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USA TODAYSan Francisco cioppino: America's best regional food
"Chef Mario Batali hails Cioppino's on Fisherman's Wharf for serving the "best cioppino in San Francisco."YAHOO
When Visiting San Francisco, Don't Forget To Grab A Heaping Bowl Of This Local Seafood Delicacy
"This list hardly scratches the surface of the delicious cioppino options in San Francisco — there's Woodhouse Fish. Co., Anchor Oyster Bar, and Cioppino's to name a few — but this will get you started. If you really want to find all the best bowls of cioppino you'll just have to visit San Francisco and try them all for yourself."The Guide to San Francisco's Best Seafood
"There’s nothing better than a bowl of cioppino with a stunning waterfront view of San Francisco Bay. Cioppino’s signature dish consists of Dungeness crab legs, clams, mussels, snapper, calamari, and shrimp stewed in a savory tomato broth. Yes, their signature dish is so good they named their restaurant after it. What to eat: cioppino, clam chowder."THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE Cioppino's making itself at home at Fisherman's Wharf
In its feature, “Cioppino’s Making Itself at Home at Fisherman’s Wharf,” the San Francisco Chronicle explores the Hoppe family's deep roots in San Francisco and the restaurant's commitment to the Wharf's culinary traditions. Founded by Nick Hoppe in 1997, Cioppino’s celebrates the city's iconic seafood heritage with its signature cioppino, Dungeness crab, clam chowder, and classic Italian seafood dishes. The article also highlights the restaurant's generous portions, family involvement, and warm hospitality. “Service is warm and welcoming.”KQED
Stew on This: Cioppino Comes From San Francisco, Not Italy
"'You have to come to San Francisco to eat cioppino, and you should come to the Wharf and have it because this is where it was born.'"SFGATE
Where to find outstanding cioppino in San Francisco
"The owners of this classic Fisherman's Wharf spot are fifth-generation San Franciscans who are at least partly responsible for the lore surrounding cioppino. The story of how cioppino got its name, printed on the restaurant's website and often told to starry-eyed tourists, is so cute, it doesn't matter that it's likely not true. What is true: Cioppino's delivers a classic San Francisco dish, overflowing with Dungeness crab legs, clams, mussels, snapper, shrimp and calamari, served with a side of garlic sourdough bread. And in the heart of Fisherman's Wharf, the meal is the perfect way to round off a day of sightseeing and learning about San Francisco's rich maritime heritage."SF TRAVEL