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January 15, 1999

Zuni Cafe

San Francisco, CA

Mediterranean

$30 to $50

Our rating: 3 forks

This is a place I always stop at when I am in town. Try the roast chicken, french fries, polenta, and always a few decadent desserts. Zuni also features a good oyster bar and wine list.

Zuni Cafe

1658 Market St. San Francisco, CA 94102 Civic Center area, between Gough and Franklin 415-552-2522

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $30 to $50

Bar dining, Closed Monday, Late night, Credit cards, Bar, Beer and wine, Non- smoking

Lunch: Daily 11:30 am

Dinner: Daily

What To Order: roast chicken with bread salad

January 14, 1999

Il Fornaio

Beverly Hills, CA

Italian

$20 to $30

Classic Italian fare with locations throughout California and a few other western states. Il Fornaio is known for its excellent and unusual breads (also available in some grocery stores). Their web site features IFO Mag, an online e-zine that offers a new recipe from Il Fornaio's bakers every two weeks

Il Fornaio

301 N. Beverly Dr. Beverly Hills, CA 310-550-8330

Average Cost Per Person, excluding drinks: $20 to $30