Cioppino originated in San Francisco as a soup made from whatever seafood was leftover, combined with tomatoes, wine and herbs. Clam chowder contains clams along with potatoes, onions and sometimes bacon. Dungeness crab season runs from November to December and is a major part of San Francisco's seafood culture. Several other iconic San Francisco foods include fortune cookies, Hangtown fry (omelette with bacon and oysters), and sourdough bread.

2. CioppinoCioppino
Anything left over from the day’s catch – crab,Anything left over from the day’s catch – crab,
clams, shrimp, mussels, scallops, or fish – wentclams, shrimp, mussels, scallops, or fish – went
into a communal pot along with tomatoes, wine,into a communal pot along with tomatoes, wine,
and herbsand herbs

3. Clam ChowderClam Chowder
 Clam chowder is any of several chowders containing clamsClam chowder is any of several chowders containing clams
and broth.and broth.
 Along with the clams, diced potato is common, as are onions,Along with the clams, diced potato is common, as are onions,
which are occasionally sautéed in the drippings from saltwhich are occasionally sautéed in the drippings from salt
pork or bacon. Celery is frequently used.pork or bacon. Celery is frequently used.
 European settlers brought chowder to America in 17thEuropean settlers brought chowder to America in 17th
centurycentury

4. DungenessDungeness
The official kickoff of Dungeness crab season for theThe official kickoff of Dungeness crab season for the
San Francisco Bay Area is the second Tuesday ofSan Francisco Bay Area is the second Tuesday of
November, and Dec. 1November, and Dec. 1
Dungeness crabs own the West CoastDungeness crabs own the West Coast
Crab season is San Francisco's biggest seafoodCrab season is San Francisco's biggest seafood
seasonseason

5. Fortune cookiesFortune cookies
 First served by Hagiwara in the late 1890sFirst served by Hagiwara in the late 1890s
 Made of flour, sugar, vanilla, oil and a paper fortuneMade of flour, sugar, vanilla, oil and a paper fortune

6. Hangtown FryHangtown Fry
The first true California cuisineThe first true California cuisine
Originated around the time of the Gold RushOriginated around the time of the Gold Rush
(1850s) in Placerville, California(1850s) in Placerville, California
It's an omelette that includes bacon and oystersIt's an omelette that includes bacon and oysters

7. Green Goddess DressingGreen Goddess Dressing
 Invented at San Francisco’sInvented at San Francisco’s
Palace Hotel in 1923 for an eventPalace Hotel in 1923 for an event
honoring actor George Arlisshonoring actor George Arliss
 With loads of grassy fresh herbsWith loads of grassy fresh herbs
and a tang from the sour creamand a tang from the sour cream
and lemon juice, this creamyand lemon juice, this creamy
dressing is delicious over butterdressing is delicious over butter
lettuces, folded into chickenlettuces, folded into chicken
salad, served as a dip, or dizzledsalad, served as a dip, or dizzled
on fishon fish

8. Crab LouieCrab Louie
Crab Louie salad,Crab Louie salad,
also known as Crabalso known as Crab
Louis Salad or theLouis Salad or the
King of Salads, is aKing of Salads, is a
type of saladtype of salad
featuring crab meat.featuring crab meat.
The recipe datesThe recipe dates
back to the earlyback to the early
1900s and originates1900s and originates
on the West Coast ofon the West Coast of
America.America.

9. Irish coffeeIrish coffee
Invented at the Buena Vista Café (good view inInvented at the Buena Vista Café (good view in
Spanish)Spanish)
A variation of the classic hot toddy and is madeA variation of the classic hot toddy and is made
with hot coffee, Irish whiskey and sugar, all stirredwith hot coffee, Irish whiskey and sugar, all stirred
together, and is then topped with a thick layer oftogether, and is then topped with a thick layer of
creamcream

10. Joe’s specialJoe’s special
 From original Joe’sFrom original Joe’s
 A scramble of eggs, groundA scramble of eggs, ground
beef, and spinachbeef, and spinach
 Savory and satisfying andSavory and satisfying and
is a staple on every Joe'sis a staple on every Joe's
menumenu

11. Mission burritoMission burrito
 Also known as a San Francisco burrito or a Mission-styleAlso known as a San Francisco burrito or a Mission-style
burritoburrito
 First became popular during the 1960s in the MissionFirst became popular during the 1960s in the Mission
District of San FranciscoDistrict of San Francisco

12. Chicken TetrazziniChicken Tetrazzini
A casserole of chicken, mushrooms, almonds,A casserole of chicken, mushrooms, almonds,
onions, celery and carrots served on spaghettionions, celery and carrots served on spaghetti
and flavored with a creamy parmesan sauceand flavored with a creamy parmesan sauce
garnished with lemon and parsley.garnished with lemon and parsley.

13. Pink PopcornPink Popcorn
 Wrights pink popcorn as an official San Francisco TreatWrights pink popcorn as an official San Francisco Treat

14. PopsiclePopsicle
 In 1905, an 11-year-old named Frank Epperson left hisIn 1905, an 11-year-old named Frank Epperson left his
drink of soda water and flavored powder outside withdrink of soda water and flavored powder outside with
the stirring stick still in it. Overnight, there were recordthe stirring stick still in it. Overnight, there were record
low temperatures, and in the morning he found frozenlow temperatures, and in the morning he found frozen
soda water with a stick in the middlesoda water with a stick in the middle
 Eighteen years later, Frank remembered his mistake andEighteen years later, Frank remembered his mistake and
patented his frozen treat in seven different flavors.patented his frozen treat in seven different flavors.

15. It’s-itIt’s-it
San Francisco’s Traditional Ice CreamSan Francisco’s Traditional Ice Cream
Vanilla Ice Cream put between two oatmeal cookies,Vanilla Ice Cream put between two oatmeal cookies,
dipped in chocolate!dipped in chocolate!
This tradition was begun by George Whitney backThis tradition was begun by George Whitney back
in 1928in 1928

16. Rice-A-RoniRice-A-Roni
 The Mission District, happens to be where the originalThe Mission District, happens to be where the original
family-owned pasta company that created Rice-A-Ronifamily-owned pasta company that created Rice-A-Roni
had set up shop in 1958had set up shop in 1958
 Vince DeDomenico placed rice and pasta in a box, andVince DeDomenico placed rice and pasta in a box, and
added a dry seasoning mix in place of the liquid chickenadded a dry seasoning mix in place of the liquid chicken
broth. As it’s made up of half rice and half pasta, hebroth. As it’s made up of half rice and half pasta, he
decided to call it Rice-A-Ronidecided to call it Rice-A-Roni

17. Sourdough breadSourdough bread
 When Basque migrants started baking bread in the areaWhen Basque migrants started baking bread in the area
using the natural yeasts and bacteria present in the airusing the natural yeasts and bacteria present in the air
for fermentation. San Francisco is widely regarded as thefor fermentation. San Francisco is widely regarded as the
mecca of sour-style breadmecca of sour-style bread

18. Anchor steam beerAnchor steam beer
 Made in San Francisco since 1896Made in San Francisco since 1896
 Historic craft beer from CaliforniaHistoric craft beer from California

19. Salt-water taffySalt-water taffy
Mission to invoke those memories of you as aMission to invoke those memories of you as a
kid, chewing the tasty and sweet flavors of saltkid, chewing the tasty and sweet flavors of salt
water taffy that most people have grown to love.water taffy that most people have grown to love.

20. ReferencesReferences
 http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2012/05/16/http://insidescoopsf.sfgate.com/blog/2012/05/16/
what-are-san-franciscos-most-iconic-foods/#5179-1what-are-san-franciscos-most-iconic-foods/#5179-1
 http://www.pricetravel.com/san-francisco/foodhttp://www.pricetravel.com/san-francisco/food
 http://www.chow.com/recipes/28742-chows-http://www.chow.com/recipes/28742-chows-
green-goddess-dressinggreen-goddess-dressing