FiDi

When you hear someone say, “I work in San Francisco,” chances are high that (s)he works in the downtown Financial District, colloquially known as the FiDi by the locals. The FiDi has a unique place in San Francisco’s history, going all the way back to the California Gold Rush days. Following the main drag of Market Street, you will see everything from cable cars, Art Deco architecture, boutique alleyways, etc., all leading up to the Ferry Building at the Embarcadero. Here you can still find family owned businesses that are over 100 years old (hello, Levi Strauss) amongst the ever growing startups popping up over the city. Don’t just pass this area off as a corporate, tech-y zone – the FiDi is filled with hidden gems. Stick with us, kid, and we’ll show you the ropes and where to look. ;)

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Homage

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88 Hardie Place
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Homage serves casual farm-to-table cuisine, combining high-end food with an approachable setting and affordable prices. The restaurant pays “homage” to local farms and the people behind them, taking their fresh produce and highlighting flavors in unique dishes. The hyper-seasonal menu is eclectic and changes based on the local farm highlighted at the time. Founder and Executive Chef, David Kurtz wouldn’t classify his menu as being “Californian,” but rather one that is experimental and creative – derived from the source and its relationship with local farmers. You’ll find a range of different bites, such as the Heritage Pork “Cubano” or freshly rolled Potato Gnocchi.

Tucked in a nondescript cul-de-sac, the restaurant is very quiet and peaceful – away from Market Street panhandling + tourists (who are lost looking for the cable car or Chinatown). Inside, you are greeted by raw wood floors and cute mosaic like decor, almost like you were walking into someone’s home or kitchen. You feel right at home in the midst of a busy downtown. Bonus: come back during Twilight Hours for small eats and wine (Kurtz is a level 2 somm!).

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