La Toque
| La Toque | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 2008 |
| Chef | Ken Frank |
| Street address | 1314 McKinstry Street |
| City | Napa |
| State | California |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 94559 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38°18′15″N 122°17′2″W / 38.30417°N 122.28389°W |
La Toque is a restaurant in Napa, California. Chef Ken Frank opened the restaurant in 2008. Since its relocation to Napa Valley, La Toque has received critical acclaim, including a Michelin star each year since 2008..[1][2] Fodor's has described the food as French-inspired modern American.[3]
History
[edit]La Toque was established in 1979 by chef Ken Frank on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles. [4]
The restaurant gained attention for its use of fresh, seasonal ingredients and its blend of French culinary techniques with Californian influences.[5] After operating in Los Angeles for nearly two decades, Frank relocated the restaurant to Rutherford in Napa Valley in 1998.[6] In 2008, the restaurant moved to its current location within The Westin Verasa Napa hotel in downtown Napa.[7]
Cuisine
[edit]The menu at La Toque integrates classic French cooking techniques with ingredients sourced from the Napa Valley and surrounding regions.[8] The restaurant emphasizes on locally sourced products, focusing on seasonal availability to shape its offerings.[9] Known for its food and wine pairings, La Toque provides wine list with over 2,300 selections.[10]
Design
[edit]La Toque features an interior designed to balance comfort and sophistication.[11] The dining room includes an open kitchen, allowing diners to view the culinary process.[12] Other design elements include a fireplace made from stacked marble slabs and a glass-enclosed patio with a retractable awning and an additional fireplace.[13] Tables are equipped with leather tops, floral arrangements, and crystal stemware, reflecting a refined and understated aesthetic.[2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "La Toque – Napa - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Archived from the original on 2022-08-12. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b "La Toque". USA Today. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ "La Toque Review - Napa and Sonoma California - Restaurant | Fodor's Travel". www.fodors.com. Archived from the original on 2022-06-29. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Jenkins, Kathie (1993-01-10). "La Toque's Ken Frank: 'Time to Move On'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/2845/bb_chefs_2012.pdf Ken Frank LaTouque Napa, CA Acclaimed Chef Ken Frank is
- ^ VITALE, VINCE (2024-02-03). "Renowned chef helps launch effort to end hunger among Napa County homeless population". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "The Westin Verasa Napa and La Toque Restaurant by Chef Ken Frank - Venu Magazine". 2023-11-27. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Bauer, Michael (2008-11-16). "La Toque in downtown Napa". SFGATE. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Sprauve, Angella (2014-03-28). "Seriously Sustainable: Ken Frank". Haute Living. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "The Preiser Key to Napa Valley Napa Valley Winter 2016 - 2017: La Toque: A True Dining Experience". trendmag.trendoffset.comhttps. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "La Toque | Restaurants | Cass Calder Smith". www.casscaldersmith.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "La Toque | Napa, CA 94559". www.visitnapavalley.com. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Dining Outside at La Toque | Food Gal". 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
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