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Moderately Priced French Laundry Alternatives
Posted on 8/2/18 at 8:23 am
Posted on 8/2/18 at 8:23 am
I'm finally going to French Laundry next week. My husband doesn't get it but he's indulging me. Anytime we meet people from the area when we travel, he always asks, what do you think about French Laundry, and those people always give recommendations of places they feel you can get just as good for less $$$. Unfortunately, I've never written any of these suggestions down except Auberge. He really would like to go somewhere for comparison. So where would you suggest?
Posted on 8/2/18 at 8:31 am to TigerGrl73
If you are just talking about putting sustenance in your stomach, there are certainly places you can go. And even fantastic meals. But the French Laundry is a special place. Auberge is probably just as expensive. There are other 3 star places like Meadowood, and plenty in San Fran. But not sure you will really save money eating there.
Other favorites in that general area of the world.
Redd
The Girl and the Fig
Bouchon
Bouchon Bakery
Last two been to other outposts and always had good meals.
Other favorites in that general area of the world.
Redd
The Girl and the Fig
Bouchon
Bouchon Bakery
Last two been to other outposts and always had good meals.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 8:44 am to TigerGrl73
Admittedly I have never been to French Laundry so I dont know what kind of magic happens in there, but I loved a couple of spots in Yountville. Bistro Jeanty and Bouchon, both in Yountville were really really good.
Also, I hear a really high-end place is the dining table at the Culinary Institute in St Helena.
Also, I hear a really high-end place is the dining table at the Culinary Institute in St Helena.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 10:37 am to TigerGrl73
Went to Auberge and spent $600 on wine, 2 tasting menus, and tip. Meal and the view were both incredible but don't believe you will be saving much by choosing Auberge.
Posted on 8/2/18 at 11:56 am to TigerGrl73
Posted on 8/4/18 at 8:26 am to TigerGrl73
FL closed for renovations in April of 2015. We lucked up and got a table right after they reopened as a lot of people tought they were still closed.
It was one heck of a dining experience. One of my kids did the vegetarian tasting menu. It was outstanding.
The following night, we wanted to go somewhere less painful in the pocket book and got a table at Bottega down the street. It was also very very good, at a fraction of the cost. They had a Dungeness crab pasta that I would definitely order again.
Also had lunch at Bouchon. Also reasonable prices and everything was well executed as you would expect from a Keller restaurant.
One a previous trip, had dinner at sunset on the balcony at Auberge du Soliel. Also a fabulous experience.
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You are going to have a great time. Please post a review when you get back.
Cheers!
It was one heck of a dining experience. One of my kids did the vegetarian tasting menu. It was outstanding.
The following night, we wanted to go somewhere less painful in the pocket book and got a table at Bottega down the street. It was also very very good, at a fraction of the cost. They had a Dungeness crab pasta that I would definitely order again.
Also had lunch at Bouchon. Also reasonable prices and everything was well executed as you would expect from a Keller restaurant.
One a previous trip, had dinner at sunset on the balcony at Auberge du Soliel. Also a fabulous experience.
LINK
You are going to have a great time. Please post a review when you get back.
Cheers!
Posted on 8/4/18 at 2:24 pm to TigerGrl73
Check out the French Laundry Cookbook by Keller from your local library. It will give you a preview of the deliciousness that will ensue.
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