Michael Grimm
It’s been called “the best restaurant in the world, period” by Anthony Bourdain. But a stunning renovation of the French Laundry shows there’s always room for improvement.
Chef Thomas Keller’s iconic Napa Valley restaurant has finally wrapped up a remodel that cost $ 10 million and began four years ago. The crown jewel is a new kitchen designed with special attention to ergonomics and acoustics, in order to make life easier for its award-winning chefs.
Take a look inside.
The French Laundry, located in Yountville, California, looks like a humble stone cottage from the street.
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But behind those shrubs is one of the world’s best restaurants. For $ 310 a head, guests choose between two prix-fixe menus that change daily and never repeat ingredients.
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In 2014, Chef Thomas Keller set out to remodel the wine cellar. But his ambitions grew even larger.
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