MEDITERRANEAN Enrico islands of adventure s is the most fun sidewalk restaurant and supper club destination on this North Beach strip. Families might want to skip this one, but anyone with an appreciation for live jazz (played nightly), late- night noshing, and people-watching from the patio would be quite content spending an alfresco evening under the heat lamps. (However, the best view of the band is from inside.) Chewy brick-oven pizza, a handful of pastas, zesty tapas, and thick steaks are hot items on the menu, which changes monthly. 504 Broadway (at Kearny St.). & 415/982-6223. www.enricossidewalkcafe.com. Reservations recommended. Main courses $7 $12 lunch, $11 $23 dinner. AE, MC, V. Sun Thurs 11:30am 11pm; Fri Sat 11:30am midnight; bar daily 11:30am 1:30am or earlier depending on patronage. Valet parking (dinner only) $10. Bus: 9X, 12, or 15.
CONSERVATORY OF FLOWERS (1878) This striking assemblage of glass and iron, modeled on the glass house at Kew Gardens in London, islands of adventure exhibits a rotating display of plants and shrubs, including an astounding variety of orchids. islands of adventure After years of remodeling, it opened in 2003 and is one of the park s must-see attractions. If you re around during summer and fall, don t miss the Dahlia Garden islands of adventure to the right of the entrance in the center of what was once a carriage roundabout. The conservatory is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9am to 4:30pm, closed Mondays. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for children 12 to 17 years of age, seniors, and students with ID; and it s free to all the first Tuesday of the month. For more information, visit www.conservatoryofflowers.org or call
dates. The rest of the year, date farms and markets sell dates from the season s harvest, as well as date milkshakes, date coconut rolls, and more. See Sweet Treat of the Desert: islands of adventure The Coachella Valley Date Gardens in chapter 15.
On the Sonoma side, La Poste, 599 Broadway, just south of the plaza (& 707/939-3663), may be the town s tiniest dining room, but it s already got a big reputation going for it. The shoebox-size French bistro with 26 chairs and maple banquettes is a Francophile s dream with a chalkboard announcing chef Rob Larman s daily changing menu, which might include seared scallops seasoned with tomato-herb vinaigrette over truffled mashed potatoes; or braised veal cheeks with cream, Calvados, English peas, and chanterelles. Make reservations for the dinner-only spot, which is open Wednesday through Saturday.
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