3rd Cousin is an interesting restaurant in Bernal Heights - it has the feel of a typical small neighborhood restaurant but the cooking is much more elevated than what you would expect from such a place. The restaurant exists now for quite a few years but only recently really got some broader recognition as it became a “New Discovery” for Michelin. The cooking is on a one star level and nicely combines French, Italian and Asian influences. It has an a la carte menu but the tasting menu is the way to go to experience Chef Lutes cooking
Truffle honeynut squash & manila clams
Japanese buri, green apple, fermented radish, applenero
Fort Bragg uni creme brulee, reserved caviar, trout roe, yuzu tobiko, crostini
Maine diver scallop, wild rice & crab, delicata squash, romano bean, tom yum dashi
Lobster risotto
Porcini & truffle ravioli “francese”
Broken arrow axis venison loin, vegetable & bacon fricassee, celery root puree, black currant
A5 wine kobe, celery root puree, bok choy, cipollini, bordelaise
hojicha kanten, brokaw kiwi & citrus, pine & buckwheat granola
Chocolate “ho ho”, brandied cherries