Chef
Lena Kwak

Napa

My Venues

The French Laundry
6640 Washington St
Yountville, CA

Accolades

Co-Founder
Cup4Cup
30 Under 30
Forbes magazine

30 Under 30
Zagat
"American Made" Award recipient
Martha Stewart

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Where I Go Out

48-hour braised short ribs

ad hoc

$$$, Outdoor Seating, Modern, Full Bar, American, New American,

"The title of the dish says it all. It's delicious, tender, stick-to-your-ribs kind of food. Make sure to call and check availability, as the menu changes daily."

$, Mexican, Food Truck,

"An instant fix for seafood taco cravings in Napa."

Chef

Lena Kwak

The French Laundry

'Cookies and crème' cookie

Anthony's Cookies

$, Desserts, Bakery, Mission

"Simply put: it’s a cookie in a cookie. Try it and you’ll wonder how it was possible that this wasn’t your favorite cookie flavor all your life."

$$, Happy Hour, Full Bar, Seafood, Bar, North Of The Panhandle

"I adore dishes like this that are so simple yet absolutely amazing. Grilled bread with a smear of avocado is topped with uni, and the richness is offset with an acidic frisée salad—beautiful!"

$$, Bakery, Breakfast, Marina

"It’s a magical experience sitting outside in the sun in the Marina with this buttery, sweet pastry and a cup of coffee. Make sure not to leave without a loaf of one of their dark breads."

$$$, Modern, American, Embarcadero

"The combo of sake butter, yuzu and chiles with a touch of smoke from the open fire is pretty phenomenal."

Chef

Lena Kwak

The French Laundry

At My Venues

Oysters and pearls

The French Laundry

$$$$, French, Reservations, Modern, New American,

"What can you say about a perfect dish at a perfect restaurant? For texture, flavor and eye appeal, this dish has it all."

$$$$, French, Reservations, Modern, New American,

"This is the food equivalence of eating a Rolls-Royce."

$$$$, French, Reservations, Modern, New American,

"To never eat an oyster again would be sad, but to never eat this dish again would be a tragedy! #stillthinkingaboutit #oysters and #pearls at The French Laundry @_tfl_ #illbeback"

$$$$, French, Reservations, Modern, New American,

"Oyster and Pearls at the French Laundry . . . . . #_tfl_ #chefthomaskeller #Napa #NapaValley #RelaisChateaux #CheeryBlossoms #EverestRestaurant #ChefsLife #MichelinGuide #FrenchCuisine #Chicago #Chicagofood #MyChicagoPix #ChefJoho #MCF #France #DrinkAlsace #Alsace #AlsaceWine #Gourmand #Gourmet #WIP #Localfood #Seasonal #SeasonalFood #ChicagoLoop"

$$$$, French, Reservations, Modern, New American,

"Celebrating 9 years at a magnificent place with an magnificent woman, my lovely wife @stacy.d.ly . Thank you @chefthomaskeller @michaelminnillo and the entire @_tfl_ family for such a wonderful and memorable evening. 🙏🏽 #finesse"

Chef

James Syhabout

Commis, Old Kan Beer & Co.

Coffee and sweets to finish off the night

The French Laundry

$$$$, French, Reservations, Modern, New American,

Chef

James Syhabout

Commis, Old Kan Beer & Co.

ChefLena Kwak

Napa

My Venues

Accolades

Where I Go Out

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Chef
Lena Kwak