Datebook Tips

Hayes Valley has become one of San Francisco’s hottest dining neighborhoods. Most restaurants, such asJardiniereand Absinthe, are used to accommodating pre-theater diners, but reservations can be scarce before big shows. Fortunately, a new crop of more casual spots has sprouted in recent years, such asRT Rotisserie,Corridorand Souvla, and these don’t require a reservation. And don’t forget that Zuni is open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Find more recommendations inour restaurant guide to the Civic Center and Performing Arts area.