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North Beach pr ovides more sources for filling y our hamper. pictures of capitol building Molinari, 373 Columbus Ave. at Vallejo Street (tel] 415/421-2337), is an I talian delicatessen with a fantastic assor tment of impor ted foodstuffs and friendly staff who will create delicious, everything-on- em sandwiches t o go. Also c onsider takeout from Mario s Bohemian Cigar Store (reviewed below). You can t pass on dessert if y ou re anywhere near Victoria Pastry Co., 1362 St ockton St. at Vallejo (&415/781-2015). The chewy almond cookies are divine, as are the cakes, all sold b y the slic e or whole. You ma y be able t o find a bench in Washington Square Park if you can t wait to dig into your lunch. Otherwise, head to North Beach Pla yground at L ombard and M ason str eets, wher e y ou ll find picnic facilities and a playground.

CALIFORNIA Seasonally changing dishes at this enduringly popular SoMa restaurant might include leek, goat cheese, pictures of capitol building and bacon tart; stuffed pumpkin blossoms; and grilled prawn risotto. Served on large plates, they ar e meant to be shared. Rotisserie specials alternate during the w eek Wednesday may be leg of lamb day, while S aturday is r eserved for r oast duck but the mouth-watering r osemaryscented chicken is a staple. Just make sure you re not seated too close to the rotisserie, lest you come out smelling like smoked meat. With its upscale clientele and sophisticated menu, Lulu s feels quite gr own-up, but with a pizza o ven and plenty of pasta dishes on the menu, y ou ll find something the kids will enjo y. Moreover, the large, multi-r oom space and constant buzz of diners means y ou won t have to worr y about noisy childr en making a scene; no one will hear them. I n its price categor y, Lulu s is one of the mor e family-friendly options in the neighborhood.

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