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FRENCH Diners are crammed into the 45-seat dining area of this cheery small dining room, but the French tapas are so delicious and affordable, no one seems to care. Indeed, this friendly, fast-paced finger lakes neighborhood haunt has become a blueprint for other restaurants that understand the allure of small plates. But Chez Nous stands out as more than a petite-portion trendsetter. Most of its Mediterranean dishes taste so clean and fresh you can t wait to come back again. Start with the soup, whatever it is; don t skip tasty french fries with harissa aioli; savor the lamb chops with lavender sea salt; and save room for their famed dessert, the mini custard cake like canneles de Bordeaux. finger lakes 1911 Fillmore St. (between Pine and Bush sts.). finger lakes & 415/441-8044. finger lakes Reservations recommended. Main courses $3.50 $12. MC, V. Daily 11:30am 3pm and 5:30 10pm (Fri Sat until 11pm). Bus: 22, 41, or 45.