And in front of us, were the views photographed below. We are guessing that he just likes to keep a close eye on all of his businesses at all times. On the walls, we saw screens that showed live footage of the kitchens in Keller’s other restaurants around the country. Almost like a choreographed dance, they were somehow able to quickly maneuver around appliances and each other, with immense confidence and focus.īehind us was a station where Keller himself typically stood on an average day, which gave him a great view of everything happening in every inch of the kitchen. I witnessed the most spotless kitchen I’ve ever seen, and an extremely busy, yet well-organized and friendly staff bustling around. Being that the restaurant is small, I never could have imagined how large the kitchen would be, or how many staff members it would take to run the place. When visiting a restaurant this highly regarded and well-managed, you often wonder what has to go on behind the scenes to insure the type of success. I’m not sure if everyone is offered this experience before leaving or if we just got incredibly lucky, but it was fascinating. And we promise that you won’t be disappointed.Īnd as if the fantastic attentive service and delicious food wasn’t enough Before we left, we were approached by the man himself, Thomas Keller, and given a tour of the restaurant’s kitchen. Keller’s masterful skills, combined with the restaurant’s unique eclectic take on American-inspired French cuisine, charming atmosphere, excellent service and fabulous location in the romantic Napa Valley has made it a go-to destination that people plan entire trips around, and reserve for ultra special occasions.įor anyone planning on visiting this restaurant sometime in the near future, here is the rundown of our experience. The French Laundry is a 3-Michelin star restaurant, that while established in 1978, came to prominence after its current head chef Thomas Keller purchased it in 1994. So when the opportunity to visit The French Laundry opened up for the 23rd, we were thrilled.
We already knew that our Christmas trip to Napa Valley was going to be incredible, with the discovery of wineries that specialize in whites and sparkling whites (my stomach can’t handle the reds,) and the opportunity for my parents to finally meet his mother and brother on Christmas Eve. This past holiday season, Steven and I were lucky enough to visit a restaurant that people all over the country have on their foodie bucket lists: The French Laundry in Yountville California.
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