Specialty Food Magazine is the leading publication for retailers, manufacturers and foodservice professionals in the specialty food trade. It provides news, trends and business-building insights that help readers keep their businesses competitive.
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N o doubt, San Francisco has built a reputation as a world-class city for food and drink. And in recent years, the city has propelled itself to become one of the most forward-thinking dining scenes in the U.S.—and discerning eaters are taking note. This year, Bon Appétit named it the "Best Food City in the Country," with Deputy Editor Andrew Knowlton proclaim- ing, "I don't think I've ever experienced such a concentration of exciting and invigorating restaurants in a single year, in a single season. Not even in New York." Some lofty words of praise, indeed, for the City by the Bay. Here's a closer look at some of the standout restaurants, bakeries, patisseries, ice-cream shops, and specialty food retailers that make San Francisco one of the best—and most memorable—places to eat. From shops that show off San Francisco's innovative sweets culture to destination dining spots that put the city on the map, here are 10 interesting places to try in the Bay Area. BY LAIKO BAHRS, TANYA HENRY, AND DEANNA TING Bites by the Bay AL's Place Mr. Holmes Bakehouse Liholiho Yacht Club Bon Marché PHOTO: MOLLY DECOUDREAUX PHOTO: MR HOLMES BAKEHOUSE PHOTO: ZACH HILTY PHOTO: SPENCER BROWN bites by the bay WINTER 2016 97