Beer, Wine & Dine

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~ Not your typical food tour, Chef Joseph offers his knowledge and insights as guests scout out the best of each neighborhood's food scene. Pick up culinary treasures along the way to enjoy afterwards. Chef Joseph began his culinary career at San Francisco's legendary Salmagundi. He was the food critic at the Orange County and Long Beach Blade and IN Los Angeles magazines, has written food articles for Oakbook and J Weekly magazines, worked as a caterer, taught cooking classes, and is working on a book titled Created in California: The Golden State's Gifts to Gastronomy. 

Please note: these are not tasting tours, they're shopping tours: guests may purchase what they like along the way. 

Tour #1: Culinary Gems of North Beach 

Every Friday at 11 a.m.
San Francisco’s North Beach is well known for its legendary Italian cuisine, but there’s more to this historic neighborhood than restaurants. Embark on a two and a half hour journey, scouting out North Beach’s best delis, coffee houses, bakeries and meat markets. Learn about North Beach’s history, and pick up sandwiches and snacks along the way for afterwards utilizing the tour's voluminous printed guide. 
Stops include: 

• Mara’s Italian Pastries-famous for their cannolis.
• Little City Market-purveyors of the San Francisco's best Sicilian sausage.
• Victoria Pastry Co.-A San Francisco favorite since 1914.
• Molinari Deli-A real old-fashioned Italian deli, one of the few left in San Francisco. Find out why their sandwiches are legendary.
• Café Trieste-San Francisco’s most famous coffee house and home to the Beat Generation.
• Tony’s-A slice of New York in San Francisco, one of the only places you can get pizza cooked in coal-fired ovens.
• Liguira Bakery-find out why people line up early for their legendary focaccia.
• And much more!

* Culinary Gems of North Beach takes place every Friday at 11 a.m., departing from Washington Square.

Tour #2: There's More to the Mission Than Burritos 

Every Wednesday at 11 a.m.
San Francisco's Mission District is known for great Mexican Food, but there's so much more! Embark on a two and a half hour journey of Mission and Valencia Street's best restaurants and markets. Visit pop-up restaurants, markets, delis, and learn why this area has emerged as San Francisco's most intriguing culinary scene.

• Dianda's, home of the Almond Torte.
• A Huge array of herbs at the Scarlet Sage Herb Co.
• Lucca Deli's homemade ravioli.
• Mission Market: a hidden gem.
• Taqueria Cancun's award-winning burritos.
• Mission Chinese Food: a legend in SF's street food scene.
• Bi-Rite Market: originally a mom and pop store, it's a SF favorite.
• And much more!

* There's More to the Mission Than Burritos takes place every Wednesday at 11 a.m., departing from the 24th St. Mission BART Plaza, northeast corner.

For more information, please visit their website here: http://emperornortontour.com/index.html

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