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Chef Thomas Keller, right, in the French Laundry Garden. David Escalante photo

French Laundry opens garden gates for immersive culinary tours

The French Laundry is preparing for the second season of its annual Culinary Garden Tours, beginning this month. These small group, guided experiences offer guests a closer look at the relationship between the garden and Chef Thomas Keller’s Yountville restaurants. Running through September, the tours provide an opportunity to observe the seasonal changes in the […]

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