The French Laundry in Yountville, CA
Dinner at The French Laundry is more than just a meal. It's a courtside seat at a Lakers game as Lebron drives up the center for a game winning buzzer beater to take the playoff championship. It's a backstage pass to the Red Hot Chili Peppers as the first bars of "By the Way" begin to play to a sold out arena. It's a confirmation that you can fly… that magic exists… that life is so much more.
Sakanaya Modern Japanese Kaiseki
One of the most enduring themes of Japanese culture is something called "monozukuri", the pursuit of beauty through simplicity and dedication of purpose. This is reflected everywhere, from the artisan who dedicates their life to creating the ideally proportioned ceramic bowl, to the humble chef who spends his career trying to find a way to get just a bit more umami from his dashi.