![]() Go full-out tourist and hop on the Powell-Hyde or Powell-Mason cable car lines (locals-use your Clipper Card) to visit this iconic neighborhood, especially if you’ll be guzzling those famous Irish coffees at The Buena Vista (and RIP the cheaper ones at Gold Dust Lounge). If you haven’t been to the wharf recently, now is the time to see all the changes. There are classic gems and new spots to check out-especially on the food and drink front, from signature SF cioppino to seafood purchased straight from fishing boats to upscale Filipino fare. The historic Ghirardelli Square received an upgrade, aided by the design firm behind the Apple stores. But like many of us, the neighborhood is emerging from the shutdown with a makeover and a new attitude, attracting local restaurants who now see it as a viable source of both tourist and local business. But with the inundation of souvenir shops and vapid entertainment enterprises crowding the sights, Fisherman’s Wharf was far too cheesy for most locals to make the trek to the northeastern edge of the city, seemingly only for mediocre everything at inflated prices.Īs one of the most popular tourist stops in the city, Fisherman’s Wharf was hit hard by the pandemic, with stalwarts like Pompei’s Grotto and Castagnola shuttering for good. In recent decades, people have visited the wharf for the sea lions resting at Pier 39, the historic ships at Hyde Pier, and the waterfront views of Alcatraz and Angel Island. During Dungeness crab season (November to April), fishermen, and eventually the seafood restaurants that would come to populate the wharf, set up street-side crab pots to sell whole crabs and paper cups full of crab meat. They have a killer dinner menu too.Built over the rubble of the 1906 Earthquake, Fisherman’s Wharf became a bustling hub by what was once Meiggs Wharf, with Italian and Chinese fisherman making a living off the Gold Rush population, as well as lumber and food industries. I regard this spot and Harbor City with the same respect. It doesn’t really matter, but I prefer the big tables in the room upstairs. ![]() ![]() Also, if we have guests, I can order the honey walnut prawns without getting in trouble with my wife. The lines (were) long, but when we have visitors from out of town we want to catch up with anyway, it’s never a big deal. ![]() 664 S Weller St, Chinatown–International District, 20 Jade Garden I always order the beef rice noodle roll with no egg, a milk tea with light sugar, and stuffed tofu skin. My son loves the taro bread from the small pastry case. They make their own rice noodle rolls fresh to order and they’re perfect. The family behind A+ Hong Kong Kitchen, one of my favorite restaurants, also owns this place. Chinatown–International District Homestyle Dim Sum I crave their salt and pepper squid 24-7. The steamed tripe dish and plate of pea vines here are especially tasty. We mainly stick with the basics above but like to be adventurous when we see something we haven’t tried before. Right across the street from Jade Garden. You can order by the piece here, so make a random choice to change it up from time to time. I get the spareribs with rice, whatever looks good, a ramekin of hot sauce, and two fried pork footballs. Mark your order on a sheet with a tiny golf pencil. They open at 7am, thus creating my longtime weekday morning “heading into work” tradition. Nevertheless, here are some of my favorite spots, nearly all in Chinatown–International District. An attempt last summer to pick up a meal and eat it near a park in the trunk of our Subaru Outback proved a frustrating and messy failure. My family pretty much orders everything we used to, as takeout, but that ride home may affect the overall flavor or texture. The world (and my family's ability to gather up with our friends) may have changed since the pandemic, but the quality of food hasn’t. My final #HellaRice recipe for Seattle Met celebrates an underrated favorite from countless Sunday morning sessions of dim sum. We are sharing these online, a little ahead of schedule, as a reminder of the many AAPI-owned businesses that enrich our city, and could use your support. Mee Sum Pastry An essential Pike Place Market stop, Mee Sum is known for its fluffy, sweet hom bow selections (the barbecue pork is the most popular offering), pineapple bread, and other pastries. Editor's note: Herschell chronicles favorite dim sum spots along with a recipe for our upcoming summer issue.
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