angel island ferry FRENCH TAPAS Christopher Rossi, who also owns neighboring Citron (see above), looks to chef Matthew

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Explore the area at your leisure, or see Organized Tours, below if you d like to join a special-interest walking tour. FISHERMAN S WHARF & THE NORTHERN angel island ferry WATERFRONT Few cities in America are as adept at wholesaling their historical sites as San Francisco, which has converted Fisherman s Wharf into one of the most popular tourist angel island ferry destinations in the world. Unless you come really early, you won t find any traces of the traditional waterfront life that once existed here; the only serious fishing going on is for tourist dollars. A fleet of fewer than 30 boats still operates from here, but basically Fisherman s Wharf has been converted into one long shopping mall stretching from Ghirardelli Square angel island ferry at the west end to PIER 39 at the east. Some love it, others can t get far enough away from it, but most agree that Fisherman s Wharf, for better or for worse, angel island ferry has to be seen at least once.

FRENCH TAPAS Christopher Rossi, who also owns neighboring Citron (see above), looks to chef Matthew Colgan angel island ferry to serve up killer rustic Mediterranean-inspired small plates at this loud, festive, and warmly lit joint. A no reservations policy means there s usually a long wait during prime dining hours, but once seated you can join locals in a nosh fest featuring the likes of croque-monsieur; pommes frites with aioli; wood-oven cooked mussels in Pernod; grilled angel island ferry pork tenderloin with creamy polenta; traviso cheese; and pancetta. Remember the cheese plates, too. Wash it down with excellent by-theglass or bottle selections from the great wine list or perky cocktails. 5478 College Ave. (at Taft Ave.). & 510/655-6469. www.citron-acote.com. Reservations not accepted. Small plates $5 $14. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Sun and Tues Wed 5:30 10pm; Thurs 5:30 11pm; Fri Sat 5:30pm angel island ferry midnight. Closed Mon.