The winner of this lot will receive a certificate for dinner for Two with the Chef's tasting menus at The French Laundry in Yountville valued at $480.00. 

This is a once in a lifetime experience. Considered by many to be one of the best restaurants in the world, it was built in 1890 as a French Steam Laundry, this rustic two-story stone house is surrounded by a country garden planted with vintage roses, perennials and seasonal herbs. The French Laundry Restaurant has an intimate dining room with 15 tables.  This restaurant and its chef owner, Thomas Keller, have won many awards: Best American Chef: California, James Beard Foundation, 1996 ,Outstanding Chef: America, James Beard Foundation, 1997 ,Chef of the Year, Bon Appétit Magazine, 1998,Voted #1 - Top Food, Zagat Guide to the Bay Area, 1998-200 ,Five-Star Award, Mobil Travel Guide, 1999 – 2004,Favorite Restaurant in the U.S. - Restaurant Experts' Poll, Food & Wine Magazine, 2000,Top Restaurant for Food, Wine Spectator Magazine, 2000 ,America's Best Chef, TIME Magazine, 2001,Outstanding Wine Service Award, James Beard Foundation, 2001,Outstanding Service Award, James Beard Foundation, 2003,Best Restaurant in the World, for French Laundry in Restaurant Magazine Top 50 Restaurants of the World 1st place (2003, 2004), 3rd place (2005), 4th place (2006, 2007),Best Restaurant in the Americas, for French Laundry in Restaurant Magazine Top 50 Restaurants of the World, 1st place for French Laundry (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007), and 2nd place for per se (2005, 2006, 2007), and Michelin Guide Bay Area, 3 Stars for The French Laundry, October 2006, 2007.