$475 MENU & $1500 WINE PAIRING - Dining at One of CALIFORNIA'S BEST Restaurants

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$475 MENU & $1500 WINE PAIRING - Dining at One of CALIFORNIA'S BEST Restaurants - Single Thread

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Күн бұрын

We are here in California, on a journey to discover the best restaurants this state has to offer.
5 days, 5 restaurants, each with 3 Michelin stars.
Now, we take you to the second restaurant on our list. For that, we hit the road for Healdsburg.
It's called Single Thread, and the head chef is Kyle Connaughton. In 2019, the restaurant was awarded 3 Michelin stars.
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@chrishart4170 Ай бұрын

Love your California tour! Just a fun fact about the 24 year old sommelier, he has only been allowed to legally drink wine for 3 years, but if his education was in California, we passed a law largely for the UC Davis wine program (one of the best in the world and benefactor of the Mondavi fortune after some family drama, see the book “House of Mondavi” for more on that!). If you’re a wine student or sommelier, you can legally sip and spit wine as young as 18 here!

@iamstillvoltron Ай бұрын

Very interesting info. I didn't know that. Otherwise, young sommeliers from other countries would have a huge head start.

@chrishart4170 Ай бұрын

@@iamstillvoltron Not just sommeliers but winemakers too! UC Davis is consistently recognized as one of the best Viticulture and Enology programs in the world. I say that as a proud alumnus of their Engineering School who was lucky enough to have a few friends in their wine, beer and food science programs!

@sujankumar4301 Ай бұрын

Ha ha sip and split is very interesting!

@giuliovalenti1682 Ай бұрын

It’s so barbaric you still have the 21 age limit, it literally brings no advantage whatsoever

@buffalobilly6046 26 күн бұрын

Americans so impressed with themselves. In all of Europe kids drink wine from like 7 years old

@anonmeatcheesebun Ай бұрын

This seems like one of the most genuinely impressive restaurants you've posted, with regards to the service, atmosphere, and the food itself. Not a lot of stuck up, pretentious, "modern avant garde" foofy presentations, just good food with good technique. Love the energy from the younger staff especially the sommelier as well to make it seem approachable.

@Andre-Nader Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t call what they showed as classic technique. I think they just mastered things in a way that feel much more organic and unnecessarily pretentious.

@munchindiafoodtruck Ай бұрын

Love your comments. We agree with everything that you said about this place. We dined here a few years back and loved the food. The service was just ok for us. All in all a great place to experience !!!

@JonasReichert1992 Ай бұрын

That Somelier could easily lead a whole company into war….

@anonmeatcheesebun Ай бұрын

@@Andre-Nader fair point. I edited that to just say good technique because you're right :)

@Hollis_has_questions Ай бұрын

@@anonmeatcheesebunI noticed the good/classic difference and wondered. “Good” editing.

@JK-sw3qp Ай бұрын

Seeing a 24 year old sommelier really brightened my day. The passion and level of service he offered seemed amazing. Great video once again!

@JesseComments Ай бұрын

Study study study

@jjhaya Ай бұрын

He really has the qualities of a young man but doesn't forget to be a professional. How he interacts with Alexander makes him relatable and definitely leveled up his service, kinda cool since he's only been legal to drink for 3 years.

@joshuafoster1772 Ай бұрын

Singlethread is the only 3 starred restaurant I’ve been to. I took my family last August to celebrate my 30th birthday. I echo the same opinions of this place. It was simply an incredible experience with an astonishing attention to detail. I was simply blown away from my experience here.

@Hollis_has_questions Ай бұрын

Where to this coming August? Have you decided? O Lucky Man!

@atlastheend Ай бұрын

you know who else is top tier? the editor, like WOW, every video!

@Hollis_has_questions Ай бұрын

I agree. Every video is a gem. Raise a glass to the videographer!

@ChristianLee-xd9yo Ай бұрын

I have eaten here three times, and each time has been better than the last. The best restaurant I’ve ever visited.

@johnnysins1171 Ай бұрын

You must be rich rich

@Supperconductor Ай бұрын

@@johnnysins1171 Nah, just make it a priority, if that's your passion. You don't have to be rich to enjoy places like this, just skip spending on other things so casually.

@8300dvo Ай бұрын

@@Supperconductor 100% this, people make out that this is just for the uber rich. But then spend £200 a month on takeaway... literally just skip take out for 2 months and you can happily afford to experience this within your current budget. Shit man that's several times a year experiencing once in a lifetime restaurants like this. Make it your passion and you'd be surprised what you can afford. I say this on minimum wage lol

@nnamuenmada Ай бұрын

How do you compare it with Tom’s laundry?

@tren-y2m Ай бұрын

@@8300dvo And what about the money for groceries? It's still gonna cost $200. I don't think any tasting menu is worth starving for a month lol

@ChumbahNutz Ай бұрын

So far, two 3* restuarants, and the experience and contrast between Atelier Crenn and Single Thread could not be wider. Single Thread appears to be one of those encounters, that if you only got to experience it once you would count yourself very fortunate, and very happy.

@fadew55 Ай бұрын

The difference is the price though. The guide weighs it all, value for experience. This is clearly a better experience.... But waaay higher price tag.

@althegreat1968 Ай бұрын

@@fadew55 The tasting menu is around the same price for both - he just chose the highest tier wine pairing here which inflates the price tag

@aq5426 Ай бұрын

Now this is a fine dining restaurant that I want to go to before I die. Beautiful and tasty, and professional without a hint of pretentiousness.

@sinocte Ай бұрын

Came here to make this comment myself. It's lovely to see the staff not walking around like they have a fence post up their arse. It can be pretty magical when you find someplace where they take what they DO seriously, without taking themselves just as seriously.

@FishareFriendsNotFood972 Ай бұрын

This restaurant really seems like they are having fun playing with their food, and that's the highest compliment I can give a fine dining place

@ThePysen100 Ай бұрын

watching this while eating my $0,5 ramen noodles

@oskarkairbekow6077 Ай бұрын

Bro I’m smoking my ramen.. be grateful

@jjhaya Ай бұрын

What wine pairing did you have? 😅

@zes7215 Ай бұрын

wrr

@nigelgibson2242 15 күн бұрын

@@jjhaya I like it! :)

@Merlin_Price Ай бұрын

This one is gonna be hard to top this year. The fight to get here for the owners/chefs is a great asset. And the presentation is just superb. Love that they are letting that young man find his feet too. Rare to see.

@pomelo4086 Ай бұрын

Never seen him so happy before ahaha goes to show this place was unforgettable

@zes7215 Ай бұрын

@rustinpieces Ай бұрын

You put the smile on my face that was lacking here all day; in miserable, late October-like climate conditions in The Netherlands. Keep up the good work Alexander!

@KamiKaZantA Ай бұрын

Same in Sweden. Where the hell is the summer?

@mikealbright4994 Ай бұрын

@KamiKaZantA The sun and heat have finally arrived in(outside) Seattle, Wa.😊

@AwesometownUSA Ай бұрын

meanwhile a lot of the US has been battered by excessive heatwaves for the past couple weeks - we’d gladly let you take some of the heat!

@AndrewP957 Ай бұрын

This is the most appealing one I’ve seen on the channel for a while, looks really great. Nice job Alex

@markharris2798 Ай бұрын

The best channel of this kind anywhere. So glad you started it....AWESOME!

@donladmulligan4676 Ай бұрын

Always excellent compliments when a restaurant is outstanding. One of my most enjoyable KZfaq subscriptions.

@weeksy79 Ай бұрын

That water trick is just brilliant

@Riskmangler Ай бұрын

What a fantastic review. The staff's confidence and enthusiasm comes through and in a word, is inspiring.

@thejackoss Ай бұрын

The wine pairing was absolutely exceptional. Wow!

@graceclement5922 Ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your dining experience. Your insightful observations and experienced palate make your videos a pleasure to watch. And thank you for your honesty, you call it as you see and taste it!

@OhLookItsDavid Ай бұрын

The only thing better looking than the food is your jacket’s tailoring - wow !

@hoozentroger Ай бұрын

He should start a second channel about tailored garment...

@Kees247 Ай бұрын

A beautiful episode. Thank you. I loved the sommelier too. Just a new fresh breeze through the 3 star environment.

@tarapiglet Ай бұрын

I could not eat 80% of these fine dining dishes - but I am obsessed with this guy and this channel. 😅 It reminds me how much good living is out there to be had.

@jerotso Ай бұрын

Greetings and salutations from Navajo Nation in Arizona! 🎊 🎉love your channel and insights..cheers!

@VanDerPol Ай бұрын

I am really excited that your content will be extended to include not "only" restaurants❤

@134josu 26 күн бұрын

Your reviews and content never disappoints Sir!

@johnnysins1171 Ай бұрын

I love watching these videos, even though I cant even afford mcdonalds 😢

@okaykuro Ай бұрын

This might be my favorite episode. As an American, I think it's important that we respect other cultures and cuisines. This restaurant makes me feel like it respects Japanese cuisine to it's fullest while also not trying to imitate it. That sommelier was such a pleasure to watch as well. Thank you for the great episode! Can't wait for the new series you're teasing!

@Admiral-Blackbeard Ай бұрын

Fantastic video, amazing restaurant. A suggestion. Could you start the title with "episode xx, California part 2"? Its nice to keep track of a journey from start to finish, knowing i didnt skip a video.

@Jake-kr8sc Ай бұрын

First, I absolutely love this suit. Second, I am very happy to see the enthusiasm for this restaurant. Very happy to see there is American culinary excellence.

@DrMistousCz Ай бұрын

Every time I see that you have released a new video, it makes me happy, I haven't had such a feeling from any creator for a long time.

@burakoto6439 Ай бұрын

You are a great storyteller, not like other high-end dining channels, you make it easy and enjoyable to watch by interpreting it with on-point observations, without using unnecessary and exaggerated terms.

@jdude9922 Ай бұрын

I always love when you come to America. Its great to see out best culinary foot put forward.

@MokusGreen Ай бұрын

So wonderful content - thank you Alexander :-)

@ChefMychel Ай бұрын

Hope to have you at Stanford University next time my Friend! -Chef Mychel

@Nordic_Sky Ай бұрын

Stanford University is a must see!

@OrganicMachoCapitalist Ай бұрын

Do you mean a restaurant or the university itself?

@ChefMychel Ай бұрын

@@OrganicMachoCapitalist I'm an Executive Chef at Stanford, so a tour and food. We do some pretty fun stuff, I have some videos up for our Chef tables and other events.

@Nordic_Sky Ай бұрын

@@OrganicMachoCapitalist The university. My daughter goes there. It is well worth a visit. They probably have some decent food nearby as long as it's not campus food service! Lol!

@OrganicMachoCapitalist Ай бұрын

@@ChefMychel Nice, sounds good!

@rvanrossum4275 Ай бұрын

O my god I’m so exited my favorite KZfaq account just posted a new video!!❤

@AwesometownUSA Ай бұрын

“Like a bottle of Châteauneuf-du-Pape/ I’m fine like wine when I start to rap” - The Beastie Boys

@johnmichaelbeakley7447 Ай бұрын

Alexander was baptized in 'The Krug'

@pabskuch Ай бұрын

We have been to Single Thread Restaurant and Inn four times in different seasons and besides the fact that they do an incredible Vegan Dinner for My Wife and a pescatarian for me something that has to be tried is their japanese breakfast that comes with a stay at the INN , They have as well a different Donabe dinner that is also incredible ! and to top it all of they are so good about bringing our dog Lola . The whole team in The kitchen , at The Inn just incredible !! They deserve not only three Michelin stars but also this GREAT review !!

@danteMdie Ай бұрын

My dining budget is definitely a long way from these kinds of restaurants and tbh, I feel my palate isn't refined enough to enjoy this kind of food. However, I just can't stop watching your videos. It's art in one hand and food science in the other. Thank you for broadening my horizons.

@jacoba4230 Ай бұрын

I like how you appreciate and value the vibes of the space and the employees.

@chantalferreirapulzone3630 Ай бұрын

This restaurant service and excellent quality really stands out

@t23c56 Ай бұрын

This looks like one of the best ones yet! Thank you again for sharing your passion for fine dining with us all.

@niranalmog4773 Ай бұрын

Your videos are always such a joy to watch. Your commentary as you go through these culinary journeys is great, and always impressed by your knowledge of wine. Out of curiosity, when you do wine pairings, is it intentional to leave some of the wine in each glass until they all pile up at the end? Seems like an interesting strategy since the flavor of the profiles of each wine change as your go through the course progression. Curious to hear more about this

@EdenWallace-v5n Ай бұрын

Very excited to see your future videos expand outside of restaurants! I love the educational component you include in all of these experiences.

@beetroot48 Ай бұрын

I think this is one of the best, if not the best all-around restaurants you’ve reviewed in 2024. Top notch on all levels, and super interesting. ❤

@Korkloo Ай бұрын

Hooray!!! New video ❤️❤️❤️

@surft Ай бұрын

Now this looks like a restaurant worth saving money for! Thank you for aiding us less affluent in choosing what restaurants are worth it to go to.

@DJPAOLO Ай бұрын

This is the best review you have done yet - bravo Alex! Keep it up! And so glad you show what makes California cuisine so incredible. Hope you are passing by Yountville next...

@williamdietrich9819 Ай бұрын

Another enjoyable review, but I’m wondering how you manage to eat through all these multi-course meals. I know portions are small, but every restaurant looks like a lot of calories. Do you fast ahead of time? Is the meal so slowly paced that you have more time to digest? I’ve obviously never tried the experience.

@KlausValk Ай бұрын

Your channel is very inspiring and informative! It is not only showing the amazing and unique, top tier cuisine and service in the world of gastronomy but reminds us of an important point: remember to support local cuisine and gastronomy whenever possible. Visit restaurants, be radical, be amazed, be unpredictable, be open to the world of food and gastronomy as it opens to new cultures, people and experiences!

@lucywindbreeze8365 Ай бұрын

eating my instant ramen noodle while watching alexander the guest video making me feels like sitting next to him and enjoy the food inside the restaurant. amazing content as always

@PtolemyXVII Ай бұрын

The presentation was quite nice. I loved the opening tier design of the 1st course. Japanese food is so intricate and delicate, and I love all the attention to detail with particular sauces and garnishes. The edible flowers always makes a dish look beautiful. I’m surprised there was no sake in the wine pairings. Sake also has a large range, different flavours and adds nicely to wines and champagnes

@AppliedScience Ай бұрын

How does tipping work at high-end restaurants? Do guests tip 15 to 20 % even when the bill is $3K? I noticed the 3% service charge on this bill. Is that more common?

@ericstashak4474 Ай бұрын

I had such an amazing meal here a couple years ago. Glad you loved it. As a Bay Area native I’m so happy to see you romping around my region!

@daxharper7170 Ай бұрын

Always appreciating Alexanders tailoring choices 🙃

@Joe_Ingles Ай бұрын

This is in my opinion, hands down, the Michelin restaurant in the Bay Area, and perhaps a strong contention for the best Three Michelin in the United States. Although I have yet to try Alinea, Smyth, and Addison, from what I've heard Single Thread is still one of the top contenders for that unofficial title. I'm glad you had the same experience!

@Scientist12345678910 Ай бұрын

A bit of a stretch to call Healdsburg the Bay Area haha

@Joe_Ingles Ай бұрын

@@Scientist12345678910 Not to be that guy, but the bay area includes Sonoma County which is where Healdsburg is located. I know what you’re trying to say though ;)

@shanicestella2226 Ай бұрын

The Video Thumbnail itself is the most floral but artistic thumbnail that I see in this channel

@weltraumkolonisator Ай бұрын

Alexander = GOAT

@moonthing02 Ай бұрын

Within 3 minutes I have gasped and said “What” more than I ever have, the experience must have been absolutely insane!

@magicjuand Ай бұрын

there's gotta be half a million invested into this channel just in the year or so it's been around.

@DouglasJWalker Ай бұрын

I love that the song is back. Looking forward to whats to come

@poutinery 2 күн бұрын

That water trick was so cool

@matteo1429 Ай бұрын

GREAT VIDEO as always, you do an AMAZING job here! And 5:02 YES PLEASE!! You deserve MILLIONS of subscribers!

@SU-oy1ty Ай бұрын

Would love to see a travel type of reviews from you of destinations / hotels that you visit ❤

@Hollis_has_questions Ай бұрын

So far, my favorite destination + restaurant has been Hungary + 42, followed by Greenland + KOKS. Having been to none, I love (most of) them all. This time, I enjoyed seeing one of their non-alcoholic beverages. So exquisitely inventive, that I could easily drink my lunch at Single Thread.

@belloscuro9039 Ай бұрын

Worked with Jackson at Selby’s. Awesome dude

@dchevron77 Ай бұрын

Would love wine content!

@Kottora82 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for shearing that wonderfu videos give us so much inspiration! dont stop to doing it !Keep walking man thans so much

@noewantstosleep Ай бұрын

Grew up in Sonoma County, can confirm that we love our farm-to-table food and delicious wines.

@Question_Marked Ай бұрын

More videos of the best guest I’m all in !!!🎉

@MarcoDiamante-c9o Ай бұрын

I recommend to watch the "mise en place" series, where they talk about this restaurant from the chef point of view. A beautiful pairing for this Alexander's episode.

@adamrasmussen7379 Ай бұрын

1500 wine pairing. The alpha has entered the room.

@OleBrur Ай бұрын

Please don't ever stop making videos

@pandoragirl9424 Ай бұрын

Always watching alexander's video while eating my homemade nasi goreng.

@foodgeektv Ай бұрын

First restaurant I've seen in a while looking like they are doing something original

@Mighty_Dork Ай бұрын

Oh the sommelier is such a nerd, and that's so good for his career, happy for him

@streetsoffrisco Ай бұрын

We just went last night and the Somm is so talented. Great kid.

@AlexandrCretu Ай бұрын

I am here since video nr1… this is probably the only restaurant only with good notes from Alexander… not a single critique…

@Hollis_has_questions Ай бұрын

I have been here only a short while, but I noticed the same thing: from start to finish, an Ode to Joy. 😊

@mhartan Ай бұрын

I recall his review of L'Osier was similar. But, the one possible exception proves your point.

@TimK2646 Ай бұрын

Your videos just blow me away. I am waiting for that huge lottery win so I can visit all your places. I agree the young sommelier has a great future

@paymedouble Ай бұрын

This has to be my favorite restaurant you have visited

@c_s_b_9_4 Ай бұрын

"all star wine up full of heavy hitters" was an insanely good pun, especially for a non-native english speaker

@AlexanderG.-rd3hx Ай бұрын

as always top notch quality. keep going!

@JackWWtravels Ай бұрын

Great video! This was on my shortlist for a trip in October so you've made the decision easy

@sea4849 Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing a few of the options on the juice/none alcohol pairing!!!!!

@sansbury95 16 күн бұрын

This is fun to watch because finally Alexander reviews somewhere I went to! I enjoyed my visit in 2018, but it was less uniformly outstanding than your experience. The food was beautiful on the plate, especially the first course as you show here, but overall the meal felt coolly technical and performative, precise more than passionate, and the service was attentive and professional but not warm. I wanted to love it but I came away merely liking it. Perhaps it was an off night for me or them, or perhaps they have just loosened up a bit as they've grown.

@sansbury95 16 күн бұрын

Oh, and the wine pairing at the time was like $350pp and felt extremely overpriced, mostly mid-tier California stuff that was quite forgettable and not at all at the level of the food.

@ATLR9 Ай бұрын

I spent time at the Fat Duck when Kyle and Chris Young were there, fucking legends.

@stanvanillo9831 Ай бұрын

me too!

@murrayr1495 Ай бұрын

excited to see what the more varied videos will be like :)

@Eastsidemerci 19 күн бұрын

The p2 had me but when he popped out the grand cru ❤

@Bragglord Ай бұрын

Single Thread is not only one of the best in California, it's probably top 3 in America.

@OrganicMachoCapitalist Ай бұрын

Alexander what a fantastic episode! You also improved on episodes before and listened to feedback. Very impressive. For me you are the new: Chef's table from David Gelb. You make amazing videos. I am glad you will go start visiting caviar and champagne makers and not do that with an AI voice anymore. It must also be nice to know that if you ask online for the best channels on luxury food everybody is mentioning you as the number one.

@melissalambert7615 Ай бұрын

Good service really does add to a meal. Love the water order and that you never run out. I really dislike running out of water. I would hazard a guess that the young sommelier enjoyed some fine wine at home before his 21st birthday.

@samsham8218 Ай бұрын

NOW THAT is an impressive Restaurant.

@AlanDunkin Ай бұрын

I'm assuming you didn't get there in time to do the pre-meal hangout and drinks on the roof? That's the perfect way to start. Glad you did SingleThread, I was there when it had 2 stars, and I knew it was going to 3 and wanted to get there before the craziness happened. Just such a great experience in everything they do.