The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau launches new “Taste” micro-site and blog for foodies

04-25-2008

 

 

 

April 24, 2008 - The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) has launched a new micro-site dedicated to the pursuit of all things food-related: www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/taste. San Francisco's hottest restaurants, a calendar listing of food-related news and events, the history of San Francisco's many food firsts, chef profiles, and Foodie 411, a weekly insider's blog by Marcia "the tablehopper" Gagliardi are among the features of the new “Taste” micro site.

 

Visitors to the site can search the restaurants in the “Food” section by some unique characteristics - inspiring views, al fresco dining, brunch, dining adventures, award winners, and a taste of history - as well as by price, cuisine and neighborhood.  The “Drink” section links to wineries, tasting rooms, brew pubs and tap rooms.  Foodies may also subscribe to an e-newsletter and enter a sweepstakes to win a trip for two to San Francisco.  Taste experiences ranging from special food-related hotel packages to culinary walking tours and wine galleries are also featured on the site.

 

“The quality, quantity and variety of restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area are some of the many reasons our city is renowned as a dining destination,” states Joe D’Alessandro, president and CEO, SFCVB.  “San Francisco has been a culinary center since the 1849 gold rush attracted dining traditions from around the world.  The city’s location – adjacent to abundant seafood, agriculture and wine regions – contributes to the creativity in the chef community.” 

 

The official sponsors of “Taste” are Virgin America, www.virginamerica.com,  and the San Mateo Convention & Visitors Bureau, www.visitsanmateocounty.com.

 

One of the city’s most popular foodie events, Dine About Town San Francisco, returns June 1 – 15.  More than 100 of San Francisco’s most popular restaurants will offer three-course menus for lunch at $21.95 and/or dinner at $31.95.  Reservations may be made online at the SFCVB's Dine About Town Web site through a partnership with OpenTable.com.  Dine About Town is proudly presented by the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau and sponsored by “The San Francisco Chronicle,” www.sfgate.com and Macy’s West, www.macys.com.

 

For general information on hotel packages and reservations; events; activities and transportation in San Francisco, visit www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com.  For lodging reservations, call 800-637-5196 within North America or 415-391-2000 elsewhere.

 

The “San Francisco Visitors Planning Guide” is available at the Visitor Information Center, 900 Market St., at the corner of Powell and Market streets, lower level, Hallidie Plaza.  To receive a copy by mail, order the free visitors kit online at www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com, call 415-391-2000, write to the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau, 900 Market St., San Francisco, CA 94102, or send an email to vic1@sanfrancisco.travel. International shipping charges will apply for requests from outside the United States.

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