Pocket Rough Guide: San Francisco.




Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco (Travel Guide eBook)


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Discover this iconic city with the most incisive and entertaining travel guide on the market. You can take this handy, pocket-sized book out with you anywhere, any time. Whether you plan to visit Alcatraz, cycle across Golden Gate Bridge or go taco-tasting in The Mission, Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Perfect for short trips - compact and concise, with all the practical info you'll need for a few days' stay. - Free pull-out map, as well as full-colour maps throughout - navigate The Mission's backstreets or explore densely built Downtown without needing to get online. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of San Francisco's unmissable sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned days to help you organize your visit. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, with options to suit every budget. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Detailed city coverage - whether visiting the big sights or venturing off the tourist trail, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Chapters cover each neighbourhood in depth, with all the sights and the best of the nearby shops, cafes, restaurants, bars and clubs. Areas covered include: Downtown; Embarcadero; Chinatown; Fisherman's Wharf; Pacific Heights; Presidio; North Beach; South of Market; Civic Center; Haight-Ahsbury; The Mission; The Castro; Golden Gate Park; Oakland; Berkeley. Attractions include: Alcatraz; Coit Tower; Lombard Street; Golden Gate Bridge; Pier 39; Cable Car Museum and Powerhouse; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; Mission Dolores; Asian Art Museum; Exploratorium. - Day-trips - venture further afield to Marin Headlands, Pont Reyes National Seashore, Sonoma and Napa Valley. - Accommodation - our unbiased selection of the top places to stay, to suit every budget. - Essentials - crucial pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, LGBT information, festivals and events, and more. - Background information - an easy-to-use chronology. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco.




Pocket Rough Guide San Francisco


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The Pocket Rough Guide to San Francisco is your essential guide to this diverse city, with information on all the key sights in an easy-to-use format. Whether you have an afternoon or a few days at your disposal, Rough Guides' carefully curated itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" San Francisco section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss. Divided by area for easy navigation, the Places section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the places to eat, drink, and more. · The very best of the area, selected by our expert authors · Tailored itineraries and highlights to make trip-planning easy · Inspirational color photography brings the area to life on the pages · Up-to-date background information, including transportation details and a calendar of events Travel like you mean it, with The Pocket Rough Guide to San Francisco. Now available in ePub format.




Explorer's Guide Northern California (Second Edition)


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In addition to tourist attractions such as the Fisherman’s Wharf, this guide presents the authentic Northern California experience. Explorer’s Guide Northern California offers the most up-to-date information on the region, from Big Sur to Yosemite, north to the Oregon Border while, urging travelers to understand the impact of their footprint on the land. With detailed descriptions of lodging options, honest reviews of restaurants, from taco trucks to upscale bistros, cultural attractions, natural wonders, recreation, transportation, history scattered throughout each listing, over 100 photos, and maps, readers will feel like they are getting a tour around this beautiful land from an old friend.




What to Drink with What You Eat


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Winner of the 2007 IACP Cookbook of the Year Award Winner of the 2007 IACP Cookbook Award for Best Book on Wine, Beer or Spirits Winner of the 2006 Georges Duboeuf Wine Book of the Year Award Winner of the 2006 Gourmand World Cookbook Award - U.S. for Best Book on Matching Food and Wine Prepared by a James Beard Award-winning author team, "What to Drink with What You Eat" provides the most comprehensive guide to matching food and drink ever compiled--complete with practical advice from the best wine stewards and chefs in America. 70 full-color photos.




The Food Lover's Guide to Wine


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A wine book unlike any other,The Food Lover's Guide to Wine offers a fresh perspective via the single aspect of wine most compelling to food lovers: flavor. At the heart of this indispensable reference, formatted like the authors' two previous bestsellers The Flavor Bible and What to Drink with What You Eat, is an encyclopedic A-to-Z guide profiling hundreds of different wines by their essential characteristics-from body and intensity to distinguishing flavors, from suggested serving temperatures and ideal food pairings to recommended producers (including many iconic examples). The book provides illuminating insights from dozens of America's best sommeliers via informative sidebars, charts and boxes, which complement the book's gorgeous four-color photography. Another groundbreaking work from two of the ultimate culinary insiders, this instant classic is the perfect gift book.