The next time you find yourself in Ghirardelli Square, don't just ogle the brickwork or scoff at the tourists. Instead, treat the full-block complex facing Aquatic Park as a cultural history exhibit.

Ghirardelli has become synonymous with high-end, flavorful chocolate in the United States. Founded by an Italian immigrant who left Genoa for South America, became a chocolatier, and eventually moved ...

Bluxome Street Winery’s operating partner Peter Chouinard told Eater that they’re excited to reach an entirely new demographic. “We’ve done a great job of interacting with the locals, but with ...

An Atlanta-based investment firm has purchased the retail portion of historic Ghirardelli Square for a reported $54 million and will look to breathe new life into the landmark complex, where nearly ...

It's more than chocolate. Near Fisherman's Wharf, Ghirardelli Square and its 15-foot-high illuminated sign are world-famous as a San Francisco landmark and historic home to the 160-year-old chocolate ...

Ghirardelli Square has a rich history and is one of the most-visited tourist attractions in San Francisco. Manny Crisostomo [email protected] Ghirardelli Square was founded on the cocoa bean. In ...

Waxman’s will be a signature tenant of the updated Ghirardelli Square. (Staff archives) We love it when smart marketing concepts prevail. Famed restaurateur Jonathan Waxman is helping the owners of ...

An officially designated landmark for over 30 years, Ghirardelli Square is an historic plot of land steeped in architectural and cultural significance. Sadly, it’s been largely ignored by locals for ...

Barrio, the laid-back North Beach beer bar and Latin restaurant, is making big moves this summer with a second location opening at Ghirardelli Square. The much-larger new restaurant from co-owners ...