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576 Haight mccarter bus tours St. (at Steiner St.). &415/864-7675. www.memphisminnies.com. Highchairs, boosters. Main courses $8 $20. AE, MC, V. Tues Sat 11am 10pm; Sun 11am 9pm. Muni: No. 6-Parnassus, no. 7-Haight, or no. 71-Haight-Noreiga bus to Steiner St.

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