Since the city's earliest days, food lovers have flocked to San Francisco—a place where diversity rules and trends are set. The gold rush of 1849 brought a flood of immigrants from all over the world, and they quickly introduced their national tables to their new neighbors. Today San Francisco remains a vital culinary crossroads, with nearly every ethnic cuisine represented—from Afghan to Indian to Vietnamese. And although locals have long headed to the Mission District for Latin food, to Chinatown and the Richmond District for Asian food, and to North Beach for Italian food, they also know that every part of the city offers dining experiences beyond the neighborhood tradition. More »
