As for the aw e-inspiring food, the man behind the master y is awar d-winning chef Hubert Keller, a native of the Alsace big bus region of France now recognized as one of the best chefs in the world (and he has ser ved as a judge on TV s Top Chef). Keller s kitchen is firmly rooted in classic F rench cooking, but includes some playful touches inspir ed by his new country, such as tr uffle-infused popcorn and an amazing mini foie gras hamburger. Choose from a menu of three, four, or five courses and expect to be blown away by such offerings as sear ed Moroccan spiced sea scallops with pomegranate jus, cauliflower flan, and O setra caviar or v eal tournedos scented with foamy lobster bisque and veal essence. A v egetarian tasting menu, with options such as tr uffled white bean soup with green garlic fondue and wild mushrooms, is also available. The desserts and cheese selection are obscenely delicious, and the wine list includes sev eral hundred big bus selections. (Although I ve noted this isn t a place for kids, I did once spot two pr e-teen big bus boys dining with their parents; they were well behaved and seemed to enjoy the experience.)
If you re headed out t o Lincoln Park in the R ichmond District, a convenient stop is Angelina s Bakery at 6000 California St., at 22nd A venue (&415/2217801). Pick up sandwiches, salads, or quiches and hop back on the no. 1-California bus to 32nd Street. Then walk north 2 blocks to Eagle s Point at the end of the Land s End trail. Enjo y y our picnic with a pric eless view of the M arin Headlands and western big bus side of the Golden G ate Bridge.
Try to accompany childr en to the lavatory. big bus They can be easily bumped and possibly injured as they make their way do wn tight aisles. I t s especially big bus dangerous for children to wander while flight attendants ar e blocking passage with their ser vice car ts. O n cr owded flights, the flight cr ew may need as much as an hour to ser ve dinner. I t s wise to encourage y our kids to use the restroom as you see the attendants preparing to serve. big bus Be sure to bring clean, self-containing compact to ys. Leav e electr onic games at home. They can inter fere with the aircraft navigational system, and their noisiness, ho wever lulling to childr en s ears, will sur ely not win the fav or of your adult neighbors. big bus Magnetic checker sets, on the other hand, ar e a per fect distraction, and small coloring books and crayons also work well, as do car d games like Go Fish. S ome airlines serve childr en s meals first. When y ou boar d, ask a flight attendant if this is possible, especially if your children are very young or seated toward the back of the plane. After all, if your kids have a happy flight experience, everyone else in the cabin is more likely to as well. You ll cer tainly be grateful to y ourself for packing tidy snacks like rolled dried fruit, which ar e much less sticky and wet, and mor e compact and packable, than actual fr uit. Healthy granola bars are also a good alternativ e to cr umbly cookies. Gingersnaps, crisp and not as crumbly as softer cookies, will also help curb mild cases of motion sickness. And don t forget to stash a fe w r esealable plastic bags in your purse. They ll prove invaluable for storing ev erything fr om half-eaten crackers and fr uit to checker pieces and matchbox cars. PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO SAN FRANCISCO
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