https://www.vagablond.com/blog/the-big-apple-wears-a-beard-per-se-restaurant/ The globetrotter's guide to fashionable travel. Vagablond discusses boutique hotels, food, wine, shopping and more. Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:36:07 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.vagablond.com/blog/the-big-apple-wears-a-beard-per-se-restaurant/#comment-7 Wed, 11 May 2005 17:45:42 +0000 https://www.vagablond.com/archives/2005/05/10/the-big-apple-wears-a-beard-per-se-restaurant/#comment-7 Lanny & Elisa: Thanks very much for your comments on the French Launcdry. Now that you’ve tried the “best in the west”, when are you going to complete the Thomas Keller circle and dine at Per Se in NYC?
Happy eating! Gil

]]> https://www.vagablond.com/blog/the-big-apple-wears-a-beard-per-se-restaurant/#comment-6 Wed, 11 May 2005 15:34:10 +0000 https://www.vagablond.com/archives/2005/05/10/the-big-apple-wears-a-beard-per-se-restaurant/#comment-6 As remarkable as the hype was for the French Laundry, the actual experience surpassed it. The whole evening was magical, from the food and wine, to the service, to the location in Napa. This was something I thought I’d do once, but I’m looking forward to a repeat…if I can ever get another reservation.

]]> https://www.vagablond.com/blog/the-big-apple-wears-a-beard-per-se-restaurant/#comment-5 Wed, 11 May 2005 03:58:06 +0000 https://www.vagablond.com/archives/2005/05/10/the-big-apple-wears-a-beard-per-se-restaurant/#comment-5 I have had the good fortune of dining at the French Laundry, not once…but twice. This is not about eating dinner…it’s a life experience! The creativity that goes into each dish, the exquisite presentation and skillful wine pairing (if you opt for it, which I highly recommend)make for an extraordinary evening.

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