BEyOND MEALS WORTH THE JOURNEY The michelin star is among the highest distinctions a restaurant can earn in the culinary world, and a three-star rating is the most coveted accolade available — a designation signifying that a special journey rated eateries over the past decade, including six three-star restaurants within the city. you’ll also find some memorable dining experiences outside the city as well. Here is a quick introduction to the three-star restaurants you’ll find beyond San Francisco. Courtesy of The French Laundry, photographer: Deborah Jones; courtesy of The Restaurant at Meadowood, photography by Kelly Puleio; Ten Speed Press; thesavory.com to experience the food is recommended. The Bay area has earned an increasing number of michelin-Ricotta Basil Anolini with Sugar Snap Peas The French Laundry Day Lily Soup, Caviar, Radish The Restaurant at Meadowood Madeleines and Pâte de Fruit Manresa THE FRENCH LAUNDRY (Napa Valley) Opened by esteemed chef Thomas Keller, this is one of the most famous restaurants in america, having held three michelin stars for more than a decade. Here, you will dine on a nine-course tasting menu of French cuisine with modern american flair and ingredients sourced from the restaurant’s gardens. it is also one of the most expensive restaurants on this list, at $310 per person, not including drinks or gratuity. MANRESA (San Jose) manresa in los Gatos offers a nightly tasting menu of seasonal ingredients. The menu, filled with innovative flavors designed by chef David Kinch, is a mystery until you’re seated for the meal. While it’s a surprisingly laid-back environment, the tasting menu is $255 per person and beverage pairings are $198. THE RESTAURANT AT MEADOWOOD (Napa Valley) The Restaurant at meadowood in St. Helena focuses on local, sustainable California cuisine, with an avant-garde flair. meadowood dabbles in the molecular gastronomy style popular with high-end restaurants, using emulsifiers, gelling agents and stabilizers. meadowood is a truly elegant affair and a unique dining experience. DRINKS OFFERED MUST COMPLEMENT THE MEALS ACCORDINGLY. THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN THE MICHELIN STARS IS AS FOLLOWS: A very good restaurant in its own category. Excellent cooking, worth a detour. Exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey. 70 . sftravel.com YOU CAN FIND MORE DELICIOUS DINING TIPS BEYOND THE CITY ON OUR WEBSITE: SFTRAVEL.COM/BEYOND-THE-BRIDGE
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