The French Laundry, Yountville, California
Photographs from my meal in California , Yountville at The French Laundry on August 5, 2011.
![1st Course: "Oysters and Pearls" - “Sabayon” of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708605880-JYILWTEXI6PF908I08AR/1st+Course_+_Oysters+and+Pearls_+-+%E2%80%9CSabayon%E2%80%9D+of+Pearl+Tapioca+with+Island+Creek+Oysters+and+White+Sturgeon+Caviar.jpg)
1st Course: "Oysters and Pearls" - “Sabayon” of Pearl Tapioca with Island Creek Oysters and White Sturgeon Caviar
![Additional Course: Thomas Keller Egg Custard - White Truffle Oil Infused Egg Custard with Black Truffle Ragoût](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708616982-616QQ11C7I0MMXYE1NMV/Additional+Course_+Thomas+Keller+Egg+Custard+-+White+Truffle+Oil+Infused+Egg+Custard+with+Black+Truffle+Rago%C3%BBt.jpg)
Additional Course: Thomas Keller Egg Custard - White Truffle Oil Infused Egg Custard with Black Truffle Ragoût
![2nd Course: Royal Ossetra Caviar, Compressed Summer Melon, Nasturtium and Black Pepper Crème Fraîche](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708632202-ZATNOU12SP8YT7JRT144/2nd+Course_+Royal+Ossetra+Caviar%2C+Compressed+Summer+Melon%2C+Nasturtium+and+Black+Pepper+Cr%C3%A8me+Fra%C3%AEche.jpg)
2nd Course: Royal Ossetra Caviar, Compressed Summer Melon, Nasturtium and Black Pepper Crème Fraîche
![Bread, salted, and unsalted butter](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708671977-2IZHE1U6FIDLUES5PV6M/Bread%2C+salted%2C+and+unsalted+butter.jpg)
Bread, salted, and unsalted butter
![3rd Course: Moulard Duck Foie Gras "En Terrine," French Laundry Garden Strawberries, Cucumber, Young Coconut and Greek Basil](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708694577-LYOIT1W9FMH3MO8SADB3/3rd+Course_+Moulard+Duck+Foie+Gras+_En+Terrine%2C_+French+Laundry+Garden+Strawberries%2C+Cucumber%2C+Young+Coconut+and+Greek+Basil.jpg)
3rd Course: Moulard Duck Foie Gras "En Terrine," French Laundry Garden Strawberries, Cucumber, Young Coconut and Greek Basil
![3rd Course: Salad of Hawaiian Hearts of Palm, Asian Pear, Baby Red Beets, Red Ribbon Sorrel and Rose Purée](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708681438-H0D67LEJAZDLZNF3T6R6/3rd+Course_+Salad+of+Hawaiian+Hearts+of+Palm%2C+Asian+Pear%2C+Baby+Red+Beets%2C+Red+Ribbon+Sorrel+and+Rose+Pur%C3%A9e.jpg)
3rd Course: Salad of Hawaiian Hearts of Palm, Asian Pear, Baby Red Beets, Red Ribbon Sorrel and Rose Purée
![4th Course: Spanish Mackerel "En Escabèche," Heirloom Tomatoes, Crispy Artichokes, Mizuna and Pine Nut Vinaigrette](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708786507-UQ0WZ0IW5TNWP22G1XK1/4th+Course_+Spanish+Mackerel+_En+Escab%C3%A8che%2C_+Heirloom+Tomatoes%2C+Crispy+Artichokes%2C+Mizuna+and+Pine+Nut+Vinaigrette.jpg)
4th Course: Spanish Mackerel "En Escabèche," Heirloom Tomatoes, Crispy Artichokes, Mizuna and Pine Nut Vinaigrette
![4th Course: Atlantic Cod "Confit à la Minute," Summer Squash, Toybox Tomatoes, Parsley and Sweet Garlic Cream](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709672478-JXTAD3C20MZG6QJQTQC9/4th+Course_+Atlantic+Cod+_Confit+%C3%A0+la+Minute%2C_+Summer+Squash%2C+Toybox+Tomatoes%2C+Parsley+and+Sweet+Garlic+Cream.jpg)
4th Course: Atlantic Cod "Confit à la Minute," Summer Squash, Toybox Tomatoes, Parsley and Sweet Garlic Cream
![Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 2006, Lucien Le Moine](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708797038-DZPK16CYGTWHT7OGQ20C/Puligny-Montrachet+1er+Cru+Les+Folati%C3%A8res+2006%2C+Lucien+Le+Moine.jpg)
Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 2006, Lucien Le Moine
![5th Course: Sweet Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Tail, Fennel Bulb, Mission Fig, Marcona Almonds and Aged Balsamic Vinegar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708809725-YIGRXZFUTLA3HSKELV1X/5th+Course_+Sweet+Butter-Poached+Maine+Lobster+Tail%2C+Fennel+Bulb%2C+Mission+Fig%2C+Marcona+Almonds+and+Aged+Balsamic+Vinegar.jpg)
5th Course: Sweet Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Tail, Fennel Bulb, Mission Fig, Marcona Almonds and Aged Balsamic Vinegar
![6th Course: Devil's Gulch Ranch "Épaule de Lapin," Black Eyed Peas, Arrowleaf Spinach, Glazed Bing Cherry and Black Truffle-Maple Jus](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708820497-DB8O9WNH1PUAE2T8P103/6th+Course_+Devil%27s+Gulch+Ranch+_%C3%89paule+de+Lapin%2C_+Black+Eyed+Peas%2C+Arrowleaf+Spinach%2C+Glazed+Bing+Cherry+and+Black+Truffle-Maple+Jus.jpg)
6th Course: Devil's Gulch Ranch "Épaule de Lapin," Black Eyed Peas, Arrowleaf Spinach, Glazed Bing Cherry and Black Truffle-Maple Jus
![6th Course: Smoked Liberty Farm Pekin Duck Breast, Royal Blenheim Apricot Purée, Romano Beans, Mustard Frills and Turnip "'Mostarda"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708833933-TJJFZV7AQO4G6VALA1WB/6th+Course_+Smoked+Liberty+Farm+Pekin+Duck+Breast%2C+Royal+Blenheim+Apricot+Pur%C3%A9e%2C+Romano+Beans%2C+Mustard+Frills+and+Turnip+_%27Mostarda_.jpg)
6th Course: Smoked Liberty Farm Pekin Duck Breast, Royal Blenheim Apricot Purée, Romano Beans, Mustard Frills and Turnip "'Mostarda"
![Portrait of Chef de Cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708879434-6SNVTK4YRRAQNHIW0AT0/Portrait+of+Chef+de+Cuisine+Timothy+Hollingsworth.jpg)
Portrait of Chef de Cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth
![About 3 hours in, taking a break on the patio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708868456-7CAPIXWCKGBCR3ORV526/About+3+hours+in%2C+taking+a+break+on+the+patio.jpg)
About 3 hours in, taking a break on the patio
![Chef de Cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth and His Staff](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708898567-ZPK5GVH24ZV8LY34B065/Chef+de+Cuisine+Timothy+Hollingsworth+and+His+Staff.jpg)
Chef de Cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth and His Staff
![Chef de Cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth Slicing Scallop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708893354-IO7BCD7DV8IOH2SYF60B/Chef+de+Cuisine+Timothy+Hollingsworth+Slicing+Scallop.jpg)
Chef de Cuisine Timothy Hollingsworth Slicing Scallop
![Bread Selection](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708919875-GZHL276ZFRMT1C6WT9PF/Bread+Selection.jpg)
Bread Selection
![7th Course: Snake River Farms "Calotte de Bœuf Grillée," Dill Pasta, Red Beets, Horseradish Mousse, Roasted Shallot and "Sauce Borscht"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708927545-5FAAW61Z7HI71NBR4RGO/7th+Course_+Snake+River+Farms+_Calotte+de+B%C5%93uf+Grill%C3%A9e%2C_+Dill+Pasta%2C+Red+Beets%2C+Horseradish+Mousse%2C+Roasted+Shallot+and+_Sauce+Borscht_.jpg)
7th Course: Snake River Farms "Calotte de Bœuf Grillée," Dill Pasta, Red Beets, Horseradish Mousse, Roasted Shallot and "Sauce Borscht"
![8th Course: "Comté Reserve," Eggplant, Sultana Raisins, Marcona Almonds, Frisée and Red Snapper Essence](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708938637-RC2GIMZN6O5KV9J2IIZX/8th+Course_+_Comt%C3%A9+Reserve%2C_+Eggplant%2C+Sultana+Raisins%2C+Marcona+Almonds%2C+Fris%C3%A9e+and+Red+Snapper+Essence.jpg)
8th Course: "Comté Reserve," Eggplant, Sultana Raisins, Marcona Almonds, Frisée and Red Snapper Essence
![9th Course: "Sweet Tea," Sorbet, Shiso, Young Ginger and Meyer Lemon](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434708952852-LQ4CR0B6ZQ298J267NK1/9th+Course_+_Sweet+Tea%2C_+Sorbet%2C+Shiso%2C+Young+Ginger+and+Meyer+Lemon.jpg)
9th Course: "Sweet Tea," Sorbet, Shiso, Young Ginger and Meyer Lemon
![10th Course: "Nectarine Melba," Sicilian Pistachio "Pain de Gênes," Andante Dairy Yogurt, "Biscotti," and Raspberry Sorbet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709199980-XCT4CAFEA57I9WZPV1SJ/10th+Course_+_Nectarine+Melba%2C_+Sicilian+Pistachio+_Pain+de+G%C3%AAnes%2C_+Andante+Dairy+Yogurt%2C+_Biscotti%2C_+and+Raspberry+Sorbet.jpg)
10th Course: "Nectarine Melba," Sicilian Pistachio "Pain de Gênes," Andante Dairy Yogurt, "Biscotti," and Raspberry Sorbet
![0th Course: "Caramélia Chocolate "Crèmeux," Gros Michel Banana, Georgia Peanuts, "Dentelle" and Salted Popcorn Ice Cream](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709210088-YM3CDF4PU40BZ588450X/10th+Course_+_Caram%C3%A9lia+Chocolate+_Cr%C3%A8meux%2C_+Gros+Michel+Banana%2C+Georgia+Peanuts%2C+_Dentelle_+and+Salted+Popcorn+Ice+Cream.jpg)
0th Course: "Caramélia Chocolate "Crèmeux," Gros Michel Banana, Georgia Peanuts, "Dentelle" and Salted Popcorn Ice Cream
![Black coffee, cream, and sugar](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709217286-AZNN1U52TSWTXR1EJK7Y/Black+coffee%2C+cream%2C+and+sugar.jpg)
Black coffee, cream, and sugar
![11th Course: "Coffee and Donuts"](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709243474-WB343AAZL3WQDAUG9TH2/11th+Course_+_Coffee+and+Donuts_.jpg)
11th Course: "Coffee and Donuts"
![Mignardises: Chocolates - (clockwise) Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Michigan Cherry, Hazelnut, Ginger](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709252550-AS2ZU9AJ8FXHTBMV3A2H/Mignardises_+Chocolates+-+%28clockwise%29+Olive+Oil%2C+Meyer+Lemon%2C+Peanut+Butter+and+Jelly%2C+Michigan+Cherry%2C+Hazelnut%2C+Ginger.jpg)
Mignardises: Chocolates - (clockwise) Olive Oil, Meyer Lemon, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Michigan Cherry, Hazelnut, Ginger
![Take home: Shortbread cookies](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709274505-OUXO7ZD468EQWZERQJHA/Take+home_+Shortbread+cookies.jpg)
Take home: Shortbread cookies
![Alcove dining room](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709286305-KXG14EHV7R9DTNGES7A9/Alcove+dining+room.jpg)
Alcove dining room
![Main dining room](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709294867-HR7G4BECHZTW2UVZ8M3N/Main+dining+room.jpg)
Main dining room
![Entrance to the French Laundry](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709312127-Z5HYQ4QW33I3XME05HC9/Entrance+to+the+French+Laundry.jpg)
Entrance to the French Laundry
![Clipping Flowers from the Roadside Garden](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709334174-S44T0PFDN49Y152GJNF1/Clipping+Flowers+from+the+Roadside+Garden.jpg)
Clipping Flowers from the Roadside Garden
![Preparing for Dinner Service](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/530e4e29e4b0ac922f793833/1434709320164-I4PF7U61MD8Z236SDSOY/Preparing+for+Dinner+Service.jpg)