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Making Handmade Pasta with San Francisco’s Best Pasta Chefs

March 18, 2025

Flour + Water, a beloved gem in San Francisco’s Mission District, has long been the go-to spot for seasonally inspired, hand-crafted pasta. But what truly sets this restaurant apart is the dedication of chefs Thomas McNaughton and Ryan Pollnow to responsibly sourcing ingredients, honoring the timeless tradition of pasta-making. Not every American chef earns the approval of Italian nonnas, but Chef Thomas has the photos to prove it. Join Chef Casey as she steps into the kitchen to knead, shape, and cook some of Flour + Water’s most popular pasta dishes.

       

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