(interior images courtesy of michaelmina.net)

michael mina's rn74 is a hop, skip and jump away from my office and its modern american fare and interpretations of regional french cuisine is the best thing to happen to the neighborhood.  from the unique menu to the gorgeous industrial and modern interior, this chic and sleek establishment transports you from the moment you walk through the doors.  you'll be captivated by the romantic, european train station environment and fall head over heels in love as soon as you take your first bite.

i come here often and luckily am able to sample the ever-changing, seasonal menu.  two of my current lunch favorites are pictured above: scrum-dilly-umptious grilled flatbread (topped with bacon marmalade, tomato, and pecorino) and soft-poached egg & sauteed pork belly (with fresh cranberry beans, charred tomato, and a crispy squash blossom).   there's nothing better (well, unless you're A and just experienced the real deal).  ;)

rn74.  301 mission street, sf.  www.michaelmina.net.