Chef Thomas Keller’s renowned Yountville restaurant, The French Laundry, has been named California’s ‘best cult-favorite restaurant’ by food review site LoveFood.com — a nod to the enduring appeal of the three Michelin-starred establishment despite its famously steep prices and a recent string of lukewarm reviews for The French Laundry and Keller’s Per Se restaurant in New York City.
According to the U.K.-based food review and recipe website, The French Laundry “changed the game of modern American fine dining back in the 1990s — and people still talk about (it) in admiring tones.”
The LoveFood list was compiled based on a combination of user reviews, industry awards, accolades and firsthand experiences by the site’s editorial team. California landed two additional entries on the list: Chez Panisse in Berkeley and The Ranch House in Ojai…