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Grab a plate of clam cocktails at the Swan Oyster bar, little more than a narrow fish
market with 20-odd stools.
taquerias in the city.
3071 16th St.
(between Mission & Valencia sts.)
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415/864-8840. Entrees $1.35-$16.
AE, MC, V. Lunch & dinner daily. Bus:
14, 22, 49. BART: 16th St. Map p 93.
★
Tartine Bakery
THE MISSION
BAKERY
Crowds linger after 4pm
to snap up hot-from-the-oven bread
before it sells out. Sandwiches are
also tasty
. 600 Guerrero St. (at 18th
St.)
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415/487-2600. Sandwiches
$6-$10. AE, MC, V. Mon 8am-2pm;
Tues-Wed 7:30am-7pm; Thurs-Fri
7:30am-8pm; Sat 8am-8pm; Sun
9am-8pm. Bus: 14, 33, 49. BART:
16th St. Map p 93.
★
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Taylor's Refresher
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
HAMBURGERS
SF branch of a 1949 Sonoma classic
diner. Gourmet burgers with natu-
rally raised beef and farmers market
fixin's—delicious.
1 Ferry Bldg.,
1 Ferry Plaza (at The Embarcadero &
Market St.)
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866/328-3663. Entrees
$3-$13. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Lunch &
dinner daily. BART/Muni: Embar-
cadero. Map p 94.
★
The Terrace
NOB HILL
BRUNCH
An extensive buffet including a
caviar station, world-class jazz
performers, and a lovely garden
courtyard—simply the most opulent
half shell at this 1912 cubby hole
fortunately moves quickly.
1517
Polk St. (between California &
Sacramento sts.)
y
415/673-1101.
Seafood cocktails $8-$15. Oysters
$7.50/half dozen. No credit cards.
Mon-Sat 8am-5:30pm. Bus: 1, 19.
Map p 94.
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Swensen's Creamery
RUSSIAN HILL
ICE CREAM
This is
the original Swensen's, since 1948.
No exotic flavors, but three kinds of
vanilla.
1999 Hyde St. (at Union St.)
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415/775-6818. Cones $2.45-$3.95.
AE, MC, V. Sun & Tues-Thurs
noon-10pm, Fri-Sat noon-11pm.
Bus: 41, 45. Cable car: Powell-Hyde.
Map p 94.
Tadich Grill
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
AMERICAN/SEAFOOD
Suits and
tourists alike appreciate the clubby
feel of SF's oldest restaurant, serving
traditional seafood. Prepare to stand
in line.
240 California St. (between
Battery & Front sts.)
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415/391-2373.
Entrees $15-$34. MC, V. Lunch &
dinner Mon-Sat. BART/Muni: Mont-
gomery St. Cable car: California line.
Map p 96.
★
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Taqueria Pancho Villa
THE MISSION
MEXICAN
This
humble standby is one of the best