San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide (Patricia Unterman's San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide) [Paperback]

Patricia Unterman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 28, 2009 | Series: Patricia Unterman's San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide

The bible of food guides for the West Coast food mecca, featuring more than 600 updated and condensed listings in a handy portable format.

PATRICIA UNTERMAN'S SAN FRANCISCO FOOD LOVER'S POCKET GUIDE offers an intrepid, unapologetically discriminating, and refreshingly down-to-earth selection of the best and most interesting eateries, markets, and other food- and drink-related spots in San Francisco, the East Bay, Marin County, and the wine country. In its compact format, this book is a hip-pocket must for locals and tourists alike, covering everything from sophisticated California cuisine to authentic Mission taquerias.

"Indispensable for an informed culinary wandering." --Town & Country

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From the Publisher

* The bible of food guides for the West Coast food mecca, featuring more than 600 updated and condensed listings in a handy portable format.
* As a restaurateur, journalist, and food critic for more than 30 years, Unterman is one of the Bay Area's most respected authorities.

About the Author

PATRICIA UNTERMAN is currently the restaurant critic for the San Francisco Examiner. She is the chef and co-owner of the Hayes Street Grill in San Francisco and is a founder and board member of the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.THE AUTHOR SCOOP

Favorite cocktail? Harry’s Bar cocktail made with Carpano Antico What’s your favorite Ten Speed title?  The River Cottage Meat Book Name a favorite dish that your mother used to make. Beef brisket with dried lima beans, paprika and garlic What was your first job? Scooping ice cream—I got fired  What is your favorite sandwich? The smoked salmon and cucumber sandwich at the Sentinel in San Francisco What's the farthest you've ever traveled? South India  What's your most unusual kitchen tool? Chestnut knife What's the best way to spend a rainy Saturday morning? At the farmers’ market

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press; 2nd edition (April 28, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580089623
• ISBN-13: 978-1580089623
• Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.4 x 7.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #775,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, concise guide for out-of-towner, August 13, 2009

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This review is from: San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide (Patricia Unterman's San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide) (Paperback)

This inspired little book paid for itself many times over during my recent six-day unplanned stay in San Francisco. Divided by neighborhood, it led me to many inexpensive but delicious restaurants near my hotel on Market Street, and tipped me off to others (including cafes, bakeries and delis) while walking and biking around town. The index also introduced me to Russian and Mexican eateries, plus creperies and wine bars I never would have found otherwise. It's compact enough to carry around so you have it when hunger strikes. I also took Ms. Unterman's advice to trek over to Berkeley to the (relatively affordable) Chez Panisse Cafe, which was the highlight of my trip.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Picks, February 10, 2012

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This review is from: San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide (Patricia Unterman's San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide) (Paperback)

My Dad recommended Utterman's guide book for the bay area. The information is accurate and the dining is excellent. We have tried many of the restaurants and had been quite satisfied with the dining.

1 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Lame, June 25, 2009

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This review is from: San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide (Patricia Unterman's San Francisco Food Lover's Pocket Guide) (Paperback)

This book sucks. I was hoping it could enlighten me to new restaurants, but there is nothing new or interesting included. Forget it!