ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts:1273
 | | 04/28/2004 10:59 PM |
| | Never been to Pere Jeanty but can ditto the Bistro Jeanty recommendation. The tomato soup is a MUST! | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15708
| | 04/28/2004 11:01 PM |
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Never been to Pere Jeanty but can ditto the Bistro Jeanty recommendation. The tomato soup is a MUST!
And for dessert... the CREPE! | | | |
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winebrat
Sacramento, Ca.
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2326
| | 04/29/2004 1:52 AM |
| | I agree with DJ, David, and Jones and skip Pere Jeanty | |
"Everyday is worthy of a glass of sparkling wine" - Andrea Immer MS | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15708
| | 04/29/2004 5:50 AM |
| There seems to be a trend that is anti-Pere  | | | |
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Bob Bressler
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts:4809
| | 04/29/2004 4:07 PM |
| | It is not BAD - just not exciting. For example, the French Fries are nicely cooked, but under seasoned. | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15708
| | 04/29/2004 4:45 PM |
| | In a "market" loaded with "exciting" restaurants (including one of his own) Phillipe has made a mistake IMO on making this a very pedestrian restaurant. He's gotta figure this out someday. Maybe not if the place is selling out on his name. | | | |
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mountainman
Mammoth Mountain
Wine Bottler
Posts:3113
| | 04/30/2004 4:53 AM |
| | Terra was pretty good last night, just didn't wow me. Wine list prices were horrendous (good example was 2000 Kistler McCrea chardonnay for $165). Service was terrific. Went to Market for some low brow desserts afterward and thought their wine list was a little more eclectic and definitely more reasonable. | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Picker
Posts:9
| | 04/30/2004 12:21 PM |
| Thank you all for the great input. I think we will skip Pere.... Here's our 4-night dining itinerary:
Thursday (SF): Zuni Cafe
Friday: La Toque
Saturday: Bistro Jeanty
Sunday: Martini House
Not a bad list..... I'm drooling a little bit. The only thing that might change here is that some in our party might vote for Pinot Blanc instead of Bistro Jeanty....
Thanks again - invaluable insight on this board! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts:1273
| | 04/30/2004 8:44 PM |
| | Insist on Bistro Jeanty. Apparently Pinot Blanc has beeninconsistent . | | | |
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David Niederauer
Los Gatos, CA
Master Sommelier
Posts:15708
| | 05/01/2004 1:26 PM |
| | Good list billyboy. Eat, drink, and make Merry. | | | |
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Bob Bressler
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts:4809
| | 05/08/2004 6:50 PM |
| We had dinner last night at Domaine Chandon in Yountville. The new chef is very good! We did the tasting menu ($90pp). Although this is the many small portions approach, the dishes are lighter and with more seafood than the FL - designed to be paired with their sparkling wines. They comped us a bottle of their etoile, which went very nicely with the first several plates.
Although on the pricey side, this is again a very fine restaurant. They have remodelled the dining room, which is now warmer and brighter than before. | | | |
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Randy Sloan
St. Helena
Barrel Sampler
Posts:2054
| | 05/09/2004 7:09 PM |
| | That's good to hear about Chandon, Bob. Thanks. | |
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Match Vineyards | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6827
| | 05/20/2004 11:09 PM |
| | As quick as things seem to change, what restaurants are currently firing on all cylinders that have a reasonable wine list and are not really expensive ala F.L. ? | | | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts:8568
| | 05/20/2004 11:30 PM |
| | In what part of the Valley? | | | |
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jason
Napa Valley
Wine Addict
Posts:6827
| | 05/20/2004 11:37 PM |
| | I am going to be staying in Calistoga, but even down towards Napa is fine. | | | |
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JonesWineNo1
Sommelier
Posts:8568
| | 05/20/2004 11:46 PM |
| | In Calistoga I would go to Wappo for reasonably priced food and wine. | | | |
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Bob Bressler
Napa Valley
Wine Lover
Posts:4809
| | 05/20/2004 11:49 PM |
| | Stomp - where Catahula used to be - should open around June 1. This is owned and operated by Robert Simon who also runs Bistro 45 in LA. He has a very fair wine pricing policy and is known for good food. | | | |
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DJ Hombre
Napa Valley, California
Barrel Filler
Posts:1360
| | 05/21/2004 8:58 AM |
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I'd hit up All Seasons Bistro.
But Tacqueria Puerto Vallarta has some awesome burritos.  | | | |
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whiner
Second star to the right, and straight on till morning
Wine Thief
Posts:2869
| | 05/21/2004 11:30 AM |
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I'd hit up All Seasons Bistro.
But Tacqueria Puerto Vallarta has some awesome burritos.
If you're in Sonoma I'd go toZazu . I've not been there, but I'm told it is very good 
(DJ Hombre is a chef at Zazu)
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Joseph Bembry
Wine Lover
Posts:4857
| | 05/21/2004 12:07 PM |
| Last time I was in the valley, I had breakfast at Califonistoga or Calistogafornia. Something like that. Breakfast was great. Real local hangout. I saw Chris Madrigal's dad having breakfast. So good, we went there twice.
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