The French Laundry Culinary Garden — Attraction in Yountville

I tried so hard to get this reservation. I’m a glad I did not. I went to Single Thread. It was amazing for my birthday. The staff were so attentive and welcoming of my service dog. I have dined at Per Se in Columbus Circle- it was wonderful and I was impressed by Kellers cuisine (2011) From what I have read- there is nothing new. Single thread was amazing and the people at French Laundry were kind of jerks about getting the reservation. I just felt it was much ado about nothing. I have dined at Michelin star restaurants in Paris and San Sebastián Spain ( my favorite- Arzak!) in spite of not actually eating here- I can strongly recommend Single Thread or any place in the Yountville area as v satisfactory and special ( North...

This is a relaxing, peaceful, delightful must do when in Yountville. Yes, it is the fuel for the overly expensive French Laundry Restaurant, but it is well done, maintained and cared for. They balance it with bees, flower, herbs, veggies, flower, chickens and much more. We love walking through the gardens just for down time, romantic time and grounding time... We will probably never eat at the French Laundry, I would rather donate the money to the hungry and find a good slice of pie or make my own yummy meal. These gardens are worth your time and I wish I had them in my back yard as a resource for...

An essential part of the French Laundry's prestige and quality control.

How many establishments are there where you can walk across the street and see right where your meal came from.

It's humbling to see the vegetables that decorated the wagyu in its rawest form. The notion itself is like watching dirt turning into gold.

I'm especially glad that there's such a strong emphasis on growing the best produce possible since vegetables are so often overlooked in meals, but it's the bitterness and subtle sweetness from vegetables that refresh the palate or complement the heavy fatty flavors of...