Episode Synopsis "Episode #7 - Alvin Hsieh at Original Joe's"

Alvin Hsieh was borned and raised in San Francisco. Growing up, he learned the phrase "If you leave your house and you can't find food, you're not in San Francisco." In today's episode, Alvin and I dine at Original Joe's - an Italian restaurant that was founded in 1937. Alvin gives an overview of the food scene in SF and recommends some of his favorite spots. He also explains how the city has changed over the years, and predicts what food trends will continue in the future.

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