A century ago, the Ferry Building was the second busiest transit terminal in the world, after Charing Cross Station in London. Now it serves as a minor commuter port and the home of more than 40 culinary stands and restaurants that epitomize the farm-to-table movement. Grass-fed, organic, free-range, sustainable, ecological, local, non-GMO, gluten-free - it's all here. And it's delicious. This loop walk through the Ferry Building focuses on culinary delectables and the stories behind them. Bon appetit!
I am all about exploring local history, architecture, food and art to learn about how places came to be. You can find me in search of hidden places, tasty dim sum, high-design speakeasies, skyline vistas and other ingredients to build the perfect day.
This Oakland based coffee purveyor specializes in single-origin beans and meticulous roasting processes. Even if it is late in the day, it…
Out The Door is the secret take-out counter for The Slanted Door, the Bay Area Asian-fusion institution located just around the back of her…
The Hog Island Oyster Farm in Tomales Bay, just 1.5 hours north of the city, was started by marine biologists in 1983 as an experiments lab…
Started by alumnae from Bay Area culinary institutions (Chez Panisse and Bette's Oceanview Diner), the Cowgirl Creamery specializes in arti…
While Napa only accounts for 4% of all the wine grown in the state, it occupies the vast majority of the perceived awareness. The Ferry Pl…
The Prather Ranch Meat Company is all about sustainable, humane, grass-fed and nose-to-tail / waste-nothing ranching. Thankfully they don'…
What do you do if you are pregnant and can't find sufficiently high-quality, gluten-free baked goods to quench your cravings?
In a town that is known for its artisanal ice cream authorities (Bi-Rite, Mr. & Mrs. Miscellaneous, Smitten, Mitchell's, Three Twins, etc.)…
On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, the Ferry Building hosts a farmer's market. During the week it is on the street side, on the weekend…