No visit to San Francisco is complete without a stop at the world famous Ferry Plaza Farmers Market on a Saturday afternoon, which is exactly what Trafalgar arranged for us. We joined Edible Excursions for a gourmet walking tour, which I highly recommend, because it is very crowded and you are able to skip a lot of the long lines thanks to the VIP service.
This talented young boy greeted us upon arrival. I could have watched him perform for hours, however we had an important culinary mission that needed to be accomplished.
Our Epicurean Concierge, Lisa, defines the word “foodie”. She was the perfect local guide — taking us to all of her favorite stalls and sharing insider secrets about San Franicsco’s food world. Our taste buds were deliciously overwhelmed with different tasty treats from regional chefs and artisans.
Corn Bisque: Peppers & Olive Oil
Fresh Baked Bread & Goat Cheese Spread
Mixed Green Salad: Grapes, Goat Cheese & Almonds
Penne Pasta, Roasted Tomatoes, Olives & Garlic Parmesan
King Salmon, Capers & Buerre Blanc
Delta Asparagus & Roasted Shallots
Brussel Sprouts, Mushrooms, & Lemon Lemon Confit
Strawberry Shortcake: Warm Vanilla Biscuit & Macerated Strawberry
Fortunately, we had some at leisure time to explore and work off some of the calories we consumed throughout the day, before yet another unforgettable meal. . .
Your food photos are really just too much — my mouth is drooling! That was such a fun day. And the only time we were separated, if only for an hour or two lol. Miss you!
Awwwwwwwww your comment literally just made my heart smile. Love ya!
wish we had a blue bottle coffee here so so good
Merry Christmas
Me too! Merry Xmas dear!!!
That looks sooooo lovely!! Btw I love the feel of your photos – so warm, so vintage, so soft. I hope you are enjoying the holidays!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance 🙂
Milsters
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Wow, thank you so much for your sweet words!!! I am really happy with how the food pics came out! Happy Holidays to you as well my dear. 🙂
Food tours are the BEST! They’re brilliant because the walking between each stop totally justifies the calories. 😉 We did one in Carrboro, NC last year that was fantastic: http://www.domestiphobia.net/2012/02/11/i-tasted-carolina-and-then-i-ate-it-all-part-1/
B Restaurant looks incredible! I want that to be a room in my house, looking out at that gorgeous courtyard. Your food photos make we want to reach through the screen. Seriously.
OMG I’ve gotta check that out! That sounds like something Lucas and I would LOVE!!! B Restaurant really was quite a memorable place. I didn’t know what to look at, the food or the view! XO
Oh. My. Gosh. These photos just make me want to run into the kitchen and start stuffing my face. All of this food looks delicious!
Hahaha that’s how I felt when I was editing them! If you are a foodie Trafalgar Tours is a dream come true!!!
When I think good food…I think San Fran. They go hand in hand!
Absolutely!!!
I haven’t heard of B Restaurant, but now it is on my SF list! Looks delish!
Oh you must go, it was amazing!!!
Great to have a local guide to show you the best places to eat. Obvious from the pictures that she steered you in the right direction.
Agree, when it comes to food it’s always great to have a guide!!! And she definitely steered us in the right direction, yum! 🙂
San Francisco is soooo amazing!
All of the food in this post looks awesome, but especially the salmon!
It really is beyond amazing!!! 🙂
Yum! These kind of posts make me hungry!! The salmon looks to die for.
Hahaha I know what you mean!
These photos are amazing!!!! I spent almost 3 years in San Fran and I don’t think I’ve ever lived in a better foodie place
Thank you sweetheart!!! My heart is smiling! I agree, San Fran is THE foodie place!
Wow!! Pictures are too amazing. I’m seriously getting too much hungry while watching those delicious dishes. I’d love to have Penne Pasta, King Salmon and and I think almost all. Love to enjoy my every seconds with it. Thanks for sharing such wonderful information.
Thank you so so so much!!! That meal really and truly was one of the best of my life. I have to say as much as the salmon and pasta looks good, that dessert was even better!
San Francisco is my DREAM! I need to get there and head to that farmer’s market asap!
I have to return and bring my husband! He’s dying to see the city in person. I hope you get there soon!!!
The food looks AMAZING!! I love San Francisco!! It’s such a great city!
‘Twas beyond amazing!!! Yes, such a great city!
The Ferry Building is my idea of heaven! Cowgirl Creamery, Scharffen Berger and Blue Bottle…YUM. I hadn’t heard of B Restaurant before, but it’s on my list for next time I’m home.
I was thinking of you while I was there, because I know how much you love the Ferry Building!!! I hope we can go to the B Restaurant one day together.
Being a die-hard food lover, I MUST visit San Francisco soon! Argh!!! I want to go now!!!! I’d love to visit the market at Ferry Bldg, Napa Valley (specially Yountville and St. Helena), eat fresh sushi, eat gluten-free goodies, eat vegetarian fare, eat sustainable gourmet foods…Thanks for sharing your adventure. I am now more determined to go. Hopefully, by this spring!
Yuuuuuuuum!!!!!! I want to go with you!
I love Jen’s blog and would be happy to have her in the city doing foodie things!
Agree completely!!!
I’m starving and head over heels in love with the second and third photos. 🙂
Awwww thank you so much! That’s a HUGE compliment coming from YOU!!! 🙂
OMG I need to make a reservation at B right away – wow I missed a great meal that day!
YES!!! You must must must go!
I absolutely adore going to farmers’ markets! It’s such a treat to see all that beautiful fresh produce, not to mention the goodies like cheeses, honey, etc. And I agree with that sign…chocolate does fix everything! Super photos, Andi.
Oh how I wish we had Farmers Markets where we lived! I would go every week!!! Thank you so much sweetie!
Hi Andi,
Your photography skills are so excellent! The food looks fantastic — yes, no question — but I kept studying how you got such fantastic shots. You’re an inspiration!
Thanks for a great post.
Wishing you happy and safe travels always and all ways,
~Josie
Awww thank you so much, you have no idea how much that means to me!!! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart! 🙂
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Gorgeous shots!
Thanks Ben!
Love the little trumpet boy! You had ridiculously great weather while in SF. Also, did you know Cowgirl Creamery was started by a pair of UT grads? Southern pride!
I didn’t know that, awesomeness!!! And yes, I had BEAUTIFUL weather in SF.
Your pictures are amazing! They made me hungry :). I have never been to US but I hope to go there this year. Unfortunately not to San Francisco. So I really anjoyed the trip with you :).
Thank you so much, what a compliment!!! I hope you can make it to the US and especially SF soon.
I am literally drooling right now- my coworkers must think I’m crazy, haha. All that food looks amazing! You got me so hungry!
Hahaha you poor thing! At least I understand you!!! 🙂
Wow!! Pictures are too amazing. I’m seriously getting too much hungry while watching those delicious dishes. I’d love to have Penne Pasta, King Salmon and and I think almost all. Love to enjoy my every seconds with it. Thanks for sharing such wonderful information.