Subject: San Francisco restaurants

Sorry I'm a little late in responding, but our all time favorite SF spot is the Swan Oyster Depot, at Polk and California. It's just a lunch counter, run by big charming guys, where you can have your crab cracked before your very eyes while you sip an Anchor Steam. It's worth the wait, but beware the lines as it was just awarded a James Beard award. Enjoy. Erica in Chicago