Chrysoprase stone is the most valuable variety of chalcedony. It is translucent, apple-green gemstone. The name of the mineral is derived from the Greek words chrysos meaning gold and prasos meaning leek.. Indeed, chrysoprase is usually green or bluish-green color, which is determined by nickel compounds.hrysoprase stone is the most valuable variety of chalcedony. It is translucent, apple-green gemstone. The name of the mineral is derived from the Greek words chrysos meaning gold and prasos meaning leek.. Indeed, chrysoprase is usually green or bluish-green color, which is determined by nickel compounds.
Sourdough bread is probably the most affiliated with San Francisco. Ghirardelli chocolate is another. And dungeness crab is a third. Just take a cruise on Fisherman's wharf to see why. I would also say that San Francisco is known for culinary diversity (which is not exactly what you asked, I know). Being such a point of entry for so many countries East and a town focused on food means we get great food representing regions from all over the world.
Where to eat. San Luis Obispo may be a small town, but the selection of cuisine and restaurants is not. It's not uncommon to see local chefs wandering around the famous Thursday Night Farmer's Market in downtown SLO buying up fresh produce and meats from our local farmers for their menus.ey, this is a SLO original. Yep, first one right here in SLO. Jamba Juice's first store is on Chorro Street near the Cal Poly campus. Jamba is good any time of the day.17 Chorro St., SLO.