Charles & Marie

North Beach may be a bit of a tourist trap, but we can’t stay away. Of course, we opt to dine in the quality establishments such as Calzone’s. This is an extraordinarily bustling bistro, ideal for watching bar-hopping crowds meander by. Thin-crust pizzas rock: they’re oblong instead of round, with toppings like marinated eggplant, calamata olives and goat cheese. Also deelish: Homemade Italian pot stickers stuffed with sausage, wild mushrooms and ginger, served with a soy-sesame dipping sauce. This restaurant delights on a hot summer night, or any time for that matter. Catch us sipping and supping on weekends at an intimate sidewalk table.

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