Rutherford, CA - Auberge Du Soleil
For our anniversary this year we went to Auberge du Soleil. The price of Aubergine , the restaurant at L'Auberge Carmel, was pretty intense so we thought we would take it "easy" this year. First though, a little background on Aubergine and how I used it to rate Auberge du Soleil. I picked Aubergine last year based on it being in the Relais & Châteaux family. It didn't have a Michelin Star. Michelin Stars have nothing to do with restaurants I enjoy, and I hope to never become one of those snobs who can only eat or talk about Michelin Stars. It only came up because following our dinner, they mentioned that they are trying to get a Michelin Star. We were surprised that they didn't have one. It was, hands down, one of the best meals we had ever enjoyed. The presentation was on point, and the food was fantastic. Carmel is the perfect location for fresh seafood, and the chef definitely uses it to his advantage. That said, in choosing Auberge du Soleil this year, wa...