San Francisco Brunch
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Brunch is my favorite meal of the weekend, especially in the city where the location is as much a feast for the eyes as the food is for the mouth. Indulge in classic San Francisco fare, local hot spots, and elegant views before embarking on a day of sightseeing. Here are some of my picks:
Town’s End Restaurant and Bakery starts each meal with a basket of homemade scones and mini-muffins from the in-house bakery. You can enjoy the homemade breads further with the French Toast Sampler, made with a piece of each of the breads. Expansive windows showcase views of the Embarcadero in this family-owned restaurant. After a delicious breakfast to jump start your sightseeing, walk two blocks to the famous SF Giant’s Stadium for a guided tour.
Cliff House: Soaring Pelicans over the Pacific, Sea Lions napping on rocks, and scraggily cliffs that jut dramatically out of tumultuous ocean spray make the views reminiscent of an Alfred Hitchcock movie. The Champagne Brunch and magnificent spread in the Terrace Room of this cliff-side chateau, however, will make you forget that this beautifully dramatic location would be perfect for a murder mystery film. After a sumptuous meal, check out the Legion of Honor for more sweeping views of the coast and marvels in architecture, and fine art.
2223 Restaurant and Bar offers hip Californian cuisine with tastes of Asian and Mediterranean flair. The menu changes seasonally, insuring the freshest produce and unique tastes to match the season. Its famous sourdough spiced apple French toast puts a San Francisco twist on the breakfast classic. And the house-made chorizo and pepper jack scramble is a favorite among brunchers. Located in the trendy Castro, this restaurant attracts nightlife-crazed, hip locals and visitors.
Top of the Mark boasts a 360 degree view of the city and a 100 Martini Menu. It’s the perfect place to get a delicious breakfast as well as a taste of history. The restaurant dates back to WWII where soldiers gathered for a last toast to the Golden Gate Bridge before shipping out and families tearfully watched as the soldiers sailed under the bridge out to see. Located at the top of the Mark Hopkins Hotel in Nob Hill, its central location would be the perfect spot to start your day in San Francisco. Perhaps take a historic cable car ride of the area.
Kate’s Kitchen serves home-cooked comfort food that matches the inviting and funky decor, characteristic of Haight Street. Locals consider the delicious, inexpensive soul food on par with mom’s cooking as the place is routinely packed on the weekends. However, that is possibly part of the appeal. Stroll the Haight’s many quirky shops and trendy urban clothing stores. At the end of the Haight-Ashbury experience is Golden Gate Park where you can visit the idyllic Botanical Gardens or take a ride on the vintage carousel.
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Amy, these sound delicious, especially the homemade scones at Town’s End. Yum!
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