La Toque

How to Taste Your Way Through the Napa Valley | Eater

"For more than 40 years, La Toque has defined French dining in Napa. Here, chef Ken Frank blends the elegance of French cuisine with the boldness of the Californian palate with a seasonal, modern menu alongside an expansive wine list, which won The Grand Award. A great example of the decadence La Toque offers is their $60 grilled cheese for two made with Brillat Savarin and an ounce of shaved black truffle between two slices of pan de mie from St. Helena’s Model Bakery. They even offer a prix-fixe truffle tasting menu in January and July. There are multiple tasting and a la carte options — and while you could opt for the vegetable experience, don’t think that’s your escape from a decadent meal. The tasting menu starts with black truffle croquettes, reaches a peak with its buttery portobello mushroom pithivier, and ends with a Hukambi chocolate beignet served with rum ganache, coconut rum ice cream, and passion fruit caramel." - Lee Musho