"San Francisco is absolutely swarming with great pizzerias whether you favor a floppy Neapolitan pie from Tony’s or thick Detroit-style slabs from Square Pie Guys. But Golden Boy remains an institution for good reason: It’s a San Francisco pastime to stand on the sidewalk under that glowing neon sign waiting for your pan or slice while soaking in all that is the North Beach neighborhood. There are classic options, including cheese, pepperoni, and sausage — but the pro move is to get the clam and garlic pie. It’s a zingy, briny, bready meal built on a doughy base with a sturdy bottom. Take your pizza to nearby Washington Square Park if the weather allows. If you drive: North Beach can be a difficult neighborhood to park in, especially given neighboring apartment buildings and parklets which take up some of the area’s parking spaces. Give yourself extra time to locate that perfect spot or, even better, take public transportation to this corner and save yourself some frustration." - Paolo Bicchieri