Headed to Napa in October

That’s jf. Is French better than brix

Yes, French Laundry is the gold standard, but you have to get reservations 6 months out and it's a tasting menu that runs about $400/person. Brix is good. Bistro Jeanty is good, but on the pricier side. Mustards Grill is good. As someone else mentioned, Bottega is good. You can't throw a rock out there and not hit a good restaurant. It's just all degrees of how much you want to spend.

Agreed with all other suggestions in this thread.

Will also add Farmstead at Longmeadow. Pretty laid back, incredible food and won’t break the bank (relatively speaking).

ETA: yes, FL is better than Brix. FL is better than most restaurants in America. I would remove it from consideration because you’ll likely not get in and it will probably blow your budget. It’s a bucket list kind of trip that you need to plan for many months in advance (typically).

Just got back Friday. Ate at Bouchon, Cole's Chophouse and Brix. Brix was my favorite.

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Headed to Napa in October
Rec me some good places to eat.

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If you don't mind a 30 minute drive south of Napa to Crocket, CA. go to " The Dead Fish". Reserve a table on the patio overlooking the Carquinez Strait and San Pablo Bay. Great food and amazing atmosphere and views.

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French Laundry reservations are done a little differently. On the 15th of the month before you plan to go they release reservations via Tock online. In theory you can try to get a reservation in September for October. Of course you need to be on there the second the reservations are released and act quickly. If money is an issue than you likely will not go there. It is a once in a lifetime type meal for most people.

I would suggest Ad Hoc or Bouchon for lunch. Some wineries let you picnic so you can get food and eat there. We went to Bouchon bakery and got breakfast and lunch for the day. Oak bills Grocery is great too. L Making sure to eat lunch is crucial. Auberge du Soleil for sunset, you can go to bar area and enjoy a few items there if dinner is too expensive.
Most important thing is just relax and enjoy.

Just got back Sunday. Will give you my review and thoughts.

Stayed at the Westin Napa. Nice property, pretty locked down. I paid for a larger suite and enjoyed the extra room. The hotel was clean but very limited in services. It was nicely located within walking distance to downtown but far enough away to be quiet.

Restaurants:
Torc- Downtown Napa- cool vibe, great food, small portions, great wine

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch- amazing food and nice outdoor setting; great service

Cole’s Chop House- really good steaks, nice wine list, and solid service

Auberge Du Soleil- best meal of the trip; unreal view, food, and service; strongly recommend

Ristorante Allegria- mediocre... wouldn’t eat again

Model Bakery- did breakfast to go there both days; quick and easy, not cheap but good

Drinks
-Pierson Meyer- small shop and did a tasting with the owner in an intimate setting... recommend it

-Caldwell- hands down best experience; tasting ended up being 9 wines and a great cheese and meat spread in a cave; strongly recommend it

ACME Wine Shop- in St Helena, nice selection with informed staff; bought two bottle

Happy to share anything else. Wife (no pics) and I had an amazing trip.

No Ramiro was there and did it this time. Wife and I went and another couple booked the same time. They were freaking hammered.

1683 Airline Drive, Kennah, Brah

It’s open tomorrow at 8:00 am, why wait until October?



Have fun whenever you go!