tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post792820222300191694..comments2011-12-21T14:01:57.881-05:00Tiny Urban Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11228099508714697864noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-29301525213923271372011-12-21T14:01:57.882-05:002011-12-21T14:01:57.882-05:00You are lucky to live so close by! It is a gorgeous area and I always love going back!jentinyurbankitchennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-12618344402841741692011-12-21T13:18:03.866-05:002011-12-21T13:18:03.866-05:00i live close by and still haven&#39;t tried it yet! one of those once in a lifetime..maybe twice if i&#39;m lucky ;) love their philosophy!sukihttp://superduperfantastic.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-84071972613806736482011-08-05T22:44:34.915-05:002011-08-05T22:44:34.915-05:00Have wanted to go since I first read about Keller in Bourdain&#39;s books... still waiting for my chance!Jon Van Dalenhttp://www.vodkitchen.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-64428547754737493652010-06-25T18:00:14.407-05:002010-06-25T18:00:14.407-05:00hey tiny urban kitchen, came across your blog when i googled &quot;joel robuchon mansion&quot;<br /><br />i went to TFL last august for my bday and i absolutely loved it. the only disappointment was that we weren&#39;t served oysters and pearls...i mean isn&#39;t that like TFL&#39;s signature dish?!?!?!?!<br /><br />a few months ago i met mr. keller at his book signing and i mentioned that to him and he said &quot;you know, there is a simple solution to that. you just have to go again!&quot; hahaha. i only wish.<br /><br />i&#39;m glad you had a wonderful timeDsaeykimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-47606839036402070122010-03-25T05:27:29.689-05:002010-03-25T05:27:29.689-05:00Oh gasp... double gasp... triple gasp!! A meal of a lifetime, to be sure. Thomas Keller has truly shaped the direction of American cuisine, no? I realize it&#39;s French-inspired, but he has such imagination and innovative ways to truly reinvision ingredients and the way they interact with all our senses. Food as art, to be sure. You will cherish this experience forever!denise, the prime magpiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02571982387809943339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-28529075568238371332010-03-24T11:58:04.013-05:002010-03-24T11:58:04.013-05:00Sunday Cook - you ask an excellent and very relevant question. The wines are not cheap. Per glass prices run between $19-62, and the bottles range from just under $100 to thousands and thousands. You can get half bottles starting around $45. We got a couple half bottles (one white, one red). Keep in mind that service is included in the $250, so you don&#39;t need to pay additional tip on top. Still, a meal for 2 can easily run close to $700 or more, depending on what you spend on wine. Here&#39;s a link to the wine list:<br />http://www.tkrg.org/upload/fl_wine.pdfTiny Urban Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11228099508714697864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-19762971357950218782010-03-24T10:27:56.663-05:002010-03-24T10:27:56.663-05:00So here&#39;s the super practical question: after wine (assuming you had a couple glasses at least, if not a bottle), what did this meal cost? Don&#39;t get me wrong, I&#39;m not an &quot;expensive food is bad&quot; kind of diner and I *love* a well-prepared, thoughtful menu *and* I&#39;m a huge fan of Keller&#39;s. But, if I were going to budget for a trip there, I&#39;d like to have a clear idea of what the final bill was going to look like. <br /><br />Tastings are $250pp, so how was wine priced?<br /><br />Thanks and thank you for such an amazing chronicle of this meal!Sunday Cookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11970869157225739725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-20766725255998929912010-03-23T13:24:16.639-05:002010-03-23T13:24:16.639-05:00Lucky you! I think I would stop being vegetarian for a meal if I could eat there.Mistyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02246777268644701642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-73467584494072419382010-03-22T21:35:18.516-05:002010-03-22T21:35:18.516-05:00Thanks for all the comments!<br /><br />Chris - hope you enjoyed your meal there!!<br /><br />Mardi - they were TOTALLY cool about pictures. I was doing it in front of them, and even snapping pictures of the kitchen, and they didn&#39;t care. They even took a photo of the two of us for us!<br /><br />Fresh Local Best - I would love to do a truffle tour like the one you did!<br /><br />Hungry Dog - I&#39;m under the impression that they invite everyone into the kitchen. I might be wrong, but I definitely have heard of others being able to visit the kitchen as well.Tiny Urban Kitchenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11228099508714697864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-89776533813349881762010-03-22T20:36:53.825-05:002010-03-22T20:36:53.825-05:00I&#39;m full just reading about of the wonderful food. The lobster caught my eye on foodgawker---just lovely!Table Talkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09401880474390111390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-35158303131223536542010-03-20T20:08:15.221-05:002010-03-20T20:08:15.221-05:00Your photos of the meal are so beautiful! Mine turned out way too dark when I went...but was happy to see the kitchen too (unfortunately the TV was out for repair). Loving your Cali recaps!high lowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06701160797320469184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-90109991287763417172010-03-20T15:29:04.966-05:002010-03-20T15:29:04.966-05:00what a fitting conclusion to the napa posts..spectacular food and photos!Ravenous Couplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12235615810314005456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-72762585018093430692010-03-19T21:43:04.607-05:002010-03-19T21:43:04.607-05:00What a magical experience it looks like you had. Everything looks immaculate and exquisite. you are so lucky!Elizabeth and Jaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07949345338200592477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-33146940834453404022010-03-19T18:26:23.441-05:002010-03-19T18:26:23.441-05:00Wonderful! I wish I could get a little stint there!tasteofbeiruthttp://www.tasteofbeirut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-17169292452610860802010-03-19T14:21:37.047-05:002010-03-19T14:21:37.047-05:00This is amazing and I am so glad you got in! My husband and I aspire to go there someday....but this post makes me want to go NOW!Blairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12602893400061150815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-66663558904311959812010-03-19T13:30:21.728-05:002010-03-19T13:30:21.728-05:00YUM! I totally want to go there someday.Emilyhttp://www.emilykuphoto.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-8781733371391066332010-03-19T13:12:28.544-05:002010-03-19T13:12:28.544-05:00jen! such beautiful food and pictures!! :) def a dream come true meal! :)christina leehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358585315967459697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-61417607935078960892010-03-19T12:26:00.297-05:002010-03-19T12:26:00.297-05:00Jen, thank you for taking the time to write up this lovely post! I felt (almost) like I was there. The food looks incredible. Still haven&#39;t been th ethe FL...it&#39;s on the list. Maybe for our anniversary this year.<br /><br />Your photos are fabulous. I&#39;m interested in how you got an invite into the kitchen...?Hungry Doghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09176958081093165894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-28342484473766279002010-03-19T11:06:34.527-05:002010-03-19T11:06:34.527-05:00This looks like an amazing meal! I am so glad to hear that you had a &#39;perfect&#39; experience there, and that The French Laundry hasn&#39;t lost its panache. <br /><br />The quality of black truffles, and truffles in general, can be hit or miss, they travel from long distances, and each day lose a flavor and aroma. Hopefully one of these days Bryan and you can go on a truffle excursion in Europe so you can taste how amazing they truly can be.Fresh Local and Besthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06975218501433243628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-29729277929418959902010-03-19T10:15:37.456-05:002010-03-19T10:15:37.456-05:00Oh my. Visiting and dining at The French Laundry would be a dream come true for me. I actually wanted to work there. Thanks for sharing this with us. You had my full attention.Divina Pehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01683569023103415187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-54459781155624855402010-03-19T09:28:01.875-05:002010-03-19T09:28:01.875-05:00Just wow. Nothing else can be said. Very jealous of your trip and this visit to the finest restaurant in the country! You must be beaming with elation..Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07405366618437438781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-38199602861236517312010-03-19T07:37:57.829-05:002010-03-19T07:37:57.829-05:00I&#39;m so happy you got to experience The French Laundry! I hope to one day, as well. Oat sherbet? Yum! Goodness, what perfection!talidahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01173345476381514365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-74097787126419404582010-03-19T07:26:55.356-05:002010-03-19T07:26:55.356-05:00Wow, I&#39;m so jealous - i would love to be there! Everything looks incredible!Simply Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16492661388892873640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-82279790709152762302010-03-19T06:52:45.828-05:002010-03-19T06:52:45.828-05:00There are no words for this. I am so envious but glad I got to live through the experience through you! Great pictures even in restaurant light - how were they about taking photos?Mardi @eatlivetravelwritehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04125377934755716212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15897188.post-28266722109858854642010-03-19T06:07:32.138-05:002010-03-19T06:07:32.138-05:00Wow....such a beautiful place and awesome food. Love all the food presentation.MaryMohhttp://www.keeplearningkeepsmiling.comnoreply@blogger.com