What it's like to eat at The French Laundry
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- Опубликовано: 24 окт 2022
- In this episode, Eric visits the Napa Valley for his brother's 30th Birthday, and enjoys dinner at The French Laundry. FL has 3 Michelin Stars and is considered one of the best restaurants in the world. The head chef Thomas Keller is classically trained in french cuisine and it really shines at this restaurant. Hope you enjoy! Please subscribe and comment on whether you'd enjoy eating at this restaurant.
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Thank you for sharing your experience!
He dine there every week, and you pay his meals
Thanks for sharing!
Looks like fun!
I thought I wanted to go here but nah, nothing looked appetizing to me and the portions for the price no way.
😆 Clearly you've never: eaten this caliber of food; cooked anywhere near this quality of food; or understand anything about this kind of food.
Young Padawan, you have much to learn.
It’s my dream to eat there, one day I will!
Thanks. Now I don't feel Like I have to go.
"I tell ya, I hate small food ya know" 👌
What a celebration and great meal!
Nice to know that our governor was enjoying this while we were in lockdown.
Include the price per person with the bottles of wine included! It would help get a sense of what it's like to eat there
An estimate of the total cost of that dinner for 6 is $9000 without coffee, dessert wine, and any additional tip, although The French Laundry food prices include gratuity. The food was $700 per person and the wines averaged approximately $1100 a bottle.
@@theonlymrkevin I experienced a dinner with daughter in SF at season restaurant. Cost 1200(including gratuity) + extra tip. It's worth it. A good experience once in awhile. We don't do it often but occasionally. I also love to dine at Jules Verne eiffel tower. Price pretty much same but we have a nice view of Paris and an amazing service one of a kind
@@theonlymrkevin
The standard chef's tasting menu or tasting of vegetables is typically $350 per person.
The menu in the video was very special and not what most people would order.
@@Hippy2021 Saison.
@@jimklemens5018 Yes, but the title of the video then is a misnomer because the white truffle and wagyu courses added an additional $350 per person. And I doubt anyone leaves without ordering beverages. One need not order wines over $1000 per bottle, however. Wines are available by the glass. My estimate of the cost of this meal is closer to the actual price because I used the wine menu to find the vintage wines referenced in the video.
Duxbury island creeks at TFL, impressive!
9:09 - Wearing a white t-shirt to this dinner? WOW.
Was it a nicer experience during Covid when Newsom ate there or is it the same after the Covid restrictions? Asking for a friend
Teehee
I would have liked to see a photo of the bill for that dinner. I bet it was a doozie.
My guess is over $5,000, easily. Still hungry 😋
I believe the name French Laundry was adopted from the site, which was originallly, many decades ago, an actual French laundry. Keller turned over the location but kept the name. I'm sure not even he would pretend that he's serving actual French food.
Born and raised in Yountville, the French Laundry may have been a laundry at the start, but it was for sure a whore house for a very long time up until the early 1980's. The Veterans at the Vets home primarily frequented it. As kids when walking to school the ladies would be up on the the deck waving to the school kids as they walked to school. The location hosted many different trades but a whore house was one of its longest running venues. Thomas made it into a world class place for food but before that....well.
FL is definitely a unique experience. We dined there 6yrs ago and though we’ve been back to Napa several times since we’ve discovered other restaurants we prefer.
Cheers
Doc
Any recommendations? Please.
yes! please any other suggestions besides FL?
That is true too.
Le Dom ne letroit!!!!! 👍
I worked there as coffee sever and receptionist for a week and it wasnt fun. So i left becuase it was a high stress work environment and plus i was at nursing school. But eating there was alright but honestly i dont think people are missing out. As a local there are other restruants that are as good or better. I would say try it atleast once if you can. I am glad you got to enjoy it.
None of that food looked even edible to me. Nice artwork I guess....
Nice story !!! thank you so much for sharing ...
THE NEXT ONE WILL BE MY 7OTH! DECEMBER 20,2023⚜
Right off the bat...Just because it's your birthday does not give you a green light to wear a fucking tee shirt to a restaurant.
who cares what someone wears to a restaurant? The proprietor didn't care, why should you. I am glad you had a gastronomic delight.
You sound like the new woke liberal cry baby club!
The clothes dont make the man... Guess you truly dont believe in what you cup stands for you fuck.
Someone with no class.
The Gucci's white t-shirt is $430. They suggest you wear it inside-out so people can see the label.
Wow and a white t-shirt from Walmart very classy I must say,
A query? You go through the wines served in detail until you come to the dessert wine - which you do not elaborate on. A "first growth" could double your wine bill - if you ere able to appreciate it!
Did they recommend all the red wine paired with seafood?
Not included in video: $2000 per person 😂
Sorry, really sorry, but Cabernet with all that amazing seafood?!?? C'mon . . .
Thanks for sharing the experience. Pay no mind to these comments picking you and the FL apart. I'm glad to have a peak inside. Reading through the comments, I was surprised by the cost of the wine. I can really enjoy a $100 bottle of wine. Is there $1,000 worth of incremental enjoyment in a $1,100 bottle? My blue collar sensibilities would make it hard for me not to fixate on the cost. I think I would enjoy the experience best if I were left in the dark as to the price tag.
That would be my only stumbling block, let's say. I understand the food pricing. It seems insane at $1000 a head, but when you see the location (rates, taxes, electric, gas, water, etc, etc) the ingredients (a ridiculous high level of produce at a very high cost), the manpower needed (I cannot imagine the amount of staff and hours needed to pay them, never mind paying someone to perform at that skill level), equipment (good god - imagine the costs!!)...... and these are just the basics before they open the door and get one paying customer to start making a profit!! There'll be a million more costs not added there. (Laundry, cleaning, taxes, online output, accounting - you could go on forever!!) It frankly surprises me that it's only that amount per person. But, the mark up on that wine would be the killer for me. I simply couldn't do it.
@@matthewstephens6848 There is plenty of wine options on the menu. Anywhere from $60.00 a bottle into the many thousands. Local wines a priced reasonably with the more expensive wines at almost local retail shops pricing without the typical 3x or 4x restaurant markup.
How much was the meal per person?
I feel sorry for the dishwasher.
2:33 Three things:
1. WHERE IN PLUPERFECT EFFING HELL ARE THEY FINDING RATTES?! In forty-five years in Atlanta I have NEVER found Ratte potatoes in ANY specialty supplier from ANYWHERE! TELL ME SO I CAN SOURCE THEM!
2. If this small plate of Charcoal Grilled Japanese Wagyu is a single piece -- which it most likely is on a tasting menu -- then the word is "Blin," not "Blini," because Blin is singular and Blini is plural.
3. If their Blin is a small-diameter thick pancake then it is actually an "Oladya" (plural "Oladi"). This is a common mistake in the West. A Blin is a thin crepe made of buckwheat.
@@bluebirdhill1 Thanks! Have you have Ratte potatoes in Europe? If so, how do they compare with your own home-grown?
@@bluebirdhill1 I really appreciate your expert feedback! I am a vegetable-growing n00b, so I will ask my wife to handle this as per your instructions. And thanks for the sources, too. Have a great week, my friend!
How much did it cost?
I'm in the sevants quarters drowning as the ship sinks.
Did you see Gavin Newsome there?
lol I wonder how much time you spend like everyday typing in "French Laundry" into the YT search bar everyday, gettin' all mad 🤣
@@slofty I'll bet you love Gavin Newsom.
@@nancy9704 I don't know nor do I care who that is. Not everyone lives in the U.S. and speaks only English. Get a life.
I guess a white t-shirt qualifies as fine dining attire now?
If you can look as good in a $450 Gucci white pullover at 30 years old you can wear it too.
@@stevepotfora7461 it could be a $10,000 plain white shirt and still look low-class.
Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing. I have to mention though, the free YT music wasn't necessary and spoiled the vid. Your narration is superb and didn't need the elevator muzak.
Thanks for the feedback, we will keep it in mind the next time we do a similar video!
I'm having dinner here tomorrow. I'm so nervous. My guy works in the garden and won employee of the year otherwise we would never be able to afford this decadence
How was it? Smart of you to look up videos of what to expect! I had hope to dine there last year. My in laws advised us though that there are way better restaurants that are significantly less expensive (they explained that you are paying for name, hype, and 3 Michelin stars. I still wanted to go because it has held 3 m stars for over 15 years!!! Very few US restaurants can claim that!
@@Anna-ou5jv it was really nice experience. I think the food was amazing and the way they make you feel is really nice. We were greeted by name. They sang happy birthday to me. It was lovely. Probably wouldn't personally pay the hefty price but I loved the experience
Do I have to wear a mask there? I'll be dining with the Governor so it's obviously an essential event.
How much though?
I was there, he is the BEST, there is nobody like him
Does anybody have an idea what those big potato like looking Alba Truffles are worth, WOWWWW
I will never learn to like restaurants that insist on serving me what they want as opposed to what I want.
If you are a foodie, it's an experience, in general I do not like it either but there are a handful restaurants around the Globe I let them do it.
If you go the the French Laundry, you will learn that what they serve is what you want.
You don’t know what you want. They do.
Another video stated the vegetables that are ready in the garden drive the menu for the day.
How much was the dinner? $$$
We have a local chef who used to work there and he is so bougie and $$$.
First of all the reservation game they play at The French Laundry is absurd. Secondly, I prefer to order what I'm in the mood for....not accept what the chef decides to prepare that day. I enjoyed a similar (probably less costly) experience of a tasting menu with wine pairings at Meadowood in Napa a few years ago. It was an experience worth doing once, I guess, but the meal couldn't match some of the places where we dined in France, Italy, & Switzerland. Best pizza I've ever experienced was just at a family run place in Klosters.
Chris Kostow is pretty good.
They use ingredients from their own garden which is why it's chef menu.
Was someone wearing a t-shirt?
Did you surprise the birthday boy and pull him out of his apartment before he got dressed?
I'm with you -- it may have been a silk t-shirt but there's something about how the birthday boy was dressed that was "under-respectful" of the event -- but then again, 30 is pretty young these days, especially an American 30 -- but presumably, he felt loved that he was feted so lavishly -- at least I hope so.
Wot no chips?
Gotta work on your vocabulary here, man. Need more than "amazing," "incredible" and "really great." Give some perspective, describe the sensations.
Good note! I'll keep that in mind for the future.
@@hoffmanventures Yeah, need a bit of artfulness, appreciation, or it just seems like a tech guy who documents eating at restaurants that us poor souls can't
So, is this the whole experience? Everyone eats that many courses? Also, for those of us who might only dream of experiencing it, what’s the cost?
Well said .
@@th3highdruid if you have to ask, you can't afford it.
Brandon couldn’t find a collared shirt? Show some respect 🙄
Those folks are not getting into studio 54
The best cap in the video. The blond at the beginning
well aren't we so special
Get the chips and le nuggets
Why are some of them drinking cappuccino after a big meal? That would be offensive in a restaurant in Europe.
But they are not in Europe!!!!!!! 👍
Just ask Gavin Newsom.
The wines are way too old.
A white r-shirt to the French Laundry?!?? What happened to their dress code?!??
Who else is here because of the master of cynicism Mr. Anthony Bourdain? I’ve put this on my bucket list
Too pretenscious: do the table settings also include a magnifying glass so you can see the microscopic portions on your plates?
Fancy food for fancy rich people.
Interesting. I have always wondered about it. Sad to see that there is so much animal protein used, I thought given their location it would have more of an emphasis on produce than animals.
"Their" use of "quotation" "marks" in the "menu" is "annoying!" The chef created it and can name it whatever they want without reference to "so-called" culinary "conventions."
No descriptions of tastes.Did you like them? Did you dislike any? All look similar .Every wine bottle looks the same too. Would not encourage me to spend money there
Every wine bottle looks the same. LOL.
They got a lot of free publicity which will garner big profits, with the right AI algorithms, otherwise will prove costly.
Birthday Boy in a T? Seriously?
Awww! Settle down snowflake!
@@gabrielneedham7848 aren't you an angel...
Sorry to say too high priced and it seems I would be still hun at the end of this expensive meal
Not my thing, does not look good , cost?
Too much for too little!!! 👍
Brandon got all dressed up in a white T-shirt? It’s kind of disrespectful to the other patrons.
they took that white shirt off the line cook because he came in a tank top and flip-flops...
if someone feels disrespected from a t shirt then they have bigger problems in themselves they should evaluate
I would have thought they have a dress code
I was expecting real French food, as a French citizen it is NOT French food but a fusion between East and West foods…so the name of the restaurant does not represent what they really serve…unfortunately in the USA they put the name of French food to anything that is served a bit fancy…REAL FRENCH FOOD MY DEAR is something much different.
The restaurant is not named "The French Laundry" because it emulates french food. Do some research. typical snooty french jerk. take a look at your country. falafal is the new french cuisine. too bad. oh, and tour d'argent sucks now
No one goes there expecting it to be a laundry or expecting it to be French. If you expect either of those you have not done due diligence before spending $7000 on a meal. Google is your friend, the restaurant is located on the site of a former laundry run by a French family.
It was a French laundry before it became a restaurant.
Did you also hand in your soiled linens at reception?
dude looks like jared leto
I pity the dishwasher,maybe some nice paper plates would help.
Does anyone else hate truffles?, ( except for the chocolate)
White tee shirt to a Michelin restaurant?, have some class.
I hate it when I go to a real expensive restaurant and some dude walks in with shorts and a tee shirt.
I just dine last night at the Felix trattoria in Venice LA. A 160 dollars truffle pasta. But it's amazingly good. The waiter told us ahead of time the price to make sure we're okay with it. Very nice service also. Pay a lot, 450 for 2 but no complain
do you lose sleep over what they were wearing too? lol kinda funny how they can eat at the same place as you and get the same experience with casual attire. oh no the horror!
Looks like mostly sea food, which I hate.
Personal I was disappointed thanks for giving me a look something else I can skip that has been totally over rated
There isn’t a dress code for guests? A t shirt? Come on!
A place for insecure people to tell other insecure people they ate there.
I KNOW I SHOULD NEVER ASK . HOW MUCH. SO ,I CAN COME PREPARED...🤭👍SHOULD I SELL THE HOUSE. WHEN I TURNED 50 MY FAMILY DROVE ME FROM SPRINGFIELD , MA. TO BOSTON BY LIMO TO THE 4TH OLDEST RESTAURANT IN BOSTON. LOCKE-OBER. MY FAMILY SPENT 1800.OO PLUS TIP ON DINNER. THE CHEF MADE A DOUBLE BAKED ALASKA (TWO BREASTS WITH TWO VERY LARGE BLUE CANDLES STICKING OUT). I WAS A MESS AS THE SIX WAITERS WALKED THROUGH THE RESTAURANT FLAMING.A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY MADE OF BY THE CHEF PURE CHOCOLATE. A BIT MUCH FOR A CUTE GAY BOY...LOVE TO VISIT YOUR PLACE✨⚜🏳🌈
I think knits $350 tax and grat included
My stomach would absolutely hate me if I ate even one of those dishes, let alone an array of that rich food. Too much, too much, too much. A ridiculous amount of money for wine and food. Not worth it to me. I can't stand truffles either.
And yet here you are taking time to talk about it. Priorities much there, Nancy?
@@slofty And yet HERE YOU ARE being a troll and responding to my comments. When is your next appointment with a psychiatrist?
@@nancy9704 I actually have interests in such places and food unlike you. There are much like this in Copenhagen. It must be terrible going through whatever you are that you spend time on things you had no interest in life with. Wow.
Oh the pretentious display. Yuck.
Agree. Yuck.
@@nancy9704 when you die won't know what is it like to dine at the french laundry. I would try everything and that's life is all about. Money can not go with you after life, it's only buy you a grave
So it at McDonald's or inout Burger. Only 5 bucks to satisfy your bud. I finest season and Jules Verne eiffel tower. One life to live!!!!
@@Hippy2021 It's still overrated and overpriced and ridiculous. There are so many other things I would do with that money than eat something that I would completely feel sick after consuming. Sorry. Not gonna convince me it is worth it. I would give some of that money to help animals in need or children in need. Enjoy your pretentious meal.
@@nancy9704 Why don't you make some vids about specific interests that are niche and I can whine about how I don't like them in the comments.
I don't care for fancy handbags. Lots of other women don't either. But show me one of them who's middle aged that's commenting on how nice handbags are pretentious, and you can bet she's been to a psychiatrist. Like *every single time.*
Lovely video. You mispronounced most of the dishes. Do yourself a favour, and learn the correct pronunciation of European words, so you don’t stereotype yourself. Otherwise , a great watch . Thank you 🙏🏻
LOL this guy. What's wrong with speaking with an English accent?
@@ironiclogic1 Your comment displays ignorance, if you don’t mind me pointing that out . He mis pronounces all of the words. It’s nothing to do with his accent. An English person would pronounce those words completely differently, and correctly, with precision in the auditory endings , to reflect the correct French and otherwise pronunciations . They aren’t taught this in America, and that’s why it’s stereotypical. Not a criticism, merely an observation.
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@@OSHOI LOL, that is my point. We all start somewhere and it's okay. It's not a stereotype. Your response might also be a stereotype though. "With precision in the auditory endings" LOL. Seriously? Give me real people anyday. Yes he is American and yes, trying too hard. So what?
@@ironiclogic1 Golly gosh old chap, calm down . Have a stiff glass of that Tennessee Whiskey you seem to be so partial to .. and Merry Christmas, I hope Santa gives you some wonderful presents this year .
@@OSHOI I had a friend who dated a french guy a few times in Miami, Florida.. and all the French guy did was complain about how "tacky" he thought Americans were. lol 🤓
A favorite hang out for progressive LIEberals and socialists.
Soo pretentious!
Fairly uninspiring!!!!🤢
It must be more impressive if it was being paid for by a third-generation grifter...
Sorry, but your presentation mached the excitement of a PowerPoint. It lacks depth, sensory evaluation such as taste, texture, food presentation as well as price point. Thomas Keller is a master, however one may savor his food at not so pretentious Bouchon in Vegas, L.A.
The heads up about Bouchon restaurant was very helpful to me.
or Bouchon down the street in Yountsville . Let the young people be. This isn't a culinary description 101 class, it's a f***king birthday party meal celebration.
@@harrybosch4765 read the title; starting with a HOW requires an explanation of quality, condition, manner etc.. if the title encompassed Birthday I can understand.
LET THE YOUNG PEOPLE BE has nothing to do with anything unless you are ok with mediocre, which will not surprise me.
@@adrianastandard9695 this video has no requirement to satisfy your standards
But, did you get to visit FL for a celebration while forcing everyone else to lockdown? That’s the way to roll at FL.
THE BIRTHDAY BOY WAS DRESSED LIKE A BUM. INAPPROPRIATE FOR THIS RESTAURANT . YOU DIDN'T TELL YOUR AUDIENCE HOW MUCH MONEY THIS COST. WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW.