2019-11-01 Food & Wine USA

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FROM SOURDOUGH TO RAMEN, culinary innovation thrives in San


Francisco—a city that’s as savvy about tech and design as it is about global
fl avors. Ride-share your way around town or catch a trolley to experience its


colorful network of neighborhoods with the Capital One® Savor® card.


Sweet Spot San Francisco


Cool Hotels
Steps from the striking, fi ve-tier Peace
Pagoda, which was a gift from S.F.’s sister
city, Osaka, in 1968, the beautifully designed
Hotel Kabuki in Japantown off ers a stylish
base for exploring the city—and discovering
a neighborhood fi lled with hip noodle bars,
teppanyaki spots, and markets. Nearby, The
Kimpton Buchanan Hotel also off ers a cool
East-meets-West design aesthetic.

Food, Art, and Coff ee
Head to the Mission and fuel up with
breakfast at the whimsically named
Tartine Manufactory. The massive space
churns out fresh bread daily and serves up
all-day delights. Check out the colorful
murals of Clarion Alley, Balmy Alley, and
MaestraPeace Mural at the Women’s
Building. Then stroll over to Ritual Coff ee
Roasters on Valencia Street.

Fashionable Finds
Hit the Fillmore Street shopping district in
Pacifi c Heights for fashionable shops ranging
from antique sellers to Freda Salvador, a
local shoe brand designed in San Francisco
and made in Spain. Browse clothing
boutiques like ASMBLY HALL and recharge
with lunch or dinner at Noosh, serving
modern Eastern Mediterranean cuisine in an
airy lounge setting.

Outdoor Adventure
With more than 40 hills, pretty scenery,
and refreshing fall weather, San Francisco’s
urban hikes are a great way to stay active.
In the 1,500-acre Presidio, walk the easy,
4.3-mile trail from the Marina district to
the Golden Gate Bridge for stunning views
of the bridge and the city skyline—or get
off the beaten path with the short but
challenging Batteries to Bluff s Trail.

Sty lish Sanctuaries
Near Union Square, ride a cable car from
California and Market streets to the top of
Nob Hill, which is home to the free Cable Car
Museum and some of the most impressive
mansions in the city. Luxuriate at the Nob Hill
Spa at the plush Huntington Hotel.

Shop, eat, and relax in
San Francisco with the
Capital One Savor card.
For more information, go
to capitalone.com.
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