A new addition to our Napa favorites

On our most recent trip to Napa Valley, we decided to try Redd, a very well known and respected restaurant located on the main strip in Yountville along with all the other top notch restaurants.  

We decided to do something fun and try the chef's tasting menu.  Not knowing what exactly would be served was the exciting part.  All we were told is that the 5 courses includes a seafood appetizer, a seafood entree, 2 meat entrees and a dessert. 

Everything was exceptional and we were thoroughly impressed...definitely highly recommended!

Course 1 - Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare w/Crispy Rice

 Course 1 - Yellow Tail Hamachi

Course 2 - Clams with Skate Wing w/chorizo

Course 2 - Seared Scallop w/Cauliflower puree

Course 3 - Duck Confit

Course 3 - Pork Belly

Course 4 - New York Strip Steak

Course 4 - Braised Beef Short Ribs

Course 5 - Beignet on top of a peanut & chocolate sauce w/caramelized peanut ice cream

Course 5 - Shortbread sandwich filled with peaches & cream w/raspberry sorbet on top

of crunchy granola

Complimentary House Made Desserts - Blueberry jellies and Almond brittle dipped in chocolate

Another french bistro

Chez Papa, located in the Mint Plaza, is the sister restaurant of Chez Maman and Chez Papa Bistro in Portrero Hill.  A very cute trendy spot right off of the union square shopping district.  Great variety on the menu to choose from, your very typical French fare.  Overall, the meal was good but nothing especially stood out to make it outstanding.  Tried it once, now next...

On the house...puff pastry filled with gourmet cheeses

Snake River Kobe Beef Tartare with Dijon Mustard, Capers, Shallots, Garlic, Toast Points -  

Trying the beef tartare at every French restaurant is a must.  This one ranks in the middle...still the best to date is Wayfare Tavern.

Charred Octopus, Red Pepper Broth, Meyer Lemon Purée, La Ratte Potato Foam -

Best item of the night...octopus perfectly charred and tender

Braised Beef Cheeks, Brown Butter Beet Purée, Forest Mushrooms, Potato Fondant  - 

Super tender, breaks apart with a touch of the fork and melts in your mouth

Sonoma Lamb Duo: Roasted Saddle, Crépinette, Smoked Yogurt, Cucumber, Mint Lamb Jus -

Great combination of lamb cooked two different ways

Braised Kurobuta Pork Belly, Basil Escargots, Orzo, Compressed Radish, Pork Jus -

Perfectly cooked, melts in your mouth