Just out of curiousity, how far ahead did you make reservations?
Jim

"Richard Neidich" > wrote in message
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> Ate at French Laundry Yountville last week. First, was it the best dinner
> ever. Actually not in my opinion. Was it a great evening? Yes, without a
> doubt.
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> Not really sure if expectations were to high but the food was outstanding,
> the wine excellent. Service GREAT! In addition to the 9 courses were
> several tidbits that the kitchen kept sending out. So why not the best
> meal ever? Honestly I am not sure. Perhaps the absurd pricing--no, that
> is just money. I think it was one course. There was choice of a Pork
> Belly Preparation that was couse number 4 or a Coeur De Veau Confit which
> is Veal Hearts. I basically was sliced thin like a pastrami and was
> cured. While the taste was very nice I just never heard of eating Veal
> Hearts. I love Sweatbreads, Foie Gras etc...but Veal Hearts I had to try
> and cannot complain...would never order on a regular menu anywhere
> however.
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> The stars of the night was the first course Oysters and Pearls which they
> serve every night. That is the only staple on the menu. Sabayon of
> pearls tapioca with beau soleil oysters and white sturgeon caviar. Pairs
> with a Gommonet Blanc du Blanc for one and I had the Laurent Perrier Grand
> Siecle. While small it got the mouth watering...truly outstanding.
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> The Foie Gras course was excellent. Best presentation ever and we paired
> a Raymond Lafon Sauterns.1999 By the glass. We actually split a glass
> between us on this course.
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> The next few couses we paired with a 1/2 bottle of Javalier Meursault Les
> Tillits 2004, Saute Barramundi or Carpaccio of Atlantic Fluke. I had the
> Fluke..very good. so was the other.
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> Next was the Sweet Butter Poached Maine Lobster with same Meursault.
> Incredible.
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> Next was the Pork belly or veal heart. Meursault for the Pork Belly, I
> had a glass of a Burgundy, Name escapes me. Nice!!!
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> We tried a wine called Modicum 2002 for French Laudry. It was a Cabernet.
> Their house wine. Not impressive. To high of Alcohol. But I have to
> admit when the food came which was a hybrid of Kobe Beef with a black
> angus it paired well. Would select a different wine next time if ever.
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> No wine after that.. we were stuffed. They had to give is a to go for all
> the cookies and chocolates that followed dessert. Oh yeah there was a
> cheese course as well.
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> If anyone decides to go there...don't eat for 2 days in advance...to much
> food.
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