Hi, I’m Maria
Hi, I’m Maria
I’ve lived in San Francisco for 59 years
I speak English
I am Luxury Hospitality Manager
Hello there! I’m a San Francisco native who has traveled extensively, yet always enjoy coming home. I love our diversity, enjoy our food & public art, and that there’s a beautiful park within 10 minutes of every resident. This is a very special place to call home, and I'd be delighted in sharing all that I know with you on your next trip!
My knowledge & interests
BA
Street food
Local cuisine
Desserts
Food markets
Fine dining
Unique & unusual foods
Theater
Cinema
Art galleries & museums
Street art
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Wildlife
Hikes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Wine
Whiskey
Third wave coffee
Local beers
Artisanal tea
High-end fashion boutiques
Department stores
Vintage shops
Street markets
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
Victorian
My reviews
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Maria was very experienced and well versed in food and wine. She knew how to choose great samples and based on the person’s personal preferences, add the appropriate food pairings to bring out the wine flavorings. She was personable and professional.
June 2025
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Maria gave us one of the best experiences we had in San Francisco! Her foodie tour through Chinatown and North Beach was absolutely fantastic — a perfect mix of incredible food, rich history, and great company. She was so knowledgeable about both the history and current culture of San Francisco, which added so much depth to the tour. From hidden gems to iconic bites, every stop was thoughtfully chosen and absolutely delicious. We had plenty to eat with a wide variety of flavors — from savory dumplings to decadent Italian pastries. Maria’s passion for the city and its food scene really shines through. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to eat well and learn a lot in the process!
May 2025
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Personable and friendly
May 2025
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We absolutely loved our food tour in San Francisco with Maria. We had just come from New York and did two food tours there . This tour was so much better. Our two twenty year olds ( who love food) were not so keen initially to come with us on this one - comment was too much talking and walking and not enough eating . They loved Maria's food tour and so did we. Too many stops to count . Maria was so lovely and has such a passion for China Town and North Beach/little Italy restaurants. She also took us to places we would not have found ourselves .
February 2025