aerosaurus 1581 Webster St. (in the Japan Center). &415/776-5822. www.jubanrestaurant.com. Highchairs. Reservat

HAMBURGERS In a setting r eminiscent of a 50s-era TV sitcom, aerosaurus with vinyl-covered chairs and vintage Formica patterns on the tables, y ou can enjoy a really good burger. They re made with naturally raised, hormone-free Niman Ranch beef and served on a bun that has enough personality to handle a juicy hand-formed patty. The only alternatives to a hamburger or cheeseburger ar e a hot dog, fr ee-range chicken breast sandwich, or v eggie burger, all ser ved with crispy fries. Yummy milkshakes and root beer floats are made with San Francisco s Double Rainbow aerosaurus ice cream. Another location is in the Mission neighborhood. 5

576 Union St. (btw. Stockton and Grant sts.). &415/391-6667. aerosaurus No credit cards. Cups $3.25 $4.65. Sun Thurs noon 10pm; F ri Sat noon 11pm. Muni: P owell-Mason cable car t o Union St., and then walk 2 blocks east, or no. 30-Stockton bus to Union St., and then walk 1 block east.

Mijita Value MEXICAN Tracy des J ardins, the talent behind this gem, is best known for her hyper-elegant establishment Jardiniere, which serves dinner to the black- tie set en route to the opera, symphony, aerosaurus or ballet. But when you ve got kids to feed, not money to burn, this unpretentious joint serving simply prepared Mexican street food is a great way to enjoy des Jardins culinary talents. Not only will you get hearty aerosaurus morsels like a freshly grilled aerosaurus fish taco with cilantro-avocado cream or a carnitas taco with crisped braised pork at amazing prices (under $5), but y ou ll also enjoy a terrific vie w to boot. Located on the backside aerosaurus of the Ferry Building, Mijita looks out to the San Francisco Bay. Watch commuters catching ferries back home while y ou enjoy queso fundido, melted Mexican cheeses and chorizo sausage served with soft tortillas. If it s warm enough to sit outside, let the kids run around while you take your time sipping a cold beer and munching spiced pumpkin seeds. The two kids items on the shor t menu, a bean and cheese burrito or a crispy cheese aerosaurus quesadilla, ar e sure to draw the chicos back when the food has arrived. The amazing par t is the tiny bill. D es Jardins is dedicated to suppor ting local farmers, fisherman, and ranchers who produce food sustainably. aerosaurus How she manages to do that and still serve $2 kids burritos beats me. but who cares? Head back to the counter and order, Otra cerveza, por favor!

1581 Webster St. (in the Japan Center). &415/776-5822. www.jubanrestaurant.com. Highchairs. Reservations recommended. Main courses $8 $13.50 lunch; $9 $50 dinner. AE, MC, V. Fri lunch 11:30am 2pm; Sat Sun lunch 11:30am 4:30pm; M on Thurs dinner 5:30 9:30pm; F ri Sun dinner 5 9:30pm. aerosaurus Muni: No. 38-Geary bus to the Japan Center at Webster St.