Bouchon Bakery and French Laundry Restaurant

On Labor Day morning Ann, Keith and I woke up somewhat early and drove out to Napa Valley. We stopped at the famous Bouchon Bakery for breakfast. It is run by Thomas Keller, the best pastry chef in the USA! We got a little carried away. All of this food is just for the 3 of us. I alone ordered 5 items. My favorites. Sandwich made of artisan tomatoes, Brie, toasted on the most delicious bread. And the TKO (Thomas Keller Oreo) Both were to die for!

I felt like we were in France. It was beautiful and delicious!!!

We then went down the road a few blocks to look around at the garden where they grow the fresh produce used at Bouchon Bakery and at Thomas Keller's 5 Star Restaurant French Laundry. After viewing the garden we went over to browse around building of the French Laundry Restaurant. It is a beautiful historic building. While walking around Bertram, who works at French Laundry invited us in for a personal tour! He was amazingly kind and took the time to take us through and show us how their kitchen works. We felt honored for him to take the time out of his day just to show us around.

This is a picture that he took of us in their main kitchen! You can even see the 5 stars on the wall of the kitchen. Simply amazing!