San Francisco

With pleasure... I lived in SF for about 5 years, now I am in Cyprus for about 2 years, and likewise, Cyprus is not so good with artisan bread baking. So, I end up creating my own breads at home.

Anyway... here are some places to try:

• Tartine Bakery (Like a European bakery shop, with amazing sweet pastries but also awesome bread. They sell bread only certain days of the week. The lines are long but they go quick. Paninis are awesome too. My favorite was their Country Walnut loaf... aghh... how I wish I had one right now! This bakery is in San Francisco at the corner of 18th and Guerrero Streets in the Mission District).


• La Boulange at various locations in San Francisco.


• Arzimendi Bakery in San Francisco or Oakland.


• Acme Bread Co. (this one is in Berkeley, an awesome artisan bakery that also supplies bread to restaurants... you can find their breads at the Ferry Building as well. You should definitely check out Ferry Building for the farmers market, which happens on Sundays I think. Food heaven!)

Hope this helps. Enjoy SF!

Hazim

I've had bread from Tartine and thought it was really suberb. The place is really busy, so make sure you get there early. --Pamela

Have not been there yet, but have read great reviews about it.  If you would like to get an idea what they offer, check their website or take a look at their cookbook.  http://www.tartinebakery.com/

At the book signing at Omnivore books yesterday, Peter mentioned some pizza places he had visited on this trip.

Pauline's, Delfina Pizzeria, and Pizzaiolo in Oakland. There was a fourth one too, but I don't remember what it was. I'm trying to find out. If I do, I'll post it later.

--Pamela