Well, I also failed this time, and American Express Platinum Concierge also failed (at the time in March for April reservations they did not have dedicated AmEx seats given limited capacity). I was admittedly quite buzzed/ drunk by the end of the meal from the delicious wines poured at dinner but also, folks, Napa wine tastings on a sunny hot day can catch up to you real fast and out of nowhere, stay hydrated and sober up before your once in a lifetime dinners. Is it worth it? I definitely think the base menu with a few supplements here and there is worth it. The food, mostly was fantastic, a few small misses, but over all delicious and all 3 of us agreed, the lamb was simply one of the best we had had and my aunt and uncle both normally dont eat lamb. The service is expectedly top-notch, the wine selection is incredible, the ambiance even during COVID and outdoor balcony dining was fantastic. Unless its for some super special event or menu, such as their seasonal Black Truffle and Caviar dinner. I dont think I’d necessarily go out of my way to come again, especially because of the stress in getting a reservation and the logistics of actually getting here. Did I think its 3-Michelin Star worth? No, everything was as expected and solid but nothing overly wowed me. So was it worth the experience? I would say, it lives up to its reputation and hype and worth checking out at least once. At first it seemingly was to be the same fate, but the internet helped change that. Further, every time I have ventured to the area and/or have had time in the Bay Area I have tried and failed at getting reservations at The French Laundry, Chef Thomas Keller’s ubiquitous Yountville restaurant. Not my first time, but that last time I was in Wine Country was circa 2014 or so, so it had been a while and actually in my prior visits I had not done Napa proper, mainly stuck to the Sonoma side. In April, I went out to the Bay Area to visit some family and friends, during this trip we had a 2 night getaway in Napa Valley. And now I have had some extra time to catch up on a few posts I had been meaning to do. Have not been traveling as much though that has slowly been changing.
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