| If you're going to San Francisco, forget the flowers in | | | | sandwiches. NYC can't beat this slice of Italy. 373 |
| your hair. Take it from a local--these are the | | | | Columbus Ave (between Grant Ave & Vallejo St) |
| restaurants to try: | | | | 415-421-233 Open 9-5 except Sundays. |
| -Heading to the AT&T Ball Park for a Giants | | | | -The Absinthe Brasserie & Bar is located in the |
| game? If your love southern and soul food, or are a | | | | popular Hayes Valley neighborhood, near the Civic |
| Golden State Warriors fan, try Big Nate's Barbeque: | | | | Center. It's a popular choice for classic upscale French |
| Former Golden State Warriors Nate Thurmond | | | | fare for lunch, dinner, or late-night café after the |
| opened the popular Memphis-style barbeque joint in | | | | nearby symphony, ballet and opera. Brunch is served |
| 1974. Carnivores say the oak-smoked ribs are | | | | on Saturday and Sunday. The bar offers over 500 |
| addictive. Take out, eat in, or they deliver. For more | | | | domestic and international wines, and Thursdays are |
| info: 1665 Folsom St, San Francisco, (415) 861-4242 | | | | their popular "Flight Nights" from 7-12M. Visiting hipsters, |
| Open Mon-Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun 12pm-9:30pm | | | | go here. 398 Hayes Street. Check it out: -Farallon--If |
| -For traditional San Francisco low-key power-dining to | | | | you and your sweetie are hitting the upscale shops in |
| impress the boss, granddad, or potential in-laws, or if | | | | Union Square and want an equally impressive dining |
| you are in the Financial District on business, don't miss | | | | experience, Farallon is your fantasy spot. Named for |
| the nearly 160 year-old Tadich Grill. Opened in the Gold | | | | our offshore islands, Farallon is one of the best and |
| Rush days as a coffee stand, it's the oldest restaurant | | | | most beautiful restaurants in the country. For more |
| in San Francisco. The dark wood walls, white linen and | | | | information: -Hog Island Oyster Farm. Just above San |
| enclosed booths give it the feel of a men's club. Try | | | | Francisco in the Tomales Bay is a vibrant oyster |
| favorites: fried calamari, Dungeness crab cakes, sand | | | | community and the famous Hog Island Oyster Farm. |
| dabs, cioppino, and creamed spinach is a favorite too. | | | | This is their bay view eatery in The City located in the |
| Arrive early because they don't accept reservations. | | | | historic Ferry Building a short walk from Pier 39. Lively, |
| Located on the California cable car line at 40 California | | | | fun, a place to take the kids. Check out the website |
| Street between Battery. 415/391-1849 | | | | for information on the beach picnics at their farm at |
| -Swan Oyster Depot: This atmospheric spot on Polk | | | | Point Reyes north of The City. -The French Laundry. |
| Street has been a fixture since 1912. It's casual and | | | | An hour above The City in Yountville, in Napa Valley, is |
| perfect if you're walking all over the City. Hop on the | | | | one of the ultimate restaurants in the world. |
| California cable car line and get off at Polk and you're | | | | Reservations are required as far as two months in |
| there. Sit at the marble counter and dig into crab, | | | | advance. A favorite choice of the Napa Valley |
| oysters, sour dough bread and sauvignon blanc. | | | | honchos and visiting celebrities from around the world. |
| 1517 Polk St. 415-673-1101 | | | | Dinner is served 7 nights a week, lunch on |
| Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm. Cash only. | | | | Friday-Sunday. 707-944-2380. Reservations are |
| -Molinari's Delicatessen has been in North Beach since | | | | required approximately two months. Their website is |
| 1896 making quintessential take-out 5-star Italian | | | | Bon appetit. |