Thursday, November 5, 2026

Question: Yountville, a small town in the heart of the Napa Valley, is home to what many consider the finest restaurant in America, a three-Michelin-star landmark run by chef Thomas Keller. What is it called?

Answer: The French Laundry. Chef Thomas Keller reopened the restaurant in a converted stone laundry building in Yountville in 1994, and it has held three Michelin stars every year since the guide began rating California in 2006. Widely called one of the most important restaurants in America, it draws diners from around the world to the small Napa Valley town.