The French Laundry
Fine dining restaurant · Yountville ·
Thomas Keller's refined fixed-price meals draw food lovers
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Thomas Keller's refined fixed-price meals draw food lovers
"When Thomas Keller ran Rakel in Soho (opened in 1986), I had the opportunity to try his food and found it notable for having real purpose—unlike the era’s tendency to scatter blueberries over everything, his dishes showed purposeful flavors, deliberate choices, and strong technique, which led me to propose writing about him for the Times magazine because I wanted to cover him before anyone else did." - Bettina Makalintal
"A three-Michelin-star restaurant in the heart of Napa Valley known for world-class tasting menus and a must-see stop for food-focused travelers who pair culinary splurges with scenic wine-country drives." - Sarah Rose Sarah Rose Sarah Rose is a journalist and the author of two best-selling novels. She was a news columnist at The Wall Street Journal and her features have appeared in Outside, The Washington Post, Travel + Leisure, Bon Appétit, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Yountville institution where the chef previously worked, contributing to the Michelin-starred résumé that informs his technique and refinement." - Paolo Bicchieri
"A world-renowned, Michelin-starred tasting-menu restaurant offering meticulously crafted, seasonal haute cuisine that makes for an extravagant, reservation-worthy evening for couples celebrating a special occasion." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"The Napa institution is still a fine-dining destination, with quite the waitlist, drawing food and wine lovers from around the world for $350-plus tasting menus. The French Laundry also has a Green Star designation. (3 stars)" - Eater Staff