well i managed to snag a 9:15 dinner reservation for french laundry in august. but now i’m starting to get a little worried about whether we’ll get the full 'french laundry experience' with a 9:15 seating. is dinner a...

This was my second time dining at FL – my first dinner was 8-9 years ago. And somehow luckily for me, both the reservations were procured by someone else! We arrived a few minutes early and walked around their pretty...

I wasn’t quick enough to reserve at French Laundry for Saturday night October 16. All booked within the hour this morning. We’re dining at Bouchon on Friday. Any suggestions for Saturday dinner in the area?

From Michael Bauer’s 1994 review of the French Laundry: "At the new French Laundry there is no a la carte menu; diners choose from either a four- ($44) or five-course menu ($49), with as many as five choices in each...

Went yesterday to the French Laundry. Like many who have reported, the experience was very impressive: precision food, service and presentation. My favorite courses were the foie gras (on artichoke hearts) and the “mac and...

I am going to California in mid-July, for my b-day (important one...) and I wanted to celebrate at The French Laundry up in Napa. But they claim it is already all booked. What would be an equivalent choice in the L.A. area ? I am...

I haven’t, but it’s a book that I’ve been wanting to delve into for a long time. Please report back – maybe you can make this thread the French Laundry book report that we can add to as we try recipes!...

just decided on a trip to Napa Valley June 20-22, missed the 2 month in advance date for French Laundry. Does anyone have ANY tips on how we can have a meal there any time from dinner June 20th thru lunch time on June 22 (then we...

the bathroom, I noticed the waiters/runners hovering in the hallway, which reinforced my image of attentive service being provided. I like how there is a French Laundry garden across the street, but it seems like the exhaust from...

My friend secured reservations at French Laundry for 5/12. We all did the extended chef’s menu. Among the standouts were the: Oyster and Pearls “Sabayon” of Pearl Tapioca with Beau Soleil Oysters and White...

Anyone have any info on when this is opening?

Here’s a recent Sunday afternoon at 'The Laundry, shared with special friends, Samgiovese and his lovely wife, Ms. Giovese. With all of the fine dining I have been subjecting myself to these past few years, it was easy to...

at The French Laundry ranks up there with my finest meals at Daniel and Jean-Georges. Reservations, taken two months to the calender day in advance, were extremely difficult to get as their phone is always busy starting at 10am. I...

WE have been given a gift of dinner for 2 at Per Se or The French Laundry. We have reservations for both in the month of October, however, we can choose only one. Has anyone been to both, if so, could you help me make a decision?...

The following is taken from the FL website... "The French Laundry is temporarily closed for renovations and will be reopening in May 2004." "Our reservations office will resume taking reservation requests on April 15th via phone or...