When you envision San Francisco, you might think of Fisherman’s Wharf or the famous Golden Gate Bridge. There are definitely several places to visit while travelling in the Bay area, and they are all surely set to please. However, there is one place that you just might not think to visit right away. For those of you with the ultimate sweet tooth, this next stop in San Francisco will sure to cater to your chocolate needs. We are talking about the famous Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, which have been around in this west coast city for over 160 years. Known for its rich, delicious chocolates, Ghirardelli has truly been a staple in the world of desserts and this continues to be the case to this day. Mr. Ghirardelli, like many people during his time, first went out west in hopes of striking it big with the California Gold Rush. When this sadly was not the case, he soon started to sell various confections to local miners. In 1852 and after some minor setbacks, Mr. Domingo Ghirardelli finally opened what is now known as the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. When making a stop in San Francisco, you will be very disappointed if you […]