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Headed to Napa Valley

Post by zepp21 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:20 am

So the fiance's birthday is tomorrow and with busy season and a wedding to plan, time definitely got away from me. She's headed out to Napa Valley in October for her bachelorette party and I wanted to do something nice for her birthday, that she can use/do out in Napa. Anyone have any suggesstions on a nice dinner I can book for her or something memorable, that'll also keep me out of the doghouse :raised: :tap: :whistle: ?

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Post by matt.wu » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:25 am

French Laundry? :)
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Post by matt.wu » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:29 am

Buchon was nothing special. Ad Hoc was a little more accessible than French Laundry. Bottega was pretty good and more casual.

Or why not rent a limo for her and her girlfriends for the bachelorette party to make sure no one has to serve as DD between wine tastings that I'm sure they have scheduled.
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Post by zepp21 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:34 am

matt.wu wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:29 am
Buchon was nothing special. Ad Hoc was a little more accessible than French Laundry. Bottega was pretty good and more casual.

Or why not rent a limo for her and her girlfriends for the bachelorette party to make sure no one has to serve as DD between wine tastings that I'm sure they have scheduled.
This was my thought. I'd rent them a limo for the day and let them be pampered.

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Post by JBZ » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:40 am

There are also a lot of mud baths/spas up that way if memory serves. Might be something to consider if the group is into that.
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Post by zepp21 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:42 am

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There are also a lot of mud baths/spas up that way if memory serves. Might be something to consider if the group is into that.
I also thought about this but I thought the limo was probably a better idea so they can all sit back, relax, drink, and not have to worry, otherwise, they'll be alternating days to drive. Here, everyone can have fun for the day.

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Post by JBZ » Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:49 am

zepp21 wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:42 am
JBZ wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 9:40 am
There are also a lot of mud baths/spas up that way if memory serves. Might be something to consider if the group is into that.
I also thought about this but I thought the limo was probably a better idea so they can all sit back, relax, drink, and not have to worry, otherwise, they'll be alternating days to drive. Here, everyone can have fun for the day.
You're probably right. Better that they can all partake at the vineyards without worry.
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Post by hoppyjr » Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:28 am

DWC GTG in Napa?

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Post by BBK357 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:16 pm

Rent her a limo with a beefy male stripper as a driver. He can pull over out in the middle of nowhere. Give them a good lap dance and freak them out at the same time. Nothing like a 3.5lb schlong sitting on her shoulder right before you take her down the isle.

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Post by hoppyjr » Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:22 pm

BBK357 wrote:Rent her a limo with a beefy male stripper as a driver. He can pull over out in the middle of nowhere. Give them a good lap dance and freak them out at the same time. Nothing like a 3.5lb schlong sitting on her shoulder right before you take her down the isle.
Ben, she may not want the same thing you had for your bachelor party.

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Post by Captdave » Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:11 pm

Wine train especially if it’s a winemakers dinner. Mustards in yountsville is great.


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Post by Chocodove » Tue Mar 12, 2019 3:15 pm

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Post by ericf4 » Tue Mar 12, 2019 7:01 pm

My buddy owns a Winery in St Helena if she's into that. Tasting ,tour sort of stuff.

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Post by Ryeguy » Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:04 am

It has been a few years since I've been up that way, but St. Helena is great. October is a great time of year to visit as it is their harvest season and there is a lot of activity to see. Stag's Leap is a great vineyard to visit (which I think is in St. Helena). They only do very small group tours (unlike other vineyards where you might be in a group of 20- 30 people).

The limo is probably a great idea.

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Post by JP Chestnut » Wed Mar 13, 2019 8:19 am

BBK357 wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:16 pm
Rent her a limo with a beefy male stripper as a driver. He can pull over out in the middle of nowhere. Give them a good lap dance and freak them out at the same time. Nothing like a 3.5lb schlong sitting on her shoulder right before you take her down the isle.
Thanks for saving me the time to post this.

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Post by fastward » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:16 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:28 am
DWC GTG in Napa?
Why do I picture this as bunch of dudes in a hot tub?

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Post by fastward » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:26 pm

Definitely go with a private tour for them.

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Post by BBK357 » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:52 pm

fastward wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:28 am
DWC GTG in Napa?
Why do I picture this as bunch of dudes in a hot tub?

Because that thought comes to you about 48 times in a 24hr period?
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Post by BBK357 » Wed Mar 13, 2019 6:53 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
BBK357 wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 1:16 pm
Rent her a limo with a beefy male stripper as a driver. He can pull over out in the middle of nowhere. Give them a good lap dance and freak them out at the same time. Nothing like a 3.5lb schlong sitting on her shoulder right before you take her down the isle.
Thanks for saving me the time to post this.
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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Mar 13, 2019 10:04 pm

fastward wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:28 am
DWC GTG in Napa?
Why do I picture this as bunch of dudes in a hot tub?
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Re: Headed to Napa Valley

Post by sierra11b » Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:00 am

Wine tour.

Years ago I used to bounce from Bouchon to French Laundry as a part time chef de partie while working as a Sous Chef in downtown Sacramento on a different shift.

You can call French laundry and see if they have a cancelation depending on party size. Seen people swoop right in and French Laundry loves a good time party — everyone is there celebrating something after all. Sorry I have no connections there anymore.

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Post by zepp21 » Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:15 am

sierra11b wrote:
Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:00 am
Wine tour.

Years ago I used to bounce from Bouchon to French Laundry as a part time chef de partie while working as a Sous Chef in downtown Sacramento on a different shift.

You can call French laundry and see if they have a cancelation depending on party size. Seen people swoop right in and French Laundry loves a good time party — everyone is there celebrating something after all. Sorry I have no connections there anymore.
How far out do you need to book? It's not until October, so I figured that was plenty of time.

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Post by sierra11b » Thu Mar 14, 2019 6:54 am

Yeah you have time. I’m talking day before cancellations where the party has to scramble an andstuff into that suit they never wear. Call them and give them the date and ask if they can call you in case of cancellation. Check in every so often but secure a backup. I think they do it all with email now.

I like Bouchon but am biased. No problem getting in there but it might be better for lunch

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