What is the best restaurant in the United States-cost no object.
#43
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Been to many places mentioned and most are wonderful but The French Laundry is the best and most consistant.
http://www.sterba.net/yountville/frenchlaundry/
http://www.sterba.net/yountville/frenchlaundry/
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For new Dave:
Dinner at the White Barn Inn is prix fixe. It is currently $81 per person, not including tax, tip, and beverage. The moderate wine is appx $50-$75 a bottle. So I'd guess a typical bill for two people would be about $250-$300. I'll let a west coaster report on French Laundry.
To original Dave: Although my meal at the WBI was truly spectacular, I've found destination meals are often a disappointment. I'm not sure why... Does the reputation exceed the actuality? Does the anticipation put a damper on the reality? I think you have a really cool idea, but I would try to hit a gourmet capital for a few days, and then explore several places (and probably add a few pounds!) So, I'd probably consider California Wine Country, Paris and/or Provence, and oddly, Anguilla. Of course, NYC is always an option... but I'm not a city-lover.
Please let us know what you decide! After a casual read, it looks like French Laundry is winning. When are you deciding? And when are you going?
Dinner at the White Barn Inn is prix fixe. It is currently $81 per person, not including tax, tip, and beverage. The moderate wine is appx $50-$75 a bottle. So I'd guess a typical bill for two people would be about $250-$300. I'll let a west coaster report on French Laundry.
To original Dave: Although my meal at the WBI was truly spectacular, I've found destination meals are often a disappointment. I'm not sure why... Does the reputation exceed the actuality? Does the anticipation put a damper on the reality? I think you have a really cool idea, but I would try to hit a gourmet capital for a few days, and then explore several places (and probably add a few pounds!) So, I'd probably consider California Wine Country, Paris and/or Provence, and oddly, Anguilla. Of course, NYC is always an option... but I'm not a city-lover.
Please let us know what you decide! After a casual read, it looks like French Laundry is winning. When are you deciding? And when are you going?
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French Laundry! I have had the pleasure of dining there 3x and each time was flawless in every way! The menu has a few different options but I think dinner for two, with wine (moderate)tax and tip ran us about 400 dollars. The website above has samples of the menus. It brought back memories!
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The French Laundry is a wonderful dining experience. My husband's salary makes up for mine thank goodness or else we never would of eaten there. Another restaurant I enjoy is Casanova in Carmel. It's French Italian and much lighter on the pocket book.
By the way I believe either phonically or phonetically are correct.
I do think it would be nice if the President had a greater command of his native tongue.
By the way I believe either phonically or phonetically are correct.
I do think it would be nice if the President had a greater command of his native tongue.