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A California Red that Marries Refinement and Exuberance at Meadowood
I enjoyed many fine meals during a week in California in June, but the most refined, complex food and the most complete dining experience was delivered by The Restaurant at Meadowood...
Who is H. William "Bill" Harlan? Ask a wine aficionado, and the reply would be that he is the man behind Harlan Estate, a premier first-growth winery in Napa Valley...
Last December I had the pleasure of taking part in one of Meadowood Resort's spectacular Twelve Days of Christmas Dinners. If you are a food and wine lover or simply want a delightful way to spend a cozy holiday weekend, I strongly recommend that you call Meadowood and book your reservation for the 2010 series right now...
Kitchens & Chefs of California Wine Country: Postcard from Suzy Gershman
Stars are especially big and bright at Meadowood, the premier resort in the Napa Valley. You will see those stars because it's very dark here as you drive from your deluxe cabin in the woods to dinner … and because there are stars on the plate: as in, two Michelin stars for the last three years in a row.
The quixotic gardens, mossy tree canopies and well-tended vineyards of northern California's scenic Napa Valley set a storybook backdrop for Happily Ever to Begin in earnest...
Look: New England country club — a golf course, tennis courts and gable-roofed cottages — on 250 acres. Best for: Preppy families. Don't miss: Croquet on the lawn and dinner in the Michelin-starred restaurant. Caveat: It's spread out enough that you'll be hitching golf-cart rides from the bell staff.
Robb Report readers take to the country roads of Napa Valley, Calif., in the world's 13 best new automobiles to select the year's ultimate vehicle - and the unprecedented Car of the Decade.
The tasting menu at the Restaurant at Meadowood began with a waiter bearing a brown velvet pillow on top of which rested an amuse of house-made crackers, garnished with a minuscule flower and leaf from the restaurant's gardens. It looked like what a ring bearer might carry down the aisle. Was it edible, or was it a jewel?
Elizabeth Varnell, Style Editor of San Francisco magazine, attended Meadowood's Twelve Days of Christmas event and included an image from Day 8 in her monthly photo column "Outtakes."
The Restaurant at Meadowood Earns Two Michelin Stars for the Third Year in a Row
The Restaurant at Meadowood is one of four San Francisco Bay Area restaurants to earn the prestigious two-star rating – as well as the only two-star establishment in the Napa Valley. www.michelinguide.com
Located just off of the historic Silverado Trail in St. Helena, California, Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley is sharing its exquisite chefs for twelve days over Christmas to give back to children less fortunate.
One of the valley's premier resorts, Meadowood boasts a golf course with accommodations and pools tucked in the surrounding lush forest. It's also the home of one of the country's biggest-ticket wine auctions.
Chef Christopher Kostow may serve up a radish from the lovely grounds - or even honey from the hives - of this resort restaurant, overlooking a quaint nine-hole golf course. The luxurious resort is secluded enough that it feels private...
A range of international flavors and culinary talents round out Food and Wine magazine's annual Best New Chefs list, which recognizes the most creative and trailblazing chefs in the industry. Find out if one of the promising chef's honored with the foodie magazine's top distinction is cooking in your city.
Meadowood is well-known for being the home to Auction Napa Valley each June. But throughout the year it serves as a second home for discerning travelers in search of a private, beautiful setting, healthful activities, and the height of wine and food experiences...
A Girls' Weekend in St. Helena (Sans Wine)
During a recent girls' weekend to St. Helena, I discovered that wine country can be equally indulgent and relaxing when you're expecting. With its renowned spa treatments, shopping and gourmet culinary offerings, Napa makes for an ideal escape, with or without a drink. Read More @ www.7x7.com
In the Lap of Napa
An escape to luxury in Northern California is a study in contradictions–from the smooth slopes of the Napa Valley wine country to the steep streets of San Francisco
Vine Visionary: You may not have tasted Harlan's wine or joined his wine making club; you might not have even heard of him. But if you've visited California's premier wine growing region, then Harlan's deliberate touch has influenced your trip. His impeccable standards, maintained at each of his venues, has spread as if by osmosis, to the rest of the Napa's wineries and fine dining establishments.