Ep 2. San Francisco

In the second episode of season four of Somebody Feed Phil, Phil Rosenthal travels to San Francisco to explore the city's diverse food scene. He starts off his journey by visiting Tartine Bakery, renowned for its freshly baked bread and pastries. Phil gets to see firsthand how the bakery's skilled artisans prepare their famous sourdough bread and croissants from scratch using organic ingredients.

Next, Phil visits the Mission District, a vibrant neighborhood known for its Mexican cuisine. He stops at La Taqueria, which has been serving up authentic tacos and burritos since 1973. Phil tries a few different dishes, including their famous carnitas, and talks to the owner about how they maintain their high standards with each and every order.

Phil also stops at a food truck with a unique concept, Lobsterdamus. The truck serves up lobster rolls with a twist - they add an innovative and spicy kick to their rolls. Phil meets the owners, who are both lobster lovers, and they share their passion for the delicious crustacean.

At Fisherman's Wharf, Phil visits Alioto's, one of San Francisco's oldest seafood restaurants. He meets the third-generation owner, Theresa, who shows him around the restaurant and gives him a lesson on how to shuck oysters. Phil then tries out some of their famous clam chowder and crab cakes.

Phil's next stop is Chinatown, where he visits the renowned dim sum restaurant Yank Sing. He gets to see how the restaurant prepares its signature dishes and tries a few different items, including dumplings, shrimp har gow, and custard tarts. Phil also chats with the owner and learns about the history of this iconic restaurant.

In the final segment, Phil visits Rich Table, a restaurant that brings together contemporary American and Italian cuisine. He meets the husband-and-wife chef team, Evan and Sarah Rich, and tries some of their inventive dishes, including sea urchin pasta, squid ink crackers, and sardine chips.

Throughout the episode, Phil also takes time to explore the sights and sounds of San Francisco, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Lombard Street. He shares his excitement and joy for the food and people he meets along the way, making for an entertaining and informative episode of Somebody Feed Phil.