Belden Place

There are so many wonderful things about San Francisco: the diversity, the multi-culturalism, the rolling hills, the Pacific Ocean. There is this amazing feeling of belonging yet total autonomy. Therefore, it is with some reluctance that I pick just one thing to review about San Francisco. Yet the experience of going to my favorite restaurants warrants a special exception for this rare and special place.

Right in the heart of the Finacial District of San Francisco lies a group restaurants inspired by various European cuisine including Italian, Spanish, Greek, and my personal favorite, French. I have visited all these restaurants and nothing is more savory or delicious than sinking your teeth into a tender piece of lamb or twirling your fork around fresh pasta. However, my favorite part is probably desert where you can choose between apple, strawberry, or chocolate crepe and let your mouth water.

While the food is beyond description what makes this place so special is its atmosphere and location. As stated before it is situated in the Financial District and because seating is ourdoors, you have the unique opportunity of looking up and seeing the skyline of San Francisco at its best. Go there in the evening, order whatever your heart desires, and sit and marvel at this miraculous setting where you can eat like you're in Europe but feel like one of the skyscrapers. It is not to be missed. Go with friends, go with a date, or go just to see what I'm talking about. And order a strawberry crepe with me in mind ;-).