is a memorable 2-week event culminating in the ex citing, loud, and lengthy Chinese New Year s parade do wn Market Street to Columbus A venue on the final Saturday evening. Spectators pack the side walks, so y ou ll want to find a good spot early on. Chinato wn itself is filled with color and bustles ev en more than usual, with families buying food for holiday dinners and special r ed envelopes to fill with New Year s gifts of money for the kids. Call the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at &415/9823071 or visit www.chineseparade.com. Note: Depending on the Chinese lunar calendar, this event sometimes occurs in early March.
3 When Nature Calls: The ladies lounge at N eiman Marcus has one of the better bathrooms in to wn and is the best indoor place to nurse y our baby. Macy s also has sev eral restrooms. The big hotels are also great for bathroom breaks.
555 C olumbus A ve. (bt w. Union and Gr een sts.). &415/362-7727. Reser vations not ac cepted. H igh-129 chairs. M ain c ourses $12 $17. MC, V. M on Sat 11:30am 9pm. Muni: P owell-Mason cable car or no. 30-Stockton bus to Union St.
576 Haight St. (at Steiner St.). &415/864-7675. www.memphisminnies.com. Highchairs, boosters. Main courses $8 $20. AE, MC, V. Tues Sat 11am 10pm; Sun 11am 9pm. Muni: No. 6-Parnassus, no. 7-Haight, or no. 71-Haight-Noreiga bus to Steiner St.
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