San Francisco was a foodie city right from the start. How did those first dishes take shape? And who were the immigrants that brought them to California? Chefs, bartenders and restaurateurs from Comstock Saloon, Boudin Bakery, Dandelion Chocolate and Sam Wo Restaurant share stories of beginnings in this first episode of Melting Spots.

Melting Spots is a food map & storytelling project from the California Migration Museum that explores how immigrants have shaped San Francisco and fed its residents, from the Gold Rush to the AI boom. Explore more at calmigration.org/meltingspots