Tuesday, December 24, 2013

San Francisco Ferry Building

San Francisco Ferry Building
The San Francisco Ferry Building is one of my favorite places to visit when I am in the Bay Area. It's a good place for lunch, a quick snack, and just a stroll. The building was transformed into a retail space filled with bakeries, seafood stalls, plant shops, and food vendors. It's similar to Pike Place Market in Seattle and Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia. In short, if you love food, this is a must visit in San Francisco!

If you really want to experience the space in all of it's glory, I recommend visiting during the farmer's market hours. The farmer's market happens three days a week. The smaller markets are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM - 2 PM. The Saturday farmer's market is the largest of the three days. The space occupies the front of the Ferry Building as well as the backside. There are lots of tables to enjoy your purchased food and coffee all while overlooking the San Francisco Bay Bridge. You can even watch the ships and sailboats pass by. The Saturday farmer's market happens much earlier in the day from 8 AM - 2 PM. Get there early to avoid long lines. You can park along the Embarcadeo or in one of the nearby lots. You can also take BART or the streetcar to Embarcadero.
Streetcar to Embarcadeo
Once you are at the Ferry Building, enjoy! Remember to sample all the fresh fruits and veggies. Don't double dip. Use a fresh toothpick each time.
Community Supported Agriculture!
Eat up!
Kale Chips
Falafel and Dips (tahini, hummus, baba ganoush, etc.)
The best pie ever from Frog Hollow Farm
Shishito Peppers
Squash Blossom Recipe
Hybrid Fruit
Rainbow Chard
Lobster Mushrooms
The best brittle ever from G. L. Alfieri
San Francisco Ferry Building
One Ferry Building
San Francisco, CA 94111

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