San Francisco Food Culture

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History of San Francisco’s food culture by district

Food trucks in San Francisco

My favorite food spot in the city

North Beach

Located near the port, ideal for fishermen

In the 1860’s, immigrants flocked there

Became known as the Latin Quarter

Today, Italians are in the majority

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Chinatown

Established after the 49ers and Transcontinental rail road

Chinese males came through Angel Island

Eventually settled in Chinatown

Strict US immigration laws limited Chinese until 1950’s

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The Mission

Spanish missionaries settled in 1776

Predominately Hispanic and Latin American heritage

“Stop-over” area for other cultures, especially after the 1906 earthquake

Strong blue collar rootsFoundsf; SFGate

Modern SF eats – the Food Truck

What is OTG SF?

Food truck marketplace

Started in 2010

Strong social media platform

Most carts have Mexican or Asian influences

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Curry Up Now – Indian Street Food

Senor Sisig – Filipio/Mexican Fusion

Bacon Bacon – Self Explanatory

And my favorite restaurant is….

Cha Cha Cha – Cuban Fusion

Now you know… pick your favorite!

History of San Francisco’s food culture by district

Food trucks in San Francisco

My favorite food spot in the city – ChaChaCha

If you still can’t decide…