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Andrew McCarthy Breaks Bread At Arizmendi Bakery

Andrew McCarthy Breaks Bread At Arizmendi Bakery
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Andrew McCarthy visits San Francisco's Arizmendi Bakery, a worker-owned cooperative that specializes in pastries, artisan breads and gourmet pizza.

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Before You Go

Off-The-Beaten-Path In San Francisco's Chinatown
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On the "Street of Painted Balconies" in Waverly Place, a woman exchanges words with a friend below.
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A waitress hands out restaurant coupons to entice passers-by.
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Chinatown boasts delicious, pocket-friendly fare.
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Structures built after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake (such as these ornate lamposts and the pagoda-like towers) were designed to attract tourists.
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A mural in Ross Alley, the oldest alleyway in San Francisco.
(06 of18)
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Glistening fresh poultry at one of Chinatown's several meat shops.
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A butcher busy at work.
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Fresh fruit markets abound on every street.
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Ross Alley, the oldest alleyway in San Francisco, once known for its brothels and gambling.
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A traditional Chinese apothecary takes an order from a customer.
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An apothecary gathers ingredients for a customer's prescription.
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Follow your nose to the Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory to watch fortunes churned out by the minute, and take home as many bagfuls of fresh cookies you can carry!
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Select from among hundreds of herbal teas at a tea shop, or try a free sample.
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Indulge the tea-lover in you with hundreds of varieties of herbal tea.
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Ancient Chinese proverbs mark the pavements.
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A painter clears up a bit of vandalism on the wall of a bakery, with scrumptious mooncakes and custard pies on display.
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Down a crowded street, the Bay Bridge and blue waters of the San Francisco Bay are visible in the distance, reminders of a foreign continent.
Festival(18 of18)
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Susan Lambert:
Dragon chases its pearl of wisdom at festival to celebrate 60 years since the PRC's founding

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