The Mission
This vibrant mural alley in the Mission District is a testament to community art and social commentary.
What is Clarion Alley?
This organization launched a Free Breakfast for Children program in Oakland in 1969.
What is the Black Panther Party?
A crisp cookie with a secret message that was made famous in SF.
What is a fortune cookie?
This summer fruit, known for its fuzzy skin, is one of the state’s top exports.
What is a peach?
This Italian dish made with pasta, sauce, and cheese became a comfort food across American households.
What is lasagna?
This historic Spanish mission, the namesake of the neighborhood, was founded in 1776.
What is Mission Dolores?
These community-based plots let people grow their own produce, even without access to grocery stores.
What are community gardens?
A tomato-based seafood stew created by Italian immigrants.
What is cioppino?
This fruit, often associated with guacamole, thrives in California and is harvested year-round.
What is an avocado?
A staple food in Hawaii, particularly popular among Japanese immigrants and their descendants.
What is spam musubi?
In 2014, FiveThirtyEight.com awarded restaurant this the best burrito in the country.
What is El Farolito?
This community-led model of food distribution often involves buying directly from farmers and sharing the harvest among members, promoting both access to fresh food and supporting local agriculture.
What is Community-Supported Agriculture?
A noodle dish made with garlic, soy sauce, and butter, believed to be created in SF.
What are garlic noodles?
These small, sweet citrus fruits peak in winter and are grown in the Central Valley.
What are mandarins (or tangerines)?
This Vietnamese soup, often eaten for breakfast, is now a staple across the Bay Area.
What is pho?
This annual parade and festival celebrates Latino culture and heritage along Mission Street.
What is Carnaval?
Food deserts are often characterized by a high number of these types of establishments offering calorie-dense but nutrient-poor options.
What are fast food restaurants and convenience stores?
A chewy drink that traveled from Taiwan and became a SF staple.
What is boba tea?
California is the top U.S. producer of this nut, often used in dairy-free milk.
What are almonds?
Though not a geographically distinct neighborhood like North Beach, San Francisco's Little Saigon is largely centered along this avenue in the Tenderloin District.
What is Larkin Street?
Before achieving international fame, this musician played in the Mission District, blending Latin rhythms with rock and blues.
Who is Carlos Santana?
In food deserts, this essential factor is often lacking, preventing people from reaching grocery stores that offer fresh, healthy options.
What is access to transportation?
This vibrant neighborhood, once home to many Italian immigrants, still boasts iconic delis and bakeries reflecting their culinary heritage.
What is North Beach?
This leafy green, popular in salads, grows well in cool coastal California climates.
What is lettuce?
The adaptation of traditional recipes to incorporate locally available ingredients, often leading to new and unique culinary fusions, is known by this term.
What is food fusion?