If you encounter serious problems, contact the Traveler s Aid International (& 202/546-1127; www.travelersaid.org) to help direct you to a local branch. This nationwide, nonprofit, social-service organization geared to helping travelers in difficult straits offers services that might include reuniting families separated while traveling, providing food and/or shelter to people stranded without cash, or even emotional counseling. If you re in trouble, seek them out.
JAPANESE/SUSHI In a town overflowing with seafood and pretentious taste buds, you d think it would be easier to find great sushi. But the truth is, finding an outstanding sushi restaurant in San Francisco is more challenging than spotting a parking space in Nob Hill. Still, chop-sticking these fish-and-rice delicacies is one of the most joyous and adventurous ways to dine, and Kabuto, which moved across the street from its original location in 2003, is one of the best (and most expensive) places to do it. Chef Sachio Kojima, who presides over the small, crowded sushi bar, constructs each dish with smooth, lightning-fast movements known only to master chefs. If you re big on wasabi, ask for the stronger stuff Kojima serves on request. 5121 Geary Blvd. (at 16th Ave.). & 415/752-5652. Reservations not accepted. Sushi $3 $10; main courses $11 $18. MC, V. Thurs Sat and Mon Tues 11:30am 2:30pm and 5:30 11pm; Sun 11:30am 2:30pm and 5:30 10pm. Bus: 2, 28, or 38.
OTHER BARS The Bubble Lounge Toasting the town is a nightly event at this champagne bar. With 300 champagnes (and around 30 by the glass), brick walls, couches, and velvet curtains within its two levels, there s plenty of pop in this fizzy lounge.
In recent years, some 600 California sea lions have taken up residence on the adjacent floating docks. They sun themselves and honk and bellow. The latest addition to Fisherman s Wharf is Aquarium of the Bay, a $38-million, 1-million
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