+TourSpecGolfer Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Went to Africa with wifey on the way back decided to stay 4 nights in Amsterdam. Great Place it was our 6th time visiting. Ok ok.. everyone thinks people only go to Amsterdam for 2 reasons, pot & prostitutes but thats not why we visit. We love the food, people, shopping, and culture there. I posted our Safari in the GTI blog, Amsterdam I'll post right here, we visited a variety of places some old favorites and others from Anthony Bourdains Layover episode. I also have images here from our recent visit to Napa. Below: Amsterdam's got some amazing wall art! Below: The brand new Hyatt Andaz has some trippy rooms...:o) Below the steak from Gebr. Hartering featured on the layover Huge Marrow Bone! Hyatt Andaz Breakfast: Any sushi lover will enjoy that the Dutch love fish for breakfast! Chicken Liver, Potatos, Bacon & Eggs Fish was off the hook! The French Laundry in Napa, second time there and both times only 4 out of the 10+ courses were awesome. It's less about flavor and more about execution here. I don't recommend. Thomas Keller does have a new spot that I would suggest going to called Ad Hoc, Every other monday is Fried Chicken night. Best I've ever had. It better be for 50 bucks a plate..lol Auberge Du Soleil: Our #1 favorite hotel & restaurant in all of Napa! If you go to Napa stay and eat here! It's tops and ask any local they will tell you the same! They just earned their one star but I liked it better than 3 stars. Bloody Mary Mix from Scratch... Potato Gnocchi, Wild Mushrooms, Pea Shoots, Parmesan Nage. This ranks in my top 3 dishes of all time. Wild Shrimp Risotto, Sunchokes, Endive, Hazelnut Emulsion. Veal and Maine Lobster Sandwich, Brioche, Prosciutto, Pickled Vegetables... OMG best sandwich ever! Ok hope this post makes you hungry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think I just gained about 5 lbs just looking at it. :) Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaleUK Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 Looks Tasty!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potuna Posted December 28, 2012 Report Share Posted December 28, 2012 (edited) Chris, We go to the French Laundries little brother, same owner called Bouchion they also have a bakery next door. Both are very good and much more reasonable. Edited December 28, 2012 by potuna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Chris, We go to the French Laundries little brother, same owner called Bouchion they also have a bakery next door. Both are very good and much more reasonable. I was just there last night, Big fan and the vegas location is no slouch too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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