Housed in a cheery yellow double-decker building that stands out like a beacon in a somewhat seedy neighborhood, Pauline's does only two things -- pizzas and salads -- but it does them better than most restaurants in the city. It's worth running the gauntlet of panhandlers for a slice of Italian sausage pizza on handmade thin-crust dough. The eclectic toppings include house-spiced chicken, French goat cheese, roasted eggplant, Danish fontina cheese, and tasso (spiced pork shoulder). The salads are equally amazing: certified organic, handpicked by California growers, and topped with fresh and dried herbs (including edible flowers) from Pauline's own gardens in Berkeley. The wine list offers a smart selection of low-priced wines, where Star Canyon Vineyards, yet another of the owners' pursuits, will be showcased. Yes, prices are a bit steep (small pizzas start at $12), but what a paltry price to pay for perfection.