Garibaldi's On College: This outpost of Garibaldi's On Presidio in San Francisco has a slightly suburban feel. It could be the clientele -- older, moneyed, conservative -- or the plush decor, which looks as if it were ordered directly from a catalog. Expect solid, satisfying California-Mediterranean dishes, such as herb-crusted Ahi, thin-crust pizzas and filet mignon. 5356 College Ave. (between Bryant and Hudson)

So I'm feeling a little lazy and copied that right outta sfgate.com. Once a semester, Jon and I like to splurge on a luxe meal. Last time, it was Cafe Rouge on Fourth Street, where we shelled out for a $13 cheese and pate platter. This time, we visited Rockridge, only to find that many of the area's upscale eateries were open for dinner only. So we settled for Garibaldi's, a chi-chi restuarant that caters to the business lunch crowd. Thankfully, we both looked presentable. The lunch menu at Giribaldi's features sandwiches, wood fired pizza, soup, salads and a few main dishes. The dinner menu is more expansive, but also more $$. Jon ordered the hamburger, which came with shoestring fries and a side of gorgonzola cheese for $11. I ordered the steak sandwich- tender steak, arugula, gorgonzola on foccacia ($14). Their wine list is expansive- Jon ordered a glass of pinot grigio ($7) and they feature a few draft beers ($5). Both of our meals were very satisfying if not very basic. Highlight of the meal, however, was dessert. A lemon-pear mousse with crispy filo and a frozen pear puree. The tartness of the lemon balances perfectly with the sweetness of the pear, all topped with candided orange rind ($7). We had a difficult time picking between that and the creme brulee sampler, but I'm glad we picked that one. The total bill, plus tax and tip came out to around $60, which was a good price for a chance to chat it up with a friend and run around Rockridge and feel all grown-up and yuppie-like.