Sorry, SoCal, but San Francisco takes the cake for best ice cream in the state. This Mission District hot spot draws lines any time of day, any time of year. The salted caramel is one of a kind. Read more.
The burger at Cafe du Nord is as classic as the restaurant — which has been serving SF almost continuously since 1907 — with sharp cheddar, lettuce, pickles and secret sauce plus a side of fries. Read more.
"Try the sticky rice with chicken and Chinese sausage or the shrimp-and-chive dumplings." - Chef Brandon Jew Read more.
"The nutty, green, and earthy flavors of the snow pea-shoot dumpling meld together so well that I can eat all four by myself. There is no sharing, ever!" - Chef Mark Gordon Read more.
"The soup dumplings have a savory broth inside that I love. It comes with a tart vinegar and ginger sauce, which goes really well. These are my absolute favorite on this planet." - Chef Anamika Khanna Read more.