The dishes are bright and clean and pleasantly spiced. While there are main courses, two can dine well sharing a half-dozen small plates. Two blocks from the L-Taraval 15th Avenue stop. 339 Taraval St. 664-7603. Beer and wine.
Parking can be difficult.
My recent escape was up to the town of Sonoma, one hour north. Go up early on a weekend and visit Jack London Park for a walk and a bit of history, or visit the valley wineries and drop into the General's Daughter. I find that the veranda and patio give a nostalgic, mid-Atlantic feel to the place. Lunch M-Sa, dinner 7 days, brunch Su. Cocktails with a bar.