I am working with a business client who has an office, at the Ferry Plaza, in San Francisco. So I hop on the ferry here in Oakland and in 25 minutes I am sipping coffee at The Blue Bottle Cafe in SF. So, here's what the day looked like...
For those of you not familiar with SF some background... This part of San Francisco was, up until 1990, almost useless space. It was old, run down and neglected. The reason was because a major freeway had been built running through this entire portion of the city and the area around it was a deserted wasteland, part of the old port of San Francisco, no longer in use by commerical shipping. Then in October, 1989, an earthquake changed everything. Portions of the freeway collapsed and the decision was made to tear it all down. When the freeway came down, we looked at the fantastic unobstructed views and decided to develop and revitalize this entire portion of the city. Now it is the hottest, hippest place to be! The center of this jewel is the rebuilt Ferry Building and Plaza, which is home to the Ferry Plaza Market. The market is a collection of local businesses that revolve around food. (Similar to the Pike's market in Seattle.)
So, this is from the back of the plaza where the ferries from Marin and the East Bay dock.
Here's the Ferry Building clock tower and the front of the building. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, local farmers come and set up booths in front of the building.
Facing Market Street and a view of all the relatively new buildings that sprung up after the quake. This is the city's Financial District.
Inside the Ferry Building, some of my favorite shops and restaurants...
The Blue Bottle Coffee Company.
Miette Bakery.
Il Cane Russo.
The Gardener.
Prather Meat Co.
Cowgirl Creamery. 2,000 cheeses!
The Fungi shop.
Sur La Table.
Crispy Noodles - my lunch at Slanted Door.
Heading home...
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