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Eating
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Gary Danko
$$$
CALIFORNIAN
The true test of romance is who you'll grant a taste of your trio of crème brûlées here. Gary
Danko racks up James Beard Awards for impeccable dining experiences - including roast
lobster with trumpet mushrooms, duck breast with rhubarb compote, and tiny chocolates as
parting gifts. Choose three or five courses, but don't skip the cheese cart. Reservations es-
sential.
(
415-749-2060;
www.garydanko.com
; 800 North Point St; 3-/5-course menu $73/107;
5:30-10pm;
19, 30, 47,
Powell-Hyde)
8
Kara's Cupcakes
$
Proustian nostalgia washes over adults as they bite into cupcakes that recall childhood
birthday parties. Varieties range from campfire-worthy chocolate marshmallow to classic
carrot cake with cream-cheese frosting, all meticulously calculated for maximum glee -
and some available gluten-free.
(
BAKERY, DESSERT
415-563-2223;
www.karascupcakes.com
;
900 North Point; cupcakes $3;
10am-8pm Sun-Thu, to 10pm Fri & Sat;
28, 30, 49,
Powell-Hyde, Powell-Mason)
9
Forbes Island
$$$
GRILL
No man is an island, except for eccentric millionaire Forbes Thor Kiddoo. A miniature
lighthouse, thatched hut, waterfall, sandy beach and swaying palms transformed his
moored houseboat into the Hearst Castle of the bay. Today it's a quirky romantic restaurant,
strong on grilled meats. Reserve ahead and catch boat shuttles from Pier 39; landlubbers
dining below deck, bring motion-sickness meds.
(
415-951-4900;
www.forbesisland.com
; Pier 41;
mains $27-39;
5pm-late;
;
47,
F)
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