The French Laundry
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ in the country
This elegant turn-of-the-XXth-century stone residence in the heart of California’s famous Napa Valley is set amidst a charming country garden. This idyllic haven is the setting for Chef Thomas Keller’s innovative, award-winning cuisine. His contemporary dishes feature a subtle blend of classic French traditions and regional fare. The prix-fixe menus are accompanied by over 1,000 selections of all world wines. ...Read more
United States, Yountville

Meadowood Napa Valley
Hotel and restaurant in the country
Meadowood is nestled among 250 private acres in the heart of Napa Valley, America’s premier wine growing region. The estate is a centre for social, cultural and viticultural life in the valley and is known for its beautiful, natural setting, gracious hospitality, classic architecture and traditional pastimes including croquet, tennis, golf, swimming, hiking, bird-watching, fine dining and the enjoyment of wine. Also a private club, Meadowood counts Napa Valley’s most prominent vintners among its members. ...Read more
United States, St. Helena

Auberge du Soleil
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard
Nestled amidst olive trees, on a hillside, above a mosaic of vineyards – this superb setting inspired Claude Rouas to open his magnificent restaurant here in 1981. The superb cuisine, which features the full splendor of the region’s flavours and colours, is enhanced by 15,000 bottles in the cellar. The romantic guest rooms, each with fireplace and private terrace, are housed in country maisons. ...Read more
United States, Rutherford

Gary Danko
Restaurant ‘Relais Gourmand’ in town
Located in San Francisco, this elegant cosmopolitan restaurant offers diners a warm, sophisticated atmosphere accented with beautiful wood, fabrics and museum quality modern art. Gary Danko features seasonally fresh ingredients prepared in a style that combines classical cuisine with traditional cooking. Enjoy dishes like Pancetta Wrapped Frog Legs with Sunchoke Garlic Purée, Roasted Quail Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms and Foie Gras, Glazed Oysters with Leeks, Salsify and Osetra Caviar, Roast Maine Lobster with Chanterelle Mushrooms, Corn and Tarragon. ...Read more
United States, San Francisco