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10 Delicious Bakeries with a French Touch in the Bay

by Eugénie Fontugne | 25-05-2026 | News, Papilles, Shopping
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Discover MerciSF’s non-exhaustive listing of delicious bakeries across the Bay. Whether you are looking for the traditional pains au chocolat and croissants or more creative takes on Kouign Amann and flat croissants, the Bay caters to all tastes; keeping us...

Esme: The Lively “Divis” Gets a New French-Style Bistro

by Eugénie Fontugne | 29-04-2026 | Food, Papilles, Papilles
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Esme, a French-style bistro with a California soul, set to open in May 2026 on Divisadero. Chef Susan Dunn – known in the Richmond for Pearl 6101 – has built Esme around a simple but winning idea: French technique, local ingredients, and the kind of...

JouJou – French food with a Californian touch in San Francisco

by Eugénie Fontugne | 20-03-2026 | Food, Papilles, Papilles, Shopping
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JouJou, a seafood-forward French restaurant from David Barzelay and Colleen Booth, the team behind Lazy Bear and True Laurel, just opened this month. The restaurant draws inspiration from the golden age of hospitality – an era of bustling dining rooms, Champagne...

Eli Deli – freshly baked, savory and sweet buns in San Francisco

by Eugénie Fontugne | 12-01-2026 | Papilles, Papilles
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Eli Deli was founded by Elisa Tordjmann, a Paris-born entrepreneur with a passion for food and innovation. Be it for corporate events, intimate dinners with friends, or simply breakfast and lunch, Eli Deli’s buns are baked to delight. Elisa Tordjmann – The Food...

10 Ideas to Celebrate Valentine’s (and Galentine’s) Day with A French Touch

by Eugénie Fontugne | 5-01-2026 | News, Papilles, Shopping
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In need of inspiration to celebrate friendship on Galentine’s day (02/13) and love on Valentine’s day (02/14)? MerciSF got you covered with a list of local products and French delicacies. Date at home? Starter: Duck foie gras by our friends from Hudson Valley Main:...

Bon Délire: Delicious Meals, Great Vibes & Your Best Excuse to Wander Around the Ferry Building

by Eugénie Fontugne | 11-06-2025 | Food, News, Papilles, Papilles, Se balader, Shopping
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If you have strolled along San Francisco harbor recently, you have probably noticed Bon Délire – (French for “great fun”) – a French restaurant making waves with its irresistible mix of great food, Parisian bistro vibes, and a playlist that keeps you...

Farewell Dinner Honoring Olivier Azancot, Co-Founder of Café Bastille in San Francisco

by MerciSF | 21-05-2025 | Agenda, Papilles, See All, Shopping
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For over 30 years, Olivier Azancot, co-founder of Café Bastille, was a beloved figure in San Francisco’s French community. Since opening the restaurant in 1990 on the iconic Belden Place, Olivier made Café Bastille a symbol of French hospitality and joie de vivre in...

Chocolate Decadence to Celebrate Spring

by Eugénie Fontugne | 2-04-2025 | Business, News, Papilles
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Chocolate is my all-time favorite food item, and I have always dreamt of living in a Willy Wonka world. I like chocolate’s nuances between different taste profiles, I like the story of the artisans who made chocolate possible – from the farm all the way to the...