Notmuchlonger
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Plan on heading out to Napa this summer. Any restaurants you would recommend? Right now we got a few in mind.
You would do a great service to jumpstart the economy if you are going to visit the French Laundry Restaurant, as we previously discussed. And please tell us about your experience if you go.
Hey, NML, are you stopping at the Geysers? The old lady there, Olga, is a hoot. She predicts earthquakes, you know. If she's still there, I believe she will sell you a coke.Plan on heading out to Napa this summer. Any restaurants you would recommend? Right now we got a few in mind.
Hey, NML, are you stopping at the Geysers? The old lady there, Olga, is a hoot. She predicts earthquakes, you know. If she's still there, I believe she will sell you a coke.
Old Faithful Geyser of California
... and I've had the good fortune to eat at The French Laundry and many truly big name restaurants. FWIW...
If you're a "foodie" like DW and I, I think everyone should eat at one of the world's best restaurants - but once is enough for an LBYMer. TFL was about $600 with wine, tip and everything for a party of two. Clearly that's crazy, but that's what it costs to experience the work of one of the world's greatest, most influential chefs - worth it to me, once. You will see ingredients, preparation, service beyond your imagination if you know food. Don't think of it as dinner, it's a bucket list item for foodies. Cheers...
French Laundry is actually in Healdsburg or near there - that's a bit of a drive from Napa area.
Have a great time...
I'm from the Chicago area, sorry never been to Victoria & Alberts (Disney?). I used to live between Tampa & Orlando in the early 90's and there was nothing remotely comparable to TFL when I lived in the area, but maybe that's changed.If you have eaten at Victoria and Alberts how would you compare the two Midpack?
I only live about 2 hrs away. Might be a nice weekend thing to do. Earn me some brownie points with the missus.
Just wondering if anyone has anything to add to this thread as we are going to Napa next weekend and am looking for dining suggestions. Not sure we would be willing to part with the bucks required by French Laundry so any further suggestions at a lower cost would be appreciated.
Also nearby is "Brix", nice Sunday brunch, beautiful gardens, and allegedly the site of the Top Chef finale, airing this week and next.