San Francisco: Ferry Plaza's Farmer's Market

I just got back from San Francisco California and I'm already missing the sunshine and all the great food I had there. I'll recap my trip in several installments because there's just so much! I'm so jealous of the amazing fruits and vegetables Californians get! Not only is it fresh and sweet but it's also easily accessible and cheap. If you are in the area on a Tuesday or Saturday you should stop by the Ferry Plaza Farmer's Market. Go early with an empty belly!

To start your day off right have a cup of joe from Blue Bottle Coffee Co. Don't be scared off by the huge line, it's worth it! Blue Bottle Coffee is a small artisanal microroasting company that takes their coffee really seriously. They make everything in small batches with a hands on mentality. Their coffee is strong but you'll need it to get through the big market!


When you order a cup of coffee the beans are freshly ground just for your cup and not a second earlier.


The drip coffee is made by hand in this neato contraption. Grinds are put into a filter sitting inside a kettle sort of thing. Hot water is poured over it and slowly drips down into your cup.


The market is filled with beautiful flowers and fresh vegetables and fruit. It's a sea of different colors!

For breakfast or lunch stop by this stand. You must. You have to. Because if you miss it you will be terribly sad. Roli Roti is the countries first and finest mobile rotisserie. I saw the succulent fatty porchetta turning round and round, getting crispier and crispier, and I couldn't resist.
I told the chef that I loved him but I'm sure he hears it all the time. Mr. Pork Master, if you are reading this, call me.

I ordered about an inch thick slice. The porchetta is seasoned on the inside with salt and herbs. The meat is moist and juicy and the outside is nicely browned and crunchy. Oh My God it was so good! We sat down on a bench eating this and I was a bit embarrassed because it was like having a food orgasm in front of a crowd.

The guy behind me was laughing because I could not stop oohing and aahing it was just soooooo soooooo good. Nothing beats fatty pork with crispy skin. This porchetta kicks it up a notch by being perfectly seasoned. I would go back to San Fran just for this.


Don't forget to have some oranges while in Cali! The sunshine there sure makes them extra juicy!


The strawberries are extra delicious too!

Fresh from the Hen Eggs from Petaluma's Farms.

Make sure to stop by Hog Island Oyster Company and have some freshly shucked oysters!




I bought some White Salmon Lox to bring home from Cap'n Mike's Holy Smoke. I can't wait to eat it!
The best thing about the farmer's market is the samples! Oh the samples! I asked the man at Cap'n Mike's what I should try and he said, "Try everything!" And that was everyone's philosophy so go with an empty belly for sure!

Ferry Plaza's Farmer's Market
One Ferry Building (Market St & Embarcadero) Suite 50
Downtown San Francisco
(415) 219-3276

Opens
Tuesdays 10am - 2pm
Saturdays 8am - 2pm