Eats: San Francisco, San Francisco, California

No matter how near or far you are from home, a recommendation for a good restaurant or bar is always nice to have. EATS is a collection of places that I’ve enjoyed during my travels.

My favorite dining experience in San Francisco was at Credo, a casual Italian restaurant and bar in the Financial District. Italian and Latin for “I believe”, Credo’s modern and laid-back environment is anchored by quotes from notables ranging from Andy Warhol to Gisele Bündchen, all beginning with “I believe…”, that span a plethora of topics, ideas and viewpoints. These unique walls are a feast for your eyes, and perhaps even inspiration for some good dinner conversation.

The menu is simple, yet full of fresh and flavorful dishes that marry Italian culinary traditions with fresh ingredients that are characteristic of northern California. I enjoyed the endive salad with balsamic figs, a Neapolitan-style Margherita pizza and hazelnut mousse for dessert, but the menu offers a variety of other items ranging from English Pea Tortellini to Pan Seared Salmon, plus some amazing specialty cocktails.

Located on San Francisco’s Embarcadero, there is no shortage of food options at the Ferry Building. If you find yourself there on Saturday mornings, you can graze on some of the beautiful produce at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market (I’ve never seen so many varieties of radishes in one place!). There’s also a smaller version on Tuesdays and Thursdays. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).