Memorable Culinary Journey Through The France’s Burgundy Region At RN74 In San Francisco

RN74

Embark on a delectable culinary journey that highlights the cuisine and wine of France’s Burgundy region when you dine at RN74. Located in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood, the restaurant is appropriately named after Burgundy’s famous highway, Route Nationale 74. In addition to a carefully curated selection of wines from regions of Burgundy and beyond, RN74 boasts an impressive menu that fuses the sophistication of French cuisine with the modernity of American influences.

Wild Gulf Snapper Crudo ($17)

Start the journey with Wild Gulf Snapper Crudo ($17). This refreshing dish features three slices of fresh snapper sashimi topped with thinly sliced green apple, beets, beech mushroom, wild herbs, and a sprinkle of spicy cayenne for an additional kick to the senses. The spoonful of caviar on top of the snapper, as well as the white soy vinaigrette, provides savory balance to the dish.

Hand-Cut Chitarra Pasta ($22)

Another highlight from the appetizer menu is the Hand-Cut Chitarra Pasta ($22). Accompanying a bed of al danta pasta are braised clams, guanciale (Italian cured meats), uni, and razor clam shell filled with crunchy breadcrumbs. The foamy uni carbonara sauce on the side is rich and creamy, presenting the perfect enhancement to the dish.

Smoked Bone Marrow ($16)

Don’t forget to order the Smoked Bone Marrow ($16) for the table. The dish may be a bit too rich and heavy for one person to enjoy, but perfect to share. The bone marrow, topped with smokey oxtail marmalade, Vadouvan butter, and lemon confit with thickly sliced, toasted sourdough bread on the side, oozes so much intense flavors as it melts in your mouth.

Porchetta Style Rabbit Pate ($18)

By far the most beautiful and colorful item on the menu, the Porchetta Style Rabbit Pate ($18) is a unique dish that resembles a savory yule log cake. The smooth and creamy rabbit pate packs bits and pieces of carrots, peas, and asparagus. It is wrapped in crispy prosciutto and topped with generous shavings of truffle. On the side are crispy, tempura fried sweetbreads in sweet and sour sauce and pickled vegetables over lyonnaise vinaigrette.

Caramelized Scallop Bouillabaisse ($36)

The name Caramelized Scallop Bouillabaisse ($36) is somewhat of a misnomer. While the plump scallop, which is seared perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy, almost raw on the inside, is certainly delicious, there is much more deliciousness contained in this bowl of bouillabaise than what the name indicates. The stuffed Monterey baby squid, giant gulf prawn, and nori crouton all accentuate the dish. The broth, however, could have been seasoned with slightly less salt as it unfortunately overpowered the seafood.

Coffee-Brinded Duck Breast ($36)

Even though the dish lacks intense coffee flavor, the Coffee-Brinded Duck Breast ($36) highlights an interesting interplay between savory and sweet with medium rare duck breast, blood orange sauce, and puree of butternut squash. The leanness of the duck breast is also accented by the slightly fattier, but much more tender confit of duck leg.

Mont Blanc Aux Noyer ($11) and Verrine Au Citron Et Au Pastis ($11)

Wrap up this fabulous culinary journey with delicate yet rich desserts. Mont Blanc Aux Noyer ($11) features apple compote and vanilla creme that has the softness and creaminess of soft serve ice cream, all sandwiched by a wall of crunchy walnut tuile. The deconstructed Verrine Au Citron Et Au Pastis ($11) is a refreshing lemon mousse dessert with layers of star anise cremeux and moist anise cake. This concludes the unforgettable trip along the delectable menu of RN47, but there are many roads not taken - and I will certainly come back for more.