I've been to Little Italys all over the country. North Beach may be only ranked as the 5th best Little Italy in the U.S. But it is my favorite because it is the only one that makes me feel like I am in Europe due to the architecture. All of the other Little Italys look and feel just like what they are....Italian neighborhoods in the U.S.
THANK U Zenee for this very informative yet enjoyable treat.I LUV dimsum(past times my late Mom & I enjoy @Koi Palace in Dublin 16 yrs ago(hu hu hu)MISS U Maaa Sorry it's been 14 yrs she's gone and miss her. Back to TOPIC Summer time is our time to visit the BIG City to refresh ourselves from heat wave..heading to SFO for natural aircon.MISS Zenee be Blessed and your Family.
My favorite was the North Beach Restaurant. The website looks like they are still up and running. North Beach Restaurant was one of late Mayor Moscone's hangouts.
Lived in NB most of my life. Got stuck in quarantine elsewhere. This is killing me . I can't wait to get back . For many years I ran a snack shop for the children at the school by the Parish. We always made them pizza bread. A little cheese on top and popped it in the oven. I am so hungry to be back in NB. Toney's is one of the best also . The meatballs are to die for!!! MRS A (SF) Soon!!
@@ZeeneInRealLife Hi Zeena! Do try to include Mama's, I lived down the block from them a while back and hardly ever missed a weekend brunch. Well worth it!
Hi David! Thanks for the feedback 😊 For sure the locals don't use (or rarely use) the "Little Italy" moniker; for out-of-towners, though, "Little Italy" more easily identifies the prominent flavor of this neighborhood. Also, North Beach extends up to Fisherman's Wharf and out to The Embarcadero and to keep things clean I limited my scope to the smaller, more Italian-focused community within North Beach along Washington Square and Columbus and the video title is intended to reflect that. But to minimize confusion, I"ll append the title to include North Beach. Thanks for keeping me honest! 👍
@@ZeeneInRealLife I appreciate the video and the neighborhood/cultural representation and I don't mean to bash you, but just because it makes it more easily identifiable does not in any way make it called that. You just came up with a name and decided it was easier/better. Lightweight offensive and dismissive to the history and culture of the area. You wouldn't go to The Mission district and tell people it was called Mini Mexico or some such thing.
@@stephengribble5997 Hi Stephen, thanks for the comment. I actually didn’t make up “Little Italy” for this neighborhood. It’s been referred to as such for some time in an unofficial capacity (you will see it referenced this way when walking around there as well as historical & tourist materials that will turn up with a quick Google search). North Beach itself is quite extensive and encompasses many other micro-neighborhoods like Fisherman’s Wharf and Telegraph Hill. For purposes of this video I’m only covering the actual area around Washington Park that is unofficially dubbed this. It’s confusing for locals as most people just refer to it as “North Beach” but then conversely it’s not as precise for the tourists.
@@stephengribble5997 Are you serious? North Beach has always been considered Little Italy, and it's not offensive. The Mission District has a very diverse ethnic history with just not Mexican's. It wasn't until the 40's that a big Mexican Population moved in. Also, The Mission District has a huge Central American population, since the 80's. But, the Mission District is known for great Mexican Food. Or is that not PC to say? You're awesome Zeene InRealLife. Don't listen to these professional complainers.
@ Cenk Uygur All good! I got lots of locals on these boards trying to keep me honest so it's actually a good thing that I do my due diligence and don't give out wrong info. ;)
Moved to the SF bay area since 2016, I'm always wondering where can I found more local info in SF. This is the best ever channel I've ever seen! Would like to see you explore more nearby area. Such as, Sacramento or what else we can do in Lake Tahoe apart from ski. Thank you so much!
Hey there! Thanks for the suggestions and will definitely try to include more SF day trips 👍 Take a look at my playlists -- I've got a few from Sacramento, Napa, Monterey Bay, and South Bay content to get you started. :)
great video! I'll be back this March from the 15th to the 24th. Last year I checked out Molinari and took my sandwich to eat at the Golden Gate Bridge. Kinda sad seeing a recent news vid about some restaurants along Columbus closed up now because of the rent. in previous years I've gone to Tony's Pizza on Stockton and a gelato place around the corner. Btw, in Tales of the City a character mentions a favorite cock tail lunch spot with compari. :)
Agree the rents are a real problem (in Chinatown as well). Don't know if you're familiar with the Golden Gate cookie factory but their rent has gone up 500% in the last few years. :( There was a recent article about them (in I think the Chronicle) that the owner is holding on by a thread financially.
Zeene InRealLife I did see that. I don't know why the politicians don't know they have to protect these historical and cultural sites that make the City unique. I will only support the local small businesses there
She did a nice job of showing a lively North Beach. I. Reality today (even before Covid-19)it is a shadow of its former self. Not many italians live there anymore and seems like every other business Is vacant and boarded up. I can’t imagine how much worse it will be because of the corona virus shut down. But I love North Beach and hope to see it return to it former glory
Extremely few Italians are left there. My family used to be one of them. My grandpa had a hair salon on Union and Colombus right across from the park that he ran for 62 years until he passed away. I believe it's an Italian grocery store now.
I’ve added all of these places to my bucket list now. One place that has been on my bucket list for so many years is The Stinking Rose restaurant. Have you ever been there?
I have been to Stinking Rose but sadly it's gotten really touristy which takes away from the experience somewhat. If you decide to go, get the bagna caulda which is a ton load of garlic that is oven roasted in olive oil and butter. It's soft and sweet and you don't realize how badly you stink of garlic until you are done and realize it's coming out of your pores! 😅 But oh so delicious!
Hello, I usually do street parking. If it’s early enough in the day, there is plenty around Washington Square (check near the Joe DiMaggio playground or around Union/Powell). If you want to be 100% sure to get something and don’t mind paying a bit more, use SpotHero or one of the other parking apps to secure a parking garage ahead of time.
I’ve been here for many years now in sanfrancisco but never dine in that neighborhood. My issue is the parking .. lol 😂 but I can probably park at the big Chinatown parking lot maybe a bit of a walk .. but I know Italian food is so delicious that I might have to find a way. Thanks miss …
@@ZeeneInRealLife thanks miss .. yes I would love to try some good Italian food in the area . I’ve seen lots of good stuff places to eat in that neighborhood … been leaving in sanfrancisco for like 36 years now lol 😂. And that’s the only place I must try out .. but thanks for the parking info..
@Zeene InRealLife Tourist mags that also call highway 1 PCH (it's not called that) among other mistakes. SF does not call this "Little Italy". It's such a generic tourist name. North Beach is what it's called and it is a unique neighborhood with amazing history from Italians to beatniks to west coast jazz. It's one thing to say "this is North Beach a unique neighborhood that is also SF's version of 'Little Italy'" i.e. an italian neighborhood. but Please stop saying "Little Italy" like that is the name of the neighborhood. edit: I'll add I like your videos, they are great, and you seem super likable and pleasant. don't want to sound like I'm being mean.
Love the people working at Molinari's too! Yes, for sure locals know it as North Beach and I've had a few heated discussions with other locals about this. 😂 However, this particular area of North Beach has for a long time been known informally as "Little Italy" and since most of my viewers (well, at least prior to covid) were tourists, it was the best way to capture the spirit of the neighborhood.
I stop eating Pasta cause of how it reacts with my stomach. I like rice dishes and Basmati and Jasmine rice is great. I use to love pasta it doesn't like my stomach though.
Io amo l'Italia! Ovviamente visitare l'Italia per il cibo italiano è impareggiabile, ma North Beach è una meravigliosa alternativa per quelli di noi che non riescono a farcela. Buon appetito! :)
Se vuoi mangiare davvero bene , c,è il ristorante alla little italy si chiama il monnalisa e al Columbus ave a san Francisco. L unico ristorante che si mangia davvero italiano
I've been to Little Italys all over the country. North Beach may be only ranked as the 5th best Little Italy in the U.S. But it is my favorite because it is the only one that makes me feel like I am in Europe due to the architecture. All of the other Little Italys look and feel just like what they are....Italian neighborhoods in the U.S.
It’s a special place!
It’s a beautiful place!! I love the atmosphere!
Love love love love love love love love it!
Can’t wait to go. I’ll be trying some of your recommendations!Thank you!
Another fantastic video....thanks!!
I love your channel. Thank you!
THANK U Zenee for this very informative yet enjoyable treat.I LUV dimsum(past times my late Mom & I enjoy @Koi Palace in Dublin 16 yrs ago(hu hu hu)MISS U Maaa Sorry it's been 14 yrs she's gone and miss her. Back to TOPIC Summer time is our time to visit the BIG City to refresh ourselves from heat wave..heading to SFO for natural aircon.MISS Zenee be Blessed and your Family.
Thanks Theysee and bless u too 💕 Have fun sampling all the dim sum!
I am watching some of your videos as we planned to be in that area this week. We will still look forward to visiting at some point. All the best!
Please do come visit when the world is safer :)
Your videos make me hungry time after time. Those cannoli were delicious. I like the chat with a SF local.
My videos make me hungry too! 😂😂 I can't help eating everything! 🍽 Santos' cannolis are truly fresh and scrumptious.
Loving your videos Zeene👍😀
Looks so yum!
My favorite was the North Beach Restaurant. The website looks like they are still up and running. North Beach Restaurant was one of late Mayor Moscone's hangouts.
Oh !!!!!!! wish I could visit again ... I’ll make my miracle happen .
I miss you by the way
Hope to see you out here again soon! 💕
Lived in NB most of my life. Got stuck in quarantine elsewhere. This is killing me . I can't wait to get back . For many years I ran a snack shop for the children at the school by the Parish. We always made them pizza bread. A little cheese on top and popped it in the oven. I am so hungry to be back in NB. Toney's is one of the best also . The meatballs are to die for!!! MRS A (SF) Soon!!
Yum! I didn’t have the meatballs there but might have to go back and try once quarantine is (hopefully) over!
Thank you so much!
I love you! Your videos are gold
Thank you Christina! 💕
I loved North Beach @ the time I was there. Many characters to say the least Jerry the germ & Harvey the flea🎉🎉🎉
Thanks for your SF reviews
Subscribed...just for the Cannoli! Cavalli Café is a must visit next time I am in the City. Thanks so much.
Thanks!!
Wonderful
Love Liguria Bakery! Was waiting in line at Mama's across the street and hopped over for a snack! GOOD STUFF!
Hoping to cover Mama's for a North Beach Walking Tour episode!
I highly recommend the Chocolate Cinnamon French toast! Covered in seasonal berries and fruits. It’s superb!
Mama's is d-bomb!
@@ZeeneInRealLife Hi Zeena! Do try to include Mama's, I lived down the block from them a while back and hardly ever missed a weekend brunch. Well worth it!
I really enjoy your videos
Thank you!
Great video! But we don't call it "Little Italy" here, we call it North Beach.
Hi David! Thanks for the feedback 😊 For sure the locals don't use (or rarely use) the "Little Italy" moniker; for out-of-towners, though, "Little Italy" more easily identifies the prominent flavor of this neighborhood. Also, North Beach extends up to Fisherman's Wharf and out to The Embarcadero and to keep things clean I limited my scope to the smaller, more Italian-focused community within North Beach along Washington Square and Columbus and the video title is intended to reflect that. But to minimize confusion, I"ll append the title to include North Beach. Thanks for keeping me honest! 👍
@@ZeeneInRealLife I appreciate the video and the neighborhood/cultural representation and I don't mean to bash you, but just because it makes it more easily identifiable does not in any way make it called that. You just came up with a name and decided it was easier/better. Lightweight offensive and dismissive to the history and culture of the area. You wouldn't go to The Mission district and tell people it was called Mini Mexico or some such thing.
@@stephengribble5997 Hi Stephen, thanks for the comment. I actually didn’t make up “Little Italy” for this neighborhood. It’s been referred to as such for some time in an unofficial capacity (you will see it referenced this way when walking around there as well as historical & tourist materials that will turn up with a quick Google search). North Beach itself is quite extensive and encompasses many other micro-neighborhoods like Fisherman’s Wharf and Telegraph Hill. For purposes of this video I’m only covering the actual area around Washington Park that is unofficially dubbed this. It’s confusing for locals as most people just refer to it as “North Beach” but then conversely it’s not as precise for the tourists.
@@stephengribble5997 Are you serious? North Beach has always been considered Little Italy, and it's not offensive. The Mission District has a very diverse ethnic history with just not Mexican's. It wasn't until the 40's that a big Mexican Population moved in. Also, The Mission District has a huge Central American population, since the 80's. But, the Mission District is known for great Mexican Food. Or is that not PC to say? You're awesome Zeene InRealLife. Don't listen to these professional complainers.
@ Cenk Uygur All good! I got lots of locals on these boards trying to keep me honest so it's actually a good thing that I do my due diligence and don't give out wrong info. ;)
Moved to the SF bay area since 2016, I'm always wondering where can I found more local info in SF. This is the best ever channel I've ever seen! Would like to see you explore more nearby area. Such as, Sacramento or what else we can do in Lake Tahoe apart from ski. Thank you so much!
Hey there! Thanks for the suggestions and will definitely try to include more SF day trips 👍 Take a look at my playlists -- I've got a few from Sacramento, Napa, Monterey Bay, and South Bay content to get you started. :)
Go hiking over in Marin County. Tons of trails, beautiful views, great exercise 🌄
Loveee those glasses on you
Thanks!!
Those frames look great on you!!!!!
Thank u! I love them too. 💜
great video! I'll be back this March from the 15th to the 24th. Last year I checked out Molinari and took my sandwich to eat at the Golden Gate Bridge. Kinda sad seeing a recent news vid about some restaurants along Columbus closed up now because of the rent. in previous years I've gone to Tony's Pizza on Stockton and a gelato place around the corner. Btw, in Tales of the City a character mentions a favorite cock tail lunch spot with compari. :)
Agree the rents are a real problem (in Chinatown as well). Don't know if you're familiar with the Golden Gate cookie factory but their rent has gone up 500% in the last few years. :( There was a recent article about them (in I think the Chronicle) that the owner is holding on by a thread financially.
Zeene InRealLife I did see that. I don't know why the politicians don't know they have to protect these historical and cultural sites that make the City unique. I will only support the local small businesses there
She did a nice job of showing a lively North Beach. I. Reality today (even before Covid-19)it is a shadow of its former self. Not many italians live there anymore and seems like every other business Is vacant and boarded up. I can’t imagine how much worse it will be because of the corona virus shut down. But I love North Beach and hope to see it return to it former glory
Extremely few Italians are left there. My family used to be one of them. My grandpa had a hair salon on Union and Colombus right across from the park that he ran for 62 years until he passed away. I believe it's an Italian grocery store now.
I’ve added all of these places to my bucket list now. One place that has been on my bucket list for so many years is The Stinking Rose restaurant. Have you ever been there?
I have been to Stinking Rose but sadly it's gotten really touristy which takes away from the experience somewhat. If you decide to go, get the bagna caulda which is a ton load of garlic that is oven roasted in olive oil and butter. It's soft and sweet and you don't realize how badly you stink of garlic until you are done and realize it's coming out of your pores! 😅 But oh so delicious!
I was going to the Stinking Rose back in the mid 90's and today.....forget it, too many tourist.
This was fun
It was fun to make!
Caffe Trieste is a must in my opinion
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The video starts at my "MECCA!" Tony`s Pizza!
HI Zeene! Thanks for your really informative video. Going to North Beach this weekend you know any good parking spots for the day? Thanks!
Hello, I usually do street parking. If it’s early enough in the day, there is plenty around Washington Square (check near the Joe DiMaggio playground or around Union/Powell). If you want to be 100% sure to get something and don’t mind paying a bit more, use SpotHero or one of the other parking apps to secure a parking garage ahead of time.
I’ve been here for many years now in sanfrancisco but never dine in that neighborhood. My issue is the parking .. lol 😂 but I can probably park at the big Chinatown parking lot maybe a bit of a walk .. but I know Italian food is so delicious that I might have to find a way. Thanks miss …
During the weekdays there is usually street parking around Washington Square Park. Try it out! 4 hours on the meter...
@@ZeeneInRealLife thanks miss .. yes I would love to try some good Italian food in the area . I’ve seen lots of good stuff places to eat in that neighborhood … been leaving in sanfrancisco for like 36 years now lol 😂. And that’s the only place I must try out .. but thanks for the parking info..
I loved everything you showed, but what happened to the pizza?
Best coffee in North Beach is Caffe Trieste ☕😃👍
Whats your favorite slice in north beach? Mine is tony slice .. napoletano
I also love a Neapolitan style Tony's! Veggie for me 😋🍕
North Beach btw. I love trattoria contidina.
You are my favorite.
Aww, thanks! ☺️
@Zeene InRealLife Tourist mags that also call highway 1 PCH (it's not called that) among other mistakes. SF does not call this "Little Italy". It's such a generic tourist name. North Beach is what it's called and it is a unique neighborhood with amazing history from Italians to beatniks to west coast jazz. It's one thing to say "this is North Beach a unique neighborhood that is also SF's version of 'Little Italy'" i.e. an italian neighborhood. but Please stop saying "Little Italy" like that is the name of the neighborhood. edit: I'll add I like your videos, they are great, and you seem super likable and pleasant. don't want to sound like I'm being mean.
Molinaris!!! I forgot about them!! One correction from a local. We don’t say “little Italy” but north beach. But love your videos
Love the people working at Molinari's too! Yes, for sure locals know it as North Beach and I've had a few heated discussions with other locals about this. 😂 However, this particular area of North Beach has for a long time been known informally as "Little Italy" and since most of my viewers (well, at least prior to covid) were tourists, it was the best way to capture the spirit of the neighborhood.
@@ZeeneInRealLife good point! Love your videos!! I miss home so much
She is so sweet :) this is darling
I stop eating Pasta cause of how it reacts with my stomach. I like rice dishes and Basmati and Jasmine rice is great. I use to love pasta it doesn't like my stomach though.
Rice tastes wonderful!
Pesce e riso off Columbus is criminally underrated. It's my best-kept secret ...for now at least ;)
Thanks for the reco!
Do you know Mixhael Ferrante? He is good
You miss "The Stinky Rose"
I had the cannoli . take out, of course.
Looked delicious!
Why aren't you in the movies ?
Aww, shucks! ☺️
North Beach was NEVER called Little Italy.
IL MANGIARE A LITTLE ITALY NON E MAI COME QUELLO ITALIANO. SE VOLETE MANGIARE DOVETE VENIRE IN ITALIA 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🥇
Io amo l'Italia! Ovviamente visitare l'Italia per il cibo italiano è impareggiabile, ma North Beach è una meravigliosa alternativa per quelli di noi che non riescono a farcela. Buon appetito! :)
Se vuoi mangiare davvero bene , c,è il ristorante alla little italy si chiama il monnalisa e al Columbus ave a san Francisco. L unico ristorante che si mangia davvero italiano
Is this girl for real? Move your head.