The Best of Napa Valley with Celebrated Michelin Starred Chef, Philip Tessier
Everything you need for the perfect California Wine Country getaway
The Relisher is the place where the world’s top chefs reveal their favorite restaurants in their home cities.
This week, we met with Philip Tessier, the chef-partner at PRESS, a Michelin-starred restaurant widely considered one of the best fine-dining establishments in Napa Valley; it also boasts the world's largest collection of Napa Valley wines.
Chef Philip's impressive career includes working at America's leading three Michelin starred restaurants, such as Eric Ripert's Le Bernardin and Thomas Keller's Per Se, Bouchon, and The French Laundry. He also achieved international acclaim as the first American chef to reach the podium at the Bocuse d'Or (often called the culinary Olympics), winning the silver medal. Below, Chef Philip shares his favorite spots, including wineries, in one of the world’s premier wine regions.
Firstly, I think a vacation to Napa should be treated as a relaxing getaway. I recommend visiting for about three days, and visiting two wineries per day. This way you can fit in a great breakfast, lunch and dinner between your winery visits.
