chol hamoed trips p. 150. A much smaller outdoor dining area next to a pleasant lawn can be found at Town s End (2 Tow

p. 150. A much smaller outdoor dining area next to a pleasant lawn can be found at Town s End (2 Townsend chol hamoed trips St.; &415/512-0749). See p. 123. Best Delivery: For basic I talian at terrific prices deliv ered to y our hotel or home, Pasta Pomodoro (1875 U nion St. and other locations; & 415/7717900) is a v ery good thing. I ts salads and fresh vegetables really round out a meal. See p. 137. HOW TO FEEL LIKE A SAN FRANCISCO FAMILY

GRILL At Il Pollaio, located across the street from Washington Square Park, a table by an open window, a fragrant roast chicken, and a mixed salad speak of a gentle chol hamoed trips end to a good day. In addition chol hamoed trips to the signature chicken, you ll also see steak, pork chops, lamb chops, rabbit, and sausages on the grill. B eyond that, Il Pollaio offers a few salads, soup , and just two sides: fr ench fries and marinated eggplant. D aily specials, consisting of roasted meat with fries and a salad, are the way to go. FAMILY-FRIENDLY DINING

Taylor s R efresher (1 F erry B ldg.; & 866/328-3663) comes in a close second, with burgers made fr om all- natural, local beef , topped with a tasty secret sauce and garnished with lettuce and tomatoes fresh from the Farmer s Market. chol hamoed trips See p. 125.

FRENCH There s hardly a better way to end an excursion to the Presidio chol hamoed trips than with an early dinner chol hamoed trips at La Terrasse, located in a stand-alone building within the Presidio N ational P ark. While S an F rancisco chol hamoed trips s fickle w eather makes alfr esco dining less common than one might hope, La Terrasse offers glass walls and heat lamps to pr otect outdoor diners from chilly winds and guarantee chol hamoed trips a cozy meal. Despite a French bistro menu not created with families in mind, La Terrasse is certainly the most kid-friendly restaurant in the Presidio and one to which w e ve taken our children several times. The kids usually have wood-oven fired pizzas or the onion soup , while we adults order lighter fare like the salad Nicoise or saut ed prawns. If you re extra hungry, the grilled hamburger with Roquefort or the rack of lamb is sur e to leave you without room for dessert. Note: The outdoor seating fills up fast, so call ahead and specifically ask to eat outside and/or arrive early, as in 5pm. Service can be slow so, if you come for lunch, don t get frustrated that the meal is cutting into your afternoon sightseeing time. Either order to go sandwiches and picnic at Crissy Field or grab a table, order a glass of wine, and enjoy the fresh air. 5