Addendum, the seasonal outdoor dining site behind Chef Thomas Keller’s Ad Hoc, returns for the summer season this Friday, May 22. Set again within Ad Hoc’s garden, Addendum has a relaxed, al fresco vibe centered around comfort-driven favorites, seasonal specials and family-style offerings through Labor Day weekend. Open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to […]
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French Laundry opens garden gates for immersive culinary tours
The French Laundry is preparing for the second season of its annual Culinary Garden Tours, beginning this month. These small group, guided experiences offer guests a closer look at the relationship between the garden and Chef Thomas Keller’s Yountville restaurants. Running through September, the tours provide an opportunity to observe the seasonal changes in the […]
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The Coop rolls into spring with fresh menu, local flavor
The Coop is ushering in spring with a seasonal menu and expanded offerings. A collaboration between Hoopes Vineyard and the town of Yountville, The Coop offers a casual menu of pastries, coffee, wine, soups, sandwiches and weekly specials, with ingredients sourced from Hoopes Vineyard’s Oasis Garden and the Yountville Farmstand Garden. Shoppers can also purchase […]
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Is Yountville the Tomato Capital of the Napa Valley?
The time to save seeds is now. Along with my mother, an “urban” tomato farmer for decades, I attended Tomatoganza!, the annual celebration of tomatoes presented by the Napa County Seed Library at Copia on Aug. 10. Little did I know that some of the stars of Tomatoganza! were grown in Yountville. Having successfully grown […]
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On the Scene: Special Assignment – Clementine Opening a Grand Success
Last week Clementine opened in the space formerly occupied by Coqueta, kicking it off with a ribbon cutting and party on their beautiful new outdoor patio. Mayor Margie Mohler and Vice Mayor Robin McKee-Cant were joined by Napa Supervisor Anne Cottrell, town manager Brad Raulston, council members Eric Knight, Pamela Reeves and Hillery Trippe, and […]
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Clementine, Yountville’s refreshing new dining spot opens
Today, the new restaurant, Clementine, opens in in Yountville. The historic brick building that once housed restaurants including Pacific Blues, Platform 8 and Coqueta has piqued curiosity from passersby during its physical transformation. Clementine chef Rebecca Weitzman, also culinary director and executive chef at Estate Yountville, brings experience from notable establishments, including Flora Farms in […]
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Burgers, Brew Bus and Bottles Spark Frenzy
Burgers, beer and bottles have been in high demand since the Thomas Keller Restaurant Group (TKRG) popped open Burgers & Half Bottles at Washington and Yount streets last week. A similar pop-up was opened during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns in 2020. Early reports indicate that this may be one of the hottest culinary pop-ups in […]
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Inaugural Yountville Table set to raise funds for the next generation
Tables are set in Yountville every day, yet this weekend a very large dinner party will take place outdoors in the center of The Estate Yountville. The Napa Valley Education Foundation (NVEF) and Yountville Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting the inaugural Yountville Table on Saturday, July 19. Proceeds will benefit NVEF. “Every student deserves an […]
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Chiarello’s estate now in legal battle with Frank, Hansen and Crowley
The estate of Chef Michael Chiarello filed a lawsuit in Napa County Court this week, accusing three longtime minority investors in his restaurant group of unlawfully trying to seize control of his assets, interfere with his businesses and steal from his heirs, depriving them of their rightful role in stewarding his legacy. According to the […]
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Why was Keller’s traditional Bastille Day event canceled?
Early this week, Chef Thomas Keller wrote a letter to the editor, which was published online by the Yountville Sun. “Unfortunately, after 24 years of celebrating Bastille Day on the Bouchon and Edward James Courtyard properties, we will no longer be hosting this local and momentous special event,” he wrote, adding that the decision was […]