[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 105 (Tuesday, July 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1116]
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                      HONORING THE FRENCH LAUNDRY

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2014

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor The 
French Laundry, a renowned fine-dining restaurant in Yountville, 
California, as it celebrates twenty years of service on July 6th. Since 
its opening, The French Laundry has consistently served diners only the 
most delectable, high-quality and inventive dishes. This exemplary 
establishment certainly deserves to be recognized and honored today.
  Under the leadership of Chef Thomas Keller, The French Laundry has 
earned world-wide acclaim. By September 1994, Michael Bauer of the San 
Francisco Chronicle awarded The French Laundry a four-star rating. 
Since then, The French Laundry has continued to receive awards and 
recognition at an impressive pace. The French Laundry has earned a 3-
star rating from the Michelin Guide every year since 2007. Wine 
Spectator has bestowed its Grand Award upon The French Laundry for 
seven consecutive years. The restaurant has been named as one of the 
``Top 100 Bay Area Restaurants'' by the San Francisco Chronicle in 
addition to being ranked #1 in ``The World's 50 Best Restaurants'' by 
Restaurant Magazine. And this just to name a few of The French 
Laundry's impressive accolades.
  Mr. Speaker, The French Laundry has contributed to, if not defined, 
Napa Valley's tradition of, and reputation for, fine dining. On behalf 
of a grateful district, I thank Chef Thomas Keller and his entire staff 
for their unwavering dedication, passion and creativity.

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