Got a few things from the bakery last week: - Chocolate bouchon ($1.75?): the size of a mini-muffin, it seems a cross between a rich chocolate muffin and a brownie. Deep chocolate flavor and not too sweet, I loved it. - Baguette...

If you are stuck in Yountville there are many many better choices than the Grille. We have had too many bad meals there – when does one learn? I think we have. I would even go to the Mexican place – Compadres I think...

Went to Bistro Jeanty for lunch last Tuesday. Walked in at 12:30PM and was seated immediately without a reservation (2 people). Requested one of the cute patio tables outside but they were full. We weren’t extremely hungry,...

but not for the unadventurous. Oh, also Bistro Jeanty. Good comfort food, French bistro-style. Right on the Main Street in Yountville so some strolling is possible too.

(frost that night) when I turned off the heater because the fan was keeping me awake. An extra blanket did the trick. Napa Valley Railway Inn 6503 Washington St. Yountville, CA 94599 707-944-2000 Btw, my friends stayed at Villagio,...

Ah, dinner at The French Laundry in early May. The restaurant had just been named the Number 1 restaurant in the world, voted on by 300 international chefs. In addition, they’d just received the James Beard Award for the...

One of my friends had cravings for the delicious blood sausage (boudain noir) at Bouchon (nice dark flavors, somewhat moist, and served with roasted apples and mashed potatoes) and dragged a little group up there for lunch...

I know these restaurants get discussed here a lot and I apologize for adding a new thread but it seems like people’s opinions of Napa restaurants vary through the season. I’ll be spending two nights in Yountville and...

We’ll be staying in Healdsburg for 4 days and Yountville for 3 days in August. Let me know what you think of our planned itinerary, additional suggestions, etc. I’m only planning one meal a day as we’ll likely...

I think you’d have better luck posting on the San Franscisco/Bay Area board, but I would suggest Bistro Jeanty in Yountville. It’s traditional french bistro fare and very good. Try the puff pastry tomato soup, its...

Hi there. My husband and I will be passing through the San Francisco area on a Wednesday. We have all day and would like to experience some local favorites. We generally tend to meander, and we’ll be meandering from the...

I heard on Gene Burns show that Cindy Pawlcyn was taking over the closed Diner in Yountville. Is it open yet? What will it be named, and what kind of food will be served?

We have two nights in Yountville and are assuming we won’t get into FL (pretty safe assumption since its within 60 days). Everything else is pretty wide open. We’re staying in town and want to walk (to avoid the...

Gordon’s in Yountville - closed Sunday & Monday. No reservations necessary nor taken. Where the locals go.

We’re putting together an event at French Laundry, I thought perhaps people outside the Bay Area might still be interested in driving in for this event. Click on the link below for more information.... Link:...