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bedecked with oriental rugs and period antiques. Take breakfast in the formal dining room,
and nightcaps of brandy and chocolate by the fire.
Eating
Union Square
farm:table
AMERICAN
7:30am-2pm Tue-Fri, 8am-3pm Sat & Sun; 2, 3, 27, 38)
A tiny storefront with one wooden communal table inside, two tables and a stand-up out-
door counter, farm:table uses local organics and rooftop-grown herbs in daily menus pos-
ted on Twitter (@farmtable). Cash only.
Sweet Woodruff
CAFE, CALIFORNIAN
8am-9:30pm Mon-Fri, 9:30am-9:30pm Sat & Sun; 2, 3, 27)
Little sister to neighboring Michelin-starred Sons & Daughters, this storefront features
top-end, seasonal-regional ingredients in small plates like roasted padron peppers with fro-
mage blanc and sea-urchin baked potatoes with bacon. No waiters, no frills, just tasty.
Cafe Claude
FRENCH
11:30am-10:30pm Mon-Sat, 5:30pm-10:30pm Sun; Montgomery, Montgomery)
Hidden in an alleyway, Cafe Claude is a sweet downtown retreat with outdoor tables and
effortlessly charming staff. Lunch is served until 5pm, jazz combos play weekends, and
coq au vin and a stellar wine list make dream dates.
