In the Facebook group, many people get into the restaurant this way, with the thought that any social discomfort is a small price to pay to get into the club.Īll of that lead-up only heightens expectations, and that’s a lot for one restaurant to carry - even one as lauded as the French Laundry. Ultimately, it was fine - even if I was intruding on a stranger’s 10th wedding anniversary dinner. I was essentially playing roulette here, in the hope that my dining companions wouldn’t be too awkward (and vice versa). And from how quickly those tickets vanish, that fee clearly isn’t too high.įinally, I got in by connecting with a couple on Reddit looking to share their four-top. On the Wild West of Reddit, nearly every two-person reservation being sold includes a finder’s fee of about $300 on top of the $700 that the meals actually cost. I scoured third-party websites like Facebook and Reddit, where there are pages (including a private 11,000-member group) devoted to buying and selling French Laundry reservations. So I began my descent into the darkness: the online black market for French Laundry tickets. Photos courtesy David EscalanteĪfter the pandemic hit, grabbing a seat became noticeably harder.
A cucumber salad (above right) features produce from the French Laundry's garden. Grilled Wagyu (above left) is topped with a fried ravioli known as barbajuan stuffed with short rib.
Photos courtesy David Escalante Top: The French Laundry in Yountville is one of the country's most famous restaurants.
Top: The French Laundry in Yountville is one of the country's most famous restaurants.
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