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 Bon Appetite!! |
540 Main Street Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 252 8115 http://www.angele.us/ |
Wish to work up an appetite? Just visit Angèle and look through the menu—you won't know what to order by the time you're done, because your growling tummy will prove to be a major distraction! A family restaurant with a wholesome atmosphere, Angèle is always inviting, and the food blends ancient French recipes with modern tastes, making sure that your dining experience is worthwhile. As for the wines, well, you're in Napa, so you know you can expect nothing but the best! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spectacular French bistro |
6510 Washington Street Napa Valley, CA 94599 United States +1 707 944 0103 http://www.bistrojeanty.com philippe@bistrojeanty.com |
The neighborhood French bistro has won numerous awards - it was named top ten of the Bay Area by Gourmet Magazine and best 20 of San Francisco by Zagat Survey. Locals flock here nightly, while tourists are abundant during the weekends. The decor is rustic, taken right out of the French countryside. The service is attentive and knowledgeable. The menu pays homage French home-style cooking. The Coq au Vin is a knockout. The chicken and the mushrooms are engrossed with the rich flavor of the red wine reduction sauce. The dish is presented in a pristine white serving bowl, a beautiful contrast to the vibrant burgundy color of the dish. No trip to Bisto Jeanty is complete without the Citron Givre, lemon sorbet. This desert showcases the chef's personality and commitment to refined homey foods. The lemon sorbet is served in a hollowed lemon, presumably the same lemon used to make the sorbet. The lemon is plated whole, reconstructed on the plate. The presentation is whimsical and the sorbet is a perfect balance of sweet and tart. Throw in a world-class wine selection and you have completed a wonderful dinner by a renowned chef from the Champagne region of France. In 2007, the inaugural year of the Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country, Bistro Jeanty was awarded a Michelin Star. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Culinary delight |
6534 Washington Street Napa Valley, CA 94599 United States +1 707 944 8037 http://www.frenchlaundry.com/ llopez@bouchonbistro.com |
Chef/owner Thomas Keller continues his commitment to local, fresh, seasonal foods. At Bouchon, in quaint Yountville, the focus is on the art of casual Parisian bistro, home cooking. The decor, in bistro fashion, is simple and yet elegantly modern. The dinning room is dimly lit, complementing the vibrant burgundy color-palate of the décor. The atmosphere is warm, inviting and always lively. The staff works in unison, leaving no glass empty. Bouchon, is where locals, and tourists crowd on weekends, flock for a good time and meal - always filled with laughter and joy. The zinc bar is ever so crowded with patrons waiting to be seated and those seeking for a cocktail. The food and plating have no frills or fuss, instead the concentration is on the meal. Presentation accentuates technique. In other words, the focus is how precision in technique brings to life ordinary food, like chicken in the Poulet Rôti. The roasted chicken is lightly seasoned and basted in its own juice -after it is roasted, adding moisture to the already tenderized skin. The chicken skin, a sun-kissed golden brown, is crispy and flavorful. The kitchen excels on comfort foods like French onion soup, quiches and French fries. The Pommes Frites are perfectly fried, while the interior of the French fry remains moist. The magic here is the ability to turn everyday ingredients into refined meals through the attention to deal. Profiteroles are the best way to end your meal: golden-flaky puff pastry is filled with homemade vanilla ice cream drowning in chocolate sauce – served table-side. Reservations are required, especially on weekends when the entire Napa Valley is overwhelmed with tourists. In 2007, the inaugural year of the Michelin Guide San Francisco, Bay Area & Wine Country, Bouchon was awarded a Michelin Star. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Linger on… |
1000 Main Street Napa Valley, CA United States +1 707 256 3232 http://www.cafesocietystore.com/ info@cafesocietystore.com |
Ever get the feeling that you're wanted to leave the minute you're done with a meal? This place is the opposite. The owner actually wants you to linger, relax and slow down. This café wishes to bring Europe to America, even the furniture is original Maison Gattie. Take delight in this simple eatery, which figures food from all parts of Europe (even the Angelina's chocolat chaud from Paris hmmm!). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The French Connection |
417 Healdsburg Avenue Napa Valley, CA 95448 United States +1 707 433 1913 http://www.costeaux.com/ info@costeaux.com |
Since 1923 Costeaux French Bakery & Cafe, has delighted the whole of Napa and Sonoma county with delicious French delicacies. The cafe is famed for its artisan breads especially sourdough bread, desserts and cakes. The cafe also caters events like weddings and supplies lunch boxes. If you like to have breakfast the French way, head here. The menu here changes to incorporate the seasons best on the plate, also alfresco dining is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Flawless Cuisine, Rustic Setting |
6640 Washington Street Napa Valley, CA 94599 United States +1 707 944 2380 / +1 800 944 1224 (Toll Free) http://www.frenchlaundry.com/ |
San Francisco locals are ignoring the city's best restaurants to flock to this countryside jewel, considered to be one of the best establishments in America. According to reports, reservations should be made at least two months in advance. The exquisite American-French food defies description or convention. Appetizers include Poached Moulard Duck, Foie Gras au Torchon with Port-braised Mission Fig, and Adriatic Fig Salad. Entrees include Sirloin of Fallow Venison wrapped in Applewood and Smoked Bacon with sweet carrot puree. The French Laundry's extraordinary food is exceeded only by its excellent service. Patrons are always impressed by the breath and depth of knowledge of Master Sommelier Paul Roberts, whose recommendations are as tasteful as they are informative. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Napa Valley Innovation |
807, Main Street Napa Valley, CA 94559 United States +1 707 252 4474 http://www.pilarnapa.com/ pilier@comcast.net |
At Pilar, located in downtown Napa, innovation is the name of the game. The lunch menu, while paying homage to home cookin' with items as simple as a ham 'n' cheese sandwich, also features inventions as exotic as crab tostadas and lamb lasagna. At dinner, meals are a bit less linguistically whimsical, but no less elegant. Venison flank steak, pan-fried sand dabs and day boat scallops are just a few of the choice offerings you might find on a visit to this culinary mecca. Dessert brings a whole selection of favorites, once again perked up with helpings of fresh fruit and other bits of goodness. Don't forget the expertly assembled beer and wine lists. Also, Pilar offers cooking class for a $35 fee. Visit their website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A stroll through Provencia |
641 Main Street Napa Valley, CA 94574 United States +1 707 963 6191 http://www.patinagroup.com/pin... pinotblanc@patinagroup.com |
If you love French cuisine, this is one restaurant that you should not miss out on. Styled upon a classic French Inn, the interiors are filled with provencial knick knacks and Rattan furniture. It has great outdoor seating including a fireplace - an ideal place to sit back with a glass of wine and debate on life's travesties. The menus are limited in quantity but definitely not on quality. So try the House-made Pinot cheeseburger or the Croque Madam (a ham and cheese sandwich with a fried egg) or the luscious Cavatappi pasta. No self respecting French restaurant would not have cheese on its menu and Pinot Blanc has a menu full; from Brin D'Amour (from Corsica) to Vacherin (Cow's milk cheese). Review © 2007, Wcities |
