![]() ![]() Maybe all the reading up and hype that I had placed in my mind about this place ruined the actual real life experience. It wasn’t amazing that the sommelier picked out some really great wines for us. It wasn’t astonishing to me that my water glass was filled when it got empty, especially when the staff outnumbers the customers. I guess I’m fortunate to live in a part of the United States that offers a few restaurants with absolutely top notch service. I also read that I would never experience the level of service that French Laundry offers. It’s ironic though, because while the food is good, it isn’t anything so extraordinary that you can’t find it anywhere else. This is supposedly THE PLACE every self-declared foodie wants to be. No matter! We were there to have a fun and enjoy this coveted culinary hot spot! The décor is simple, the clientele was a little stuffy. Simple white tablecloths, grey carpet, grey upholstered chairs with a deep wood base, some greenery and a few white sconces. ![]() We were warmly greeted and taken upstairs to our table in the back. The 1900 historic building is completely unassuming, but we still took twenty pictures in front of the sign on the covered stone entrance. We were telling everyone we knew that we were finally going to experience the elusive and notorious French Laundry! It was the first time for our entire group of five and enthusiastic wouldn’t even begin to describe us. ![]() Thankfully, the week before our trip, a friend of a very good friend was able to get us in. Others, however, may have a more difficult time. This is also a man that can get into the place with just his name. The French Laundry- Yountville, CaliforniaĪnthony Bourdain calls it, “The best restaurant in the world, period.” But this is the man that also despises Alinea. ![]()
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