New SOMA Restaurant: RN74
Divided into two distinct areas — a wine bar and restaurant — RN74 offers a unique food and wine experience suitable for all guests, built around a world-class wine list and creative, modern, yet simple interpretations of regional French cuisine.
The wine bar setting is relaxed and social, with dishes presented in a simple, uncomplicated manner, creating a comfortable environment for enjoying a glass of wine from an extensive by-the-glass list, or a complete meal. In the restaurant, a more traditional coursed menu designed to pair with wine offers guests the opportunity to create their own unique gustatory experience. In both areas, the emphasis is on a menu of unique and exciting dishes designed to hold up to the beauty and complexity of the wines, without overwhelming the palate – presented in a rich, warm environment that blends the rustic earthiness and sensuality of wine with the modernity of an urban San Francisco setting. ‘The beauty of RN74 is that there will be something for all guests to easily experience – whether it’s a casual glass of wine with friends and quick bite at the wine bar or a more expansive dining experience in the restaurant,’ explains Wine Director and restaurant partner, Rajat Parr. It is designed to be an accessible dining destination for our guests to feel comfortable on any occasion — whether everyday during or after work, for a casual night out or for special occasions.
New Venue: Treasure Island's Pavilion by the Bay
Built by the federal government, Treasure Island was planned for and used as an airport for Pan American Airline's Pacific Rim service of flying boats. After the World's Fair 1939–40 Exhibition, the island was scheduled to be used as an airport when the Navy offered to exchange Mills Field on the San Francisco Peninsula near the city of Millbrae for the island. The City and County of San Francisco accepted the swap, and the airport was built at Mills Field.
Just opened, the Pavilion by the Bay is a state-of-the-art glass and steel structure with a white membrane roof and full air conditioning and heating. The ceiling is fully lined with a beautiful, French pleated canopy. Located in the middle of San Francisco Bay, on the famous Treasure Island, guests will be overwhelmed by the sweeping view through the Pavilion's dual-glazed tinted wall of windows, a view which includes the Bay Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and the entire San Francisco Skyline including Fisherman's Wharf. This view is absolutely unlike anything else in the City!
New Napa Restaurant: Bottega
Chef Michael Chiarello steps back into his clogs at Bottega Restaurant in Yountville, California, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Bottega, an "artist's workshop," serves as Chiarello's own craftsman's kitchen, from which he celebrates deep culinary roots. Chef Chiarello is acclaimed chef, Emmy-winning host of Food Network's Easy Entertaining, tastemaker behind NapaStyle and proprietor of Chiarello Family Vineyards as well as a longtime Napa Valley resident. Bottega showcases Chiarello's signature bold Italian flavors with a refined twist. Bottega's menu highlights the bounty of artisanal and house-made ingredients, as well as local produce. Bottega is part of the historic Vintage Estates located in one of the oldest wineries in the Napa Valley and is open for lunch and dinner.