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A Culinary Tour of America’s Food Capital

San Francisco, with the coveted title of America's food capital, has the most restaurants and farmers markets per capita in North America, and is surrounded by wine country. Here we take you through our top 10 favourite food and drink sites across the city so you can go on a culinary adventure on your next visit. Contact Brightsun Travel about year round cheap air tickets to San Francisco and secure your next holiday to this incredible city.

Mission District

In the Mission District you are in the heart of the city's cafe culture. By day, get comfortable in one of its many Mexican bakeries, and by night, catch a live music performance at a cute bar.

Chinatown

Head to Chinatown, the oldest in North America, and try traditional dim sum dishes in eateries that have been around for decades, and invective cocktails in trendy pop up bars.

Ferry Building

A visit to the Saturday farmer's market at the Ferry Building is a food lover's delight, where you could bump into some of the city's best chefs and taste some of the region's best produce.

Alemany Farmer's Market

Alemany farmer's market, the oldest in California, south of the city centre, is where you'll find the best, and cheapest, fresh fruit and vegetables in the city, including exotic vegetables you won't find anywhere else.

Parc 55 San Francisco – A Hilton Hotel

The Parc 55 San Francisco Hilton, is located near Union Square, has a hot new Thai restaurant, Kin Khao, that was named the best new restaurant in the US by GQ magazine and awarded a Michelin star in 2016.

Saison

Awarded the impressive title of 37th best restaurant in the world in 2017, Saison is the place for any foodie visiting San Francisco. The restaurant started as a pop-up in 2010 and now serves 18 course tasting menus.

Heirloom Cafe

The Heirloom Cafe is a classic neighbourhood bistro in the Mission District with one of the best wine lists in the city. Here you can get a 3 course menu with wine pairing for under $100. The cafe made it into the Michelin guide in 2017.

Mission Bowling

Club Opened in 2012 the Mission Bowling Club is a retro, adults-only and 6 lane bowling club, where you can have brunch at the weekends and taste some of the city's best burgers.

Baker Beach

With so many markets in the city, and some spectacular vistas, you could take a picnic to Baker Beach and spread out on a mile-long stretch of sand, and enjoy spectacular views of Golden Gate Bridge.

Napa Valley

A short 2 hour drive from the city are the wineries of the world famous Napa Valley, considered one of the best wine regions in the world, where wine has been produced since the 19th century.

Flights & Hotel Deals

Contact Brightsun Travel about your next trip to San Francisco and access our low rates at some of the city's best hotels, The Parc 55 San Francisco Hilton, as well as direct and cheap flights to San Francisco from a range of UK airports.

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