310463 Wed Jul 19 07:19:13 -0700 2006 3 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 1753276 Will be in Napa in two weeks. A friend sugg. we try this place,any thoughts? thanks! Wed Jul 19 07:19:13 -0700 2006 18339 Bryan101 1 1753302 I ate there about 10 days ago... for the second time. I wouldn't volunteer to go back. Terrific wine list, but on the whole not an outstanding experience. For $98 a person including gratuity and bottled water I expect better. I want the best bites ever. The food is good, but not BEST EVER in my book. Terra on the other hand...! Wed Jul 19 08:44:22 -0700 2006 1753276 20074 Madge 1 1753697 I had an exceptional meal there about 2 years ago. I know a tremendous amount can change in that period of time but it was so good that i would be really surprised if the quality had dropped off that drastically. It was at la toque that i finally started eating and liking beets again thanks to a superb pairing with a cabernet franc! I cannot speak for this place in the most current of terms but I would surely go back if given the chance. good luck and enjoy! Wed Jul 19 15:28:19 -0700 2006 1753276 18370 clementine 1 1754766 I've also had an amazing meal a few years back on Valentine's Day. $100 per person is actually very reasonable for the amount of food you get. I believe it was 5 courses plus amuse, a special Valentine's Day platter filled with cookies and candies, and truffles with the check. Do beware of the wine list. It IS excellent, but it can also burn a hole in your wallet. We got a glass of wine each and they costed $90! Thinking back, I shouldn't have been surprised since a majority of the bottles are in the hundred range, with many in the thousands and some in the ten-thousands. Anyway, it was one of our best meals. I've actually read reviews from people who prefers La Toque over French Laundry. Wed Jul 19 21:29:56 -0700 2006 1753276 12311 anna