by MerciSF | 22-06-2023 | Agenda, News, See All Bastille DayBay AreaFranceFrench TraditionJuly 14thSan Francisco
Immerse yourself in the heart of the celebration of July 14th (known as Bastille Day in the United States) in the San Francisco Bay Area, where French National Day is enthusiastically honored. While the traditional kermesse organized at Embarcadero by the Official... 
by MerciSF | 1-01-2023 | Food, News, Shopping All Things FrenchEpiphanyFrench TraditionKings Cake
Here is a list of places to find King’s cakes (aka Galette des Rois) in San Francisco Bay; this dessert is a French tradition that marks the end of the holiday season. The official day to eat the famous cake is January 6th, the day of Epiphany, but most French... 
by MerciSF | 4-01-2022 | Food, Papilles, Shopping 2022Bay AreaEpiphanyFrench TraditionKings CakeSan Francisco
Here is a list of places to find King’s cakes (aka Galette des Rois) in San Francisco Bay; this dessert is a French tradition that marks the end of the holiday season. The official day to eat the famous cake is January 6th, the day of Epiphany, but most French... 
by MerciSF | 10-12-2021 | Food, Shopping Christmas BûcheChristmas cakeDessertsFrench TraditionHoliday Menu
The traditional French Buche de Noel is making a comeback in both French and American patisseries in the San Francisco Bay area. It looks like French pastry chefs inspired their American colleagues. Here is our selection for Christmas 2021: In San Francisco One 65... 
by MerciSF | 10-11-2021 | News, Shopping French TraditionRacletteSF Bay Area
We officially declare the raclette season 2021-22 opened!! Travel to the Alps without flying. Enjoy a friendly Raclette in the San Francisco Bay Area. Raclette parties are good for easy to prepare dinner with only one main course and it fits from 2 to 8 guests. Here... 
by MerciSF | 14-12-2020 | Food, Shopping Christmas BûcheChristmas cakeDessertsFrench TraditionHoliday Menu
Even if Christmas will have a different flavor this year, we will still find the Buche de Noel (aka Yule log) in San Francisco bay area! The French pastry chefs put their hearts into it and also inspired American bakeries. Here is a list of where to find the buche... 
by MerciSF | 23-11-2020 | News, Shopping CaliforniaFestive dinnersFoie GrasFrench TraditionHoliday meals
Is Foie Gras legal or not legal in California? Amateurs, be happy, the anti-foie gras ban ended on July 14, 2020! Foie gras can be purchased again from the state of California but it must ship from another state or country. So never mind, here is a list of producers... 
by MerciSF | 22-01-2020 | Agenda, See All CrêpesFrench Tradition
This is Chandeleur time!!! A French tradition that is all about good time, crepes and cider. L’AperoSF teamed up with Chantal Guillon and Brittany Crêpes for a festive evening. February 6, 2020 – 6pm to 8pm – 21+ Address: Chantal Guillon – 1309...
