Ad Hoc (Yountville, CA)
I’ve been to Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc twice before (with the last visit over five years ago) and been to Addendum once, earlier this year. While looking for a brunch spot for a large party, Ad Hoc came up as the popular choice.
Redd Wood (Yountville, CA)
Redd Wood 6755 Washington St Yountville, CA 94599 Dining date: 5/24/15 Yountville might as well be called Kellerville from a food perspective since Thomas Keller’s restaurants here clearly dominate the national headlines (and for good reason). However, Yountville is home to many other recognized chefs and restaurants including this one. Redd Wood opened in 2012,…
Addendum (Yountville, CA)
Addendum 6476 Washington St Yountville, CA 94599 Dining date: 5/25/15 Addendum opened in 2011 behind Ad Hoc serving picnic favorites on Thursdays through Saturdays for lunch (Spring/Summer only). It’s easily the most approachable way to try some of Thomas Keller’s food in Yountville since it doesn’t require making a reservation and is very family-friendly. Food is…
The French Laundry (Yountville, CA) [2]
The French Laundry 6640 Washington St Yountville, CA 94599 Dining date: 5/24/15 I’ve been lucky enough to visit The French Laundry a handful of times. It’s always a memorable experience with delicious food, precise execution, and warm service. This most recent visit was thanks to a reservation I was able to obtain when the restaurant’s reservation…
Oenotri (Napa, CA)
Oenotri 1425 1st St Napa, CA 94559 Dining date: 5/23/15 Oenotri has been a popular spot for Italian food in Napa since opening in 2010. The restaurant combines the flavors of southern Italy and with local Napa Valley produce for a unique Cal-Italian blend. Much of its produce is sourced from its own garden, breads are…
Stones Throw (San Francisco, CA)
Stones Throw 1896 Hyde St San Francisco, CA 94109 Dining date: 12/28/14 For the past number of years, my cousins and I have taken my grandma out for a birthday dinner over the Christmas holiday. This year, we decided on a restaurant in close proximity to my grandmother, Stone’s Throw in the Russian Hill neighborhood….
Osso Steakhouse (San Francisco, CA)
Osso Steakhouse 1177 California St San Francisco, CA 94108 Dining date: 12/27/14 Each year, my dad takes my grandmother and my aunt out for an elaborate birthday dinner. This year, Osso Steakhouse was chosen as the spot. The restaurant opened earlier in 2013 by a restaurant group with a number of concepts around the Bay Area…
R&G Lounge (San Francisco, CA)
R&G Lounge 631 Kearny St San Francisco, CA 94108 Dining date: 12/24/14 One of the most popular (if not the most) restaurants in San Francisco’s Chinatown is R&G Lounge. It’s been around for almost 30 years, but has gained more widespread fame/popularity in recent years as it’s been featured on TV (most notably by Anthony…