A Little Taste of San Francisco

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stephanie Rosenbaum is a longtime Bay Area food writer and cookbook author. Her books include World of Doughnuts (Egg & Dart Press, 2013); The Astrology Cookbook: A Cosmic Guide to Feasts of Love (Manic D Press, 2010); Fun Food: Kids in the Kitchen (Williams Sonoma, 2006); and Honey from Flower to Table (Chronicle Books, 2001).