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Anyone who makes a trip to the Napa Valley usually has two priorities\u2014wine and food. It is one of the best places in the world for a gastronomic experience (and I am lucky to live only 45 minutes away!). Most foodie conversations about this region inevitably include The French Laundry, a Thomas Keller\u2019s three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Eating here is on many people’s bucket list<\/a>, myself included. Though getting French Laundry reservations can be very difficult, and eating there is quite expensive, the experience was completely worth the time and money spent.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Getting Reservations at Napa’s The French Laundry
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What Exactly is The French Laundry?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A premier restaurant for fine French cuisine, The French Laundry is housed in a two-story stone cottage that used to be a French steam laundry at one point in time. Keller purchased the property in 1994, turning it into a world-class restaurant with delectable cuisine and impeccable service. It has won numerous accolades over the years and a three-star rating from the Michelin Guide, which means it has exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The multi-course tasting menu here changes on a daily basis and some of the ingredients are freshly sourced from the garden on the premises. Though, if you really want to relish in their dishes, dining here doesn\u2019t come cheap at a minimum of $325 per head!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Chef Thomas Keller<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A culinary genius, American-born chef Thomas Keller is the heart and soul behind The French Laundry. His excellence at his craft is evident from the multiple Michelin Stars that he has earned for his different restaurants including The French Laundry. He has also received the highest decoration in France\u2013a Chevalier of The French Legion of Honor. Keller\u2019s food journey started at a young age in a restaurant managed by his mother. Since then he has gathered his restaurant experiences in various places including France and New York City before helming The French Laundry in Yountville in 1994. His other restaurants include Per Se in New York<\/a> (his second 3-starred Michelin restaurant!), and Bouchon Bistro and Bakery.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Get a Reservation at The French Laundry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can pat yourself on the back for a job well done if you manage to get The French Laundry reservations\u2013yes, it can be that tough. Though with these few tips you will be dining in luxury sooner than you think.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n