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TOP 40 RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S.
The French Laundry

Thomas Keller of The French Laundry in Yountville

A dining area at The French Laundry

The French Laundry
Chef Thomas Keller
Yountville
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Considered by many to be not just one of the best restaurants in the country, but the entire world, The French Laundry is truly worthy of the endless adulation—and the wait. Reservations are taken two months out to the day and fill up fast; there are only fifteen tables and no turnover in service. Sister New York restaurant Per Se is also featured on our Top 40 list, making Thomas Keller the only chef to rank with two different establishments.

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BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

BEYONCE INSPIRED LIBATIONS

Try these whiskey cocktails inspired by Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter album.

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BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

BOURBON IN YOUR AIOLI

This cashew aioli recipe gets a kick with bourbon.

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GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

GAYOT'S RESTAURANT AWARDS

Over the years, we have been electing restaurants to be on GAYOT's Yearly Restaurant Awards.

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