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Scott C
Sarasota, FL566 contributions
Jan 2020
We had a family outing foodie tour of the Mission District. So much fun and brought us to great places. The only critique is that we were a large group and age ranges from 4 to 83, was a lot of walking and we got very spread out. but tour was great, restaurants we went to fabulous, and loads of fun.
Written February 19, 2020
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KelleyL149
Thank you for joining us and for the great review. We are so glad you all had as much fun with us as we had with you. We hope to see you again someday.
Written February 19, 2020
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SFSusan
San Francisco, Ca32,253 contributions
Mar 2012 • Solo
I live in SF and recently had my eyes opened by a walking tour of Japantown. We met at Peace Plaza, where our guide gave us a short history of the area, which used to be nearly 40 blocks, and is now 4. She warned us that we were going to walk around for two hours sampling the best of the neighborhood, and then sit down to lunch!
Our first stop was at YakiniQ Cafe (pronounced Yak-kin-ee-que), a cute little cafe on Post Street that served us a unique hot beverage -- a sweet potato latte (sweet potato puree, milk, and simple syrup, frothed into a foam), which turns out to be a traditional Korean drink. Very warming on this day that was threatening rain.
From there, we walked up Buchanan Mall to Benkyodo, a confectionary and coffee shop run by the same family that originally started the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. Our taste there was a choice of either mochi or manju, different types of sweets made with rice pounded into a wrapper, with a filling of various sweet pastes, from Japanese tastes like red bean, or more Westernized flavors like strawberry and grape.
We then walked around the corner to Sutter Street, where we entered the Super Mira Market, one of the last 2 remaining Japanese markets in the area. In addition to a selection of Japanese foods, drinks, fresh fish and more, they have a small bakery counter, where we discovered their coffee crunch cakes are made with the same recipe from the classic sweet shop, Blum's. They also have a small area selling hot foods, and they gave us a sample. We had a tofu cube (maybe fried?) with sauce, a panko-coated, deep-fried (something) cake and some braised greens.
It started raining lightly as we walked over to Post Street to Onigilly, a small coffee shop in the New People building where our treat was an onigiri, a formed triangle of rice stuffed with eggplant or spiced shrimp and wrapped in dried seaweed. Several folks darted upstairs to New People, to check out the trendy Japanese fashions.
The tour moved into the covered portions of the Japan Center just in time to miss the heavier rain. Inside, our first stop was at Cafe Hana, where we enjoyed a "geisha float"... a cup with matcha (green tea) ice cream, matcha slush, red beans and mochi cubes.
From there, we stopped at May's Coffee Shop, a local hangout serving Japanese, Hawaiian and American comfort food. We sampled taitaki, which are fish-shaped waffles, stuffed with fillings of chocolate and banana, or taro. Some of the few Japanese who returned to the area after being forced into internment camps during World War II were nearby, celebrating a 93rd birthday.
Next we went on to Nippon-Ya (literally, "Japanese store"), which sells the type of hostess gifts commonly found in Japan... including their own brand of mochi (chocolate strawberry, in this case).
We made an unscheduled stop to enjoy okonomiyaki, which I found similar to an egg foo yung... a savory "pancake" of egg, flour, grated yam, shredded cabbage and other veggies, flavored with a worcestershire-like sauce and a mayonnaise-like sauce and topped with bonito flakes.
Our last stop was for lunch at Mifune Bistro (in the same location as the recently-closed Bushi-Tei Bistro). We enjoyed some udon soup, as well as gyoza.
In addition to the history and the stops, our guide gave us lots of information about her favorites in Japantown, including Kappa (the "French Laundry" of Japanese restaurants, featuring hot foods and some sushi), Kiss Seafood (sushi), Sushi Aka Tombo (very fresh fish), Fuji Shiatsu massage and Ino Sushi (dinner only, sushi only).
Our first stop was at YakiniQ Cafe (pronounced Yak-kin-ee-que), a cute little cafe on Post Street that served us a unique hot beverage -- a sweet potato latte (sweet potato puree, milk, and simple syrup, frothed into a foam), which turns out to be a traditional Korean drink. Very warming on this day that was threatening rain.
From there, we walked up Buchanan Mall to Benkyodo, a confectionary and coffee shop run by the same family that originally started the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. Our taste there was a choice of either mochi or manju, different types of sweets made with rice pounded into a wrapper, with a filling of various sweet pastes, from Japanese tastes like red bean, or more Westernized flavors like strawberry and grape.
We then walked around the corner to Sutter Street, where we entered the Super Mira Market, one of the last 2 remaining Japanese markets in the area. In addition to a selection of Japanese foods, drinks, fresh fish and more, they have a small bakery counter, where we discovered their coffee crunch cakes are made with the same recipe from the classic sweet shop, Blum's. They also have a small area selling hot foods, and they gave us a sample. We had a tofu cube (maybe fried?) with sauce, a panko-coated, deep-fried (something) cake and some braised greens.
It started raining lightly as we walked over to Post Street to Onigilly, a small coffee shop in the New People building where our treat was an onigiri, a formed triangle of rice stuffed with eggplant or spiced shrimp and wrapped in dried seaweed. Several folks darted upstairs to New People, to check out the trendy Japanese fashions.
The tour moved into the covered portions of the Japan Center just in time to miss the heavier rain. Inside, our first stop was at Cafe Hana, where we enjoyed a "geisha float"... a cup with matcha (green tea) ice cream, matcha slush, red beans and mochi cubes.
From there, we stopped at May's Coffee Shop, a local hangout serving Japanese, Hawaiian and American comfort food. We sampled taitaki, which are fish-shaped waffles, stuffed with fillings of chocolate and banana, or taro. Some of the few Japanese who returned to the area after being forced into internment camps during World War II were nearby, celebrating a 93rd birthday.
Next we went on to Nippon-Ya (literally, "Japanese store"), which sells the type of hostess gifts commonly found in Japan... including their own brand of mochi (chocolate strawberry, in this case).
We made an unscheduled stop to enjoy okonomiyaki, which I found similar to an egg foo yung... a savory "pancake" of egg, flour, grated yam, shredded cabbage and other veggies, flavored with a worcestershire-like sauce and a mayonnaise-like sauce and topped with bonito flakes.
Our last stop was for lunch at Mifune Bistro (in the same location as the recently-closed Bushi-Tei Bistro). We enjoyed some udon soup, as well as gyoza.
In addition to the history and the stops, our guide gave us lots of information about her favorites in Japantown, including Kappa (the "French Laundry" of Japanese restaurants, featuring hot foods and some sushi), Kiss Seafood (sushi), Sushi Aka Tombo (very fresh fish), Fuji Shiatsu massage and Ino Sushi (dinner only, sushi only).
Written April 24, 2012
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HappyTravelerr
San Jose, CA10 contributions
May 2013 • Friends
We just went on the Edible Excursions, San Francisco, Mission District 18th Street walking tour. This is actually the fifth walking tour we've taken with this organization and they've all been great. The tour focused on businesses that sourced locally, organically, and sustainably. It ranged from bakeries, to taco shop, to boutique chocolate, and more. Each stop included a fascinating talk with either the owner or a very knowledgeable member of their team, as well a sampling of their products. By the end of the tour we had eaten enough for a full meal and actually carried some back with us. We were so impressed with the shops that we came back the next day to buy more of their products. I highly recommend this, as well as their other tours. I can't say enough good about them.
Written May 5, 2013
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Asddds
24 contributions
Guaranteed to fill your tummy and quench your curiosity about the ferry building and it’s history. Travis was exceptional! His knowledge about the food and the history was impressive. It was informative, fun, and filling! All of the stops offered first class tastings. We’ve been on other food tours and left hungry. Not on this one! If you’re a foodie and/or a history nut, Travis’s tour is for you!
Written January 3, 2020
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Thank you for such a wonderful review. We are so glad you had a great time with Travis! Happy New Year.
Written January 7, 2020
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Helen V
Cranberry Township, PA14 contributions
Aug 2019
Our first day in SF, we booked this tour as a way to get to Alcatraz (like many others). It was a great tour - the food was delicious and our tour guide, Quinn, was super cool. The tour is through the Ferry Building - all the food is fresh and there's a story behind everything. The pasteries and chicken and waffles were our favorites. Highly recommend it!
Written August 17, 2019
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KelleyL149
Hello, Helen! Thanks so much for the great review. We are so glad you had a wonderful time with Quinn at the Ferry Building. We hope you'll join us again for one of our other tours.
Written August 18, 2019
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Duane W
Burlington, Canada49 contributions
Nov 2016 • Solo
While planning my vacation to San Francisco I was advised by a friend to book my trip to Alcatraz prior to my arrival to avoid possible disappointment due to over booking of this activity causing it to be sold out. As I looked at options on line a tour combo of the Ferry Building by Edible Excursions and Alcatraz caught my eye. This option turned out to be a win/win situation.
We started the morning by doing a tasting tour of the Ferry Terminal which included samples of baked goods, savoury items such as cheese, chilli, and spring rolls not to mention hand made chocolates.We then went and picked up our tickets for Alcatraz.
Our tour guide Karen was very outgoing and friendly and was very knowledgeable about the vendors and what it was they prepared.
I would recommend any event that Edible Excursions offers.
We started the morning by doing a tasting tour of the Ferry Terminal which included samples of baked goods, savoury items such as cheese, chilli, and spring rolls not to mention hand made chocolates.We then went and picked up our tickets for Alcatraz.
Our tour guide Karen was very outgoing and friendly and was very knowledgeable about the vendors and what it was they prepared.
I would recommend any event that Edible Excursions offers.
Written November 17, 2016
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John O
Waxhaw, NC1,920 contributions
Aug 2014 • Couples
My wife and I just finished this excursion today Tuesday August 19, 2014. Our guide to fooded bliss was Josh, who is a trained chef, lives locally, but is well traveled. Sorry no pics but there was food in my hands from the start of the tour until the very end. Our tour of the Ferry Building with the Farmers market lasted about 2.5 hours. Although we had been to the Ferry building everyday since our arrival, Josh made us see it differently after this with new eyes. This tour is part history, part architecture, and alot of food. There were only three of us on the tour and we were very glad it was not cancelled (can have up to 14). The Tuesday Farmers market is very small compared to the Saturday one. The sampling off foods are all fresh with organic foods the highlight. Can highly recommend this tour.
Written August 19, 2014
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DayTripper084
Fort Myers, FL193 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
I wanted to let you know that last week's tour was GREAT! The variety of restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, art, etc. was the BEST tour I have ever been on in the city. Emunah did a wonderful job and we had a nice group that worked together well. The Folsom St. Food Festivities added to the fun. If you ever have any future tours like this with awesome people like Emunah leading, please let me know. I have recommended your company to many people and hope that they follow up and enjoy it as much as I did.
This is the copy of the email that I sent to the owner of Edible Excursions, letting her know how much I enjoyed the tour. Emunah was a very knowledgeable and awesome guide. We started the tout on 22nd St. at Mission Minis. We had our choice of sampling a most unusual mini cupcake. Very tasty.
Our next stop was at Grand Coffee on Mission St., between 22nd and 23rd. This was explained as 'Third Wave" coffee. I found this very interesting but no matter what the wave, it had better be high, since this is my drug of choice. I caught the high five, savoring the aroma, taste and a second cup.
Next was Wise Sons Deli on 24th, where the bulk of the tour was centered. In my opinion, this was enhanced by the frenzied neighborhood activities of the Folsom St. Food Fair. We were served great slider burgers with all the fixins on a bagel. Delicious! By the way, we passed Philz Coffee, and Emunah and Phil are friends. How cool is that?
Back to Mission fo visit Mr. Pollo between 24th and 25th Sts. I hope that my spelling is correct here but the new experience was agapas(?) where these guys go to the Farmers MKT. to buy fresh ingredients daily and whip up a surprise. Things don't sit.
Back on 24th St. for the combo Local Mission Eatery and Kinead Patisserie. We were served a hefty but unusual BLT. Yum! Also, super fresh ingredients.
One of the highlights (not hair) of the trip was to meet a local mural artist and to get the tour of Balmy Alley. It's an eye opener (no pun intended) and an education for a person such as myself who originally hailed from the East coast. The most famous mural is Precita Eyes, which depicts the struggle between war and peace. There is a Precita Eyes Visitor Center on 24th, which I recommend seeing after the tour.
I am so grateful that this was a walking tour because I am still listing places. On 24th, our next stop was Taqueria El Farolito. I am a local and I have never been to any of these places. We had our choice of taco with three sauces.
Next was La Palma. I don't remember the exact name of the dish but I do remember sitting outside, together under the sun drenched blue sky enjoying a fine meal. Just to reinforce the benefit of a walking tour.
We also stopped at La Victoria Bakery where the main purchase was macaroons
To finish off such a wonderful day, we stopped at one of the top ice cream places in SF on Harrison St, named Humphrey Slocombe's. It was a great way to end such a tasty and extraordinary experience. I feel like I should be writing for the Food Network or the Travel Channel. What do you think?
This is the copy of the email that I sent to the owner of Edible Excursions, letting her know how much I enjoyed the tour. Emunah was a very knowledgeable and awesome guide. We started the tout on 22nd St. at Mission Minis. We had our choice of sampling a most unusual mini cupcake. Very tasty.
Our next stop was at Grand Coffee on Mission St., between 22nd and 23rd. This was explained as 'Third Wave" coffee. I found this very interesting but no matter what the wave, it had better be high, since this is my drug of choice. I caught the high five, savoring the aroma, taste and a second cup.
Next was Wise Sons Deli on 24th, where the bulk of the tour was centered. In my opinion, this was enhanced by the frenzied neighborhood activities of the Folsom St. Food Fair. We were served great slider burgers with all the fixins on a bagel. Delicious! By the way, we passed Philz Coffee, and Emunah and Phil are friends. How cool is that?
Back to Mission fo visit Mr. Pollo between 24th and 25th Sts. I hope that my spelling is correct here but the new experience was agapas(?) where these guys go to the Farmers MKT. to buy fresh ingredients daily and whip up a surprise. Things don't sit.
Back on 24th St. for the combo Local Mission Eatery and Kinead Patisserie. We were served a hefty but unusual BLT. Yum! Also, super fresh ingredients.
One of the highlights (not hair) of the trip was to meet a local mural artist and to get the tour of Balmy Alley. It's an eye opener (no pun intended) and an education for a person such as myself who originally hailed from the East coast. The most famous mural is Precita Eyes, which depicts the struggle between war and peace. There is a Precita Eyes Visitor Center on 24th, which I recommend seeing after the tour.
I am so grateful that this was a walking tour because I am still listing places. On 24th, our next stop was Taqueria El Farolito. I am a local and I have never been to any of these places. We had our choice of taco with three sauces.
Next was La Palma. I don't remember the exact name of the dish but I do remember sitting outside, together under the sun drenched blue sky enjoying a fine meal. Just to reinforce the benefit of a walking tour.
We also stopped at La Victoria Bakery where the main purchase was macaroons
To finish off such a wonderful day, we stopped at one of the top ice cream places in SF on Harrison St, named Humphrey Slocombe's. It was a great way to end such a tasty and extraordinary experience. I feel like I should be writing for the Food Network or the Travel Channel. What do you think?
Written August 25, 2012
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disappointed551
Mililani, HI14 contributions
Sep 2011 • Couples
Booked through Goldstar for half-price deal, totally worth it! Goldstar's reviews were helpful, said it was more for tourists and others not familiar with the area, and I agree with their assessment. Coming from Hawaii, the concept of eating seasonally doesn't come naturally with sun and good weather 24/7. Selena was our guide, gave good history of the Ferry Building itself as well as the Farmer's Market and the histories and philosophies of each vendor we visited. The vendors/farmers were very nice and informative even though it was a very busy Saturday. The samples were also terrific and we had to chase away people not on the tour who thought they could grab some for themselves. Without the tour, I would have gone to the Farmer's Market anyway, but no way would I have learned so much about promoting the local farms with "greener" beliefs and practices. Bring water, don't eat before going, and plan for extra time to go back after the tour for serious shopping and eating! It is indoors as well as outdoors with lots of body heat from everyone shopping, so dress cool but bring a jacket for the wind chill off the bay.
Written September 22, 2011
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Jeffreyrohan
3 contributions
Sep 2019
Carol did an amazing job as our guide for the Edible Excisions tour of the Ferry Building. She knew every intricate detail about each variety of food she presented to us and really is a food connoisseur, or a "foodie" as the millennial's say nowadays. The transitions from savory to sweet had our group very excited for what was to come next. Would definitely recommend to any group trying to get a taste of the eateries San Francisco has to offer.
Written November 6, 2019
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KelleyL149
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy you enjoyed your tour with us. Come join us for another tour someday.
Written November 8, 2019
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San Rafael, CA11 contributions
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