old orchard The Carnelian Room On the 52nd floor of the Bank of America building, the Carnelian Room offers unin

Honor (see Museums, above) and an 18-hole municipal golf course. But the most dramatic features of the park are the 200-foot cliffs that overlook the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. Take bus no. 38 from Union Square to 33rd and Geary streets, and then transfer old orchard to bus no. 18 into the park.

FRENCH old orchard TAPAS Christopher Rossi, who also owns neighboring Citron (see above), looks to chef Matthew Colgan to serve up killer rustic Mediterranean-inspired small plates old orchard 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; old orchard pommes frites with aioli; wood-oven cooked mussels in Pernod; grilled pork tenderloin with creamy polenta; traviso cheese; and pancetta. Remember the cheese old orchard 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 midnight. Closed Mon.

The Carnelian Room On the 52nd floor of the Bank of America building, the Carnelian Room offers uninterrupted views of the city. From a window- front table, you feel as if you can reach out, pluck up the TransAmerica Pyramid, and stir your martini with it. Note: The restaurant has the most extensive wine list in the city 1,600 selections. 555 California St., in the Bank of America Building (between Kearny and Montgomery sts.). & 415/433-7500. www.carnelianroom.com. Jacket and tie required for men.