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            

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