tours for less A better choice for families is at 28 Belden Place: Caf Tiramisu (&415/4217044; w ww.cafetiramisu.co

A better choice for families is at 28 Belden Place: Caf Tiramisu (&415/4217044; w ww.cafetiramisu.com). K ids will appr eciate the I talian far e, including pasta dishes ranging tours for less from $14 t o $18 at lunch and $14 t o $21 at dinner which those with smaller appetites can easily share. Main courses such as cioppino, Italian seafood stew, or veal scaloppini range from $17 to $23 (up to $34 at dinner). The most moderat ely pric ed pick of the bunch is P arisian-Bistro inspired Caf Bastille (22 Belden Place; &415/986-5673). While parents savor French onion soup, quiche, or grilled steak and fries, kids can share a French hot dog on a baguett e with cheese and fries. Most lunch and dinner choic es are $9 to $18.50.

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North Beach pr ovides more sources for filling y our hamper. Molinari, 373 Columbus tours for less Ave. at Vallejo Street (tel] 415/421-2337), is an I talian delicatessen with a fantastic assor tment of impor ted foodstuffs and friendly staff who will create delicious, everything-on- em sandwiches t o go. Also c onsider takeout from Mario s Bohemian Cigar Store (reviewed below). You can t pass on dessert if y ou re anywhere near Victoria Pastry tours for less Co., 1362 St ockton tours for less St. at Vallejo (&415/781-2015). The chewy almond cookies are divine, as are the cakes, all sold b y the slic e or whole. You ma y be able t o find a bench in Washington Square Park if you can t wait to dig into your lunch. Otherwise, head to North Beach Pla yground at L ombard and M ason str eets, wher e y ou ll find picnic facilities and a playground.