"When it comes to traveling chefs, none surpassed iconic author and host of "Parts Unknown" and "No Reservations," the late Anthony Bourdain. After dining in countless restaurants, diners, BBQ joints, roadside stands, greasy spoons, smokey taverns, and the swankiest fine-dining spots in the world, it's safe to say he'd tried just about anything. That's why it mattered when Bourdain endorsed a single eatery with a "best of" designation."
"In continued profession of love for the 3-star Michelin restaurant in Napa Valley's famed wine country, Bourdain went beyond a casual mention of a certain dish. He wrote an all-encompassing opinion that the full-on tasting menu at French Laundry was a "once-in-a-lifetime marriage of the best ingredients, creative thinking, and high standards, along with the personal imprint of one of the most respected chefs in the world.""
"Bourdain first exposed the world-at-large to The French Laundry in 2002, featuring his visit there in Season One of "Anthony Bourdain, A Cooks Tour." It was an immersive experience that cemented his admiration for both the chef and his cuisine - starting with first introductions at a local organic farm where The French Laundry gets its produce. After a brief handshake, with cameras rolling, Keller quickly gets down to earth, literally."
Anthony Bourdain hailed The French Laundry in Napa Valley as the best sit-down, multicourse, white-tablecloth meal of his life. He described the full tasting menu as a once-in-a-lifetime marriage of the best ingredients, creative thinking, and high standards, bearing the personal imprint of one of the most respected chefs, Thomas Keller. Bourdain also praised Keller's Per Se as another place to observe top-level cuisine. Bourdain's 2002 visit for Season One of Anthony Bourdain, A Cooks Tour began with introductions at a local organic farm where The French Laundry sources produce, creating an immersive appreciation for the restaurant's approach.
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