Mike Tannenbaum has a tough time sitting still on draft day.

Mike Tannenbaum has a tough time sitting still on draft day.

Whether it' s trading up or down, or for future picks, the New York Jets general manager is as big a wheeler and dealer as there is in the NFL. So, the fact the team has almost as many draft picks this year as it has the last two combined might just be a temporary luxury. " It' s nice to have six picks for a change, " vice president of college scouting Joey Clinkscales said with a smile before turning to Tannenbaum. " We' ll see how long we have six picks. " Clinkscales and the rest of the Jets front office know better. New York had four picks last year after a handful of deals, and ended up with just three the year before when Tannenbaum pulled off two big draft- day trades to move up and take quarterback Mark Sanchez at No. 5 overall and running back Shonn Greene two rounds later. New York has the 30th overall pick this time around and Tannenbaum said the Jets will have about 10 players in mind to take at that spot & mdash; if they stay there. . .

AP' s Top 10 Derby prospects: Pletcher has 4 of ' em, AP' s Top 10 Derby prospects: Pletcher has 4 of ' em.

Monday, February 22, 2010 By RICHARD ROSENBLATT, AP Sports Writer.

Print. Bob and Todd' s excellent adventures carry on after a winning weekend in Kentucky Derby prep races. The exceptional results leave Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher training six of the horses in the AP' s latest Run to the Roses Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders. Baffert' s Lookin At Lucky remains No.

1 while awaiting his 3- year- old debut in the San Felipe at Santa Anita on March 13. Conveyance won the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, giving Baffert the No. 3 prospect as well.

Pletcher, meanwhile, hit the trifecta with victories in three Derby preps. Eskendereya romped by 8 1/ 2 lengths in the Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park, Discreetly Mine won the Risen Star by 1 1/ 2 lengths at the Fair Grounds, and Connemara took the El Camino Real by three- quarters of a length at Golden Gate Fields. The results leave Pletcher with four top- 10 horses _ No. 2 Eskendereya. . .

The casual bites in this neighborhood are almost always first- rate.

The century- old Molinari' s & nbsp; ( 373 Columbus Ave. , at Vallejo St. 415/ 421- 2337) makes delicious Italian sandwiches to order& # 8212; mortadella, salami, prosciutto& # 8212; that are great for toting to a bench in nearby Washington Square Park. So, too, does the aptly named Petite Deli & nbsp; ( 752 Columbus Ave. , between Filbert and Greenwich Sts. 415/ 398- 1682) , a one- woman operation where the customers rave about the egg- salad sandwich and the turkey club. If you prefer to eat indoors, grab a table at the modest Mario' s Bohemian Cigar Store & nbsp; ( 566 Columbus Ave. , at Union St.

415/ 362- 0536) , which no longer sells cigars but does offer a legendary meatball sandwich on focaccia. For good coffee, take a seat at the more than half- century- old Caff& # 232; Trieste & nbsp; ( 609 Vallejo St. , at Grant Ave. 415/ 982- 2605) , where you may also be serenaded by local opera singers; the jukebox- outfitted Caff& # 232; Puccini & nbsp; ( 411 Columbus Ave. , between Green and Stockton Sts. 415/ 989- 7033) , where big sandwiches, soups, and even pasta are served; or grab a sidewalk table at Caff& # 232; Greco & nbsp; ( 423 Columbus Ave. , near Vallejo St. 415/ 397- 6261) to enjoy espresso and one of the best versions of tiramisu in the neighborhood.

The northern edge of Nob Hill bleeds into the mean streets of the Tenderloin. But hidden here are some Vietnamese culinary gems, especially on Larkin Street. That' s where you can find Bodega Bistro & nbsp; ( 607 Larkin St.

415/ 921- 1218) , the neighborhood' s best Vietnamese restaurant, along with Pagolac & nbsp; ( 655 Larkin St. 415/ 776- 3234) , and Turtle Tower & nbsp; ( 631 Larkin St. 415/ 409- 3333) . Jacqueline Margulis makes only one thing at her small, charming Caf& # 233; Jacqueline & nbsp; ( 1454 Grant Ave. , between Union and Green Sts. 415/ 981- 5565) : tall, airy, gorgeous souffl& # 233; s, both savory and sweet.

She changes the menu regularly, offering such irresistible classics as bittersweet- chocolate, strawberry, or Grand Marnier, all of them with creamy centers. For more creamy goodness, grab a buttery scoop of gelato at the venerable Gelato Classico & nbsp; ( 576 Union St. , between Stockton St. and Grant Ave. 415/ 391- 6667) , a slim spot with just a counter and no place to sit. Every flavor& # 8212; and there are many& # 8212; looks delicious, and the patient staff hands over a taste to curious customers& # 8212; which, face it, is everyone. The coppa mista, a wild swirl together of vanilla, chocolate, pistachio, and rum gelatos, is a house specialty, and a good way to satisfy the craving for multiple flavors.

PARIS - - Rafael Nadal excelled when he needed to most, winning the final two sets against John Isner on Tuesday to advance to the second round at the French Open with a 6- 4, 6- 7 ( 2) , 6- 7 ( 2) , 6- 2, 6- 4 victory. PARIS - - Rafael Nadal excelled when he needed to most, winning the final two sets against John Isner on Tuesday to advance to the second round at the French Open with a 6- 4, 6- 7 ( 2) , 6- 7 ( 2) , 6- 2, 6- 4 victory. The five- time champion, who is 39- 1 at Roland Garros, played a five- set match at Roland Garros for the first time in seven visits. " Always it' s very, very close match against John because with his serve he arrives to the tiebreak and you play under pressure all the time, " Nadal said. " For moments in the tiebreak, I didn' t play very well. I was probably too nervous. " Nadal last lost a set at the French Open in 2009, when he was eliminated by Robin Soderling in the fourth round.

He had never previously dropped a set in the first or second round. The top- seeded Nadal is trying to equal Bjorn Borg' s record of six French Open titles. Also advancing to the second round were Australian Open finalists Andy Murray and Li Na, as well as Maria Sharapova.

Later Tuesday, Kim Clijsters was schedule. . .

This beige- and- orange California Mission- style hostelry is one of the most lavish hotels in the airport corridor. Set on the bay, with clear vistas of airplanes flying above San Francisco in the distance, the building' s focal point is a nine- story atrium and tropical garden showcasing exotic towering palms, bamboo and banana plants, and koi- filled ponds all crowned by a waterfall. The property was renovated in 2007, and each suite has a living room with work area, flat- screen TVs, microwave, a sleeper sofa, and bedroom; kitchenettes are conveniently located between each suite' s two rooms. Rates include a complimentary cooked- to- order breakfast, evening cocktails, and free access to the business center. low rates, luxurious accommodations. no standard rooms, no concierge. www. sfoburlingame. embassysuites. com. 340 suites.

In- room: kitchen, Wi- Fi. In- hotel: restaurant, bar, pool, gym, parking, some pets allowed. Breakfast.

Mirrors and polished wood and other old- time flair adorn New York' s most famous Irish bar, a redbrick brawler of a joint.

Steeped in Hollywood lore— Steve Mc.

Queen was once a regular, and scenes from the 1945 movie were shot here— Clarke' s draws in the . . . Maybe you' ve been to the exclusive Pacha clubs in Buenos Aires, Ibiza, and London. Congratulations. But the jewel in the crown of the Pacha empire may well be here. Assuming you pass muster to enter, you' ll find four stories' worth of high- tech fittings . . .

Adjacent to the Plaza Hotel sits the Paris — a rare stately remnant of the single- screen era. Opened in 1948, it retains its wide screen ( and its balcony) and is a fine showcase for new movies, often foreign and with a limited release. . . .

Those who crave their cocktails with a little cloak- and- dagger will flip over PDT ( which stands for " Please Don' t Tell" ) .

Housed below the unassuming hot- dog joint Crif Dogs, this pseudo- speakeasy can be reached only through a phone booth on the main . . . Modeled after an officers' club in what' s now Myanmar, the Pegu manages to feel expansive and calm even when packed.

The well dressed and flirtatious come here partly for the exotically lovely surroundings, but primarily for the cocktails, which are . . . Performance Space 122 ( P. 122) became a launching pad for now well- recognized talent like Karen Finley, Spalding Gray, Ann Magnuson, and Eric Bogosian back in the day, and continues to offer a dazzling repertoire of performance from the fringe. Their . . . Off Williamsburg' s beaten path, this bar has a retro feel, a friendly crowd, and cheerful bartenders.

The back room, smaller than a subway car, hosts intimate music performances nightly.

Brainy hipsters come here for spelling bees and bingo, and the . . .

Allegedly the place where that great transplanted New Yorker O. Henry wrote his sweet tale ( in the booth up front) , Pete' s has charm to spare even today, when it' s crowded with locals enjoying a beer or a ( fantastic) burger. www. petestavern. com. Subway: . . . Playwrights Horizons is known for its support of new work by American playwrights.

The first home for eventual Broadway hits such as and Wendy Wasserstein' s , this is where you will find the latest work from Craig Lucas, Doug Wright, and Edward Albee. . . . The Gansvoort Hotel' s slick rooftop bar would be worth visiting even without its mouthwatering views, though that helps.

The adjectives sleek and glossy could easily be illustrated by Plunge, where the lighting is soft, the furnishings are cool and comfy . . . Having settled into a new home hard by the Hudson in 2009, Poets House finally has a setting that rises to its theme: it is an open resource for all ages, one that offers a huge library and readings and events that exalt the art of poetry. . . . Lest you think that Hell' s Kitchen has no fine gay lounges, Posh has walls covered in fine canvases by local artists, trophies over the bar, ample room for kibitzing and dancing, plenty of neon decor, and hours that are " 4 pm to 4 am GUARANTEED. " Who says . . . This Russian retreat has more than 70 brands of vodka, including 10 house- infused flavored vodkas, which means your choice of martinis is nearly endless. And teetotalers need not feel left out, because just about anywhere will serve New York' s favorite . . .

Finely detailed wooden marionettes and hand puppets are on the bill at Puppetworks. Familiar childhood tales like and come to life most weekends in this 75- seat neighborhood theater. www. puppetworks. org. Subway: F to 7th Ave.

Movie lovers are quite attached to the Quad Cinema despite the patina of its early 1970s vintage— probably because the four teacup- size theaters feel so much like their own private screening rooms. A finely balanced selection of first- run art documentaries . . .