$75 for a Michelin-starred three-course meal? Napa Valley Restaurant Month returns in January

"From Jan. 1-31, participating restaurants in the county will showcase exclusive menus at special prices. Napa Valley Restaurant Month is a celebration of the creativity, quality, and sense of place that define our culinary community, said Linsey Gallagher, president and CEO of the county's tourism bureau, Visit Napa Valley. It's an ideal opportunity for both visitors and locals to experience the depth of our dining scene, often in new and unexpected ways."

"Dining offers will be available at about 50 restaurants across Napa Valley. Calistoga's Lovina, a woman-owned spot led by a woman chef, will serve up a full weekend brunch complete with a mimosa, espresso martini or Bloody Mary for $49 and dinner for $75. In St. Helena, Harvest Table invites guests for a $65 three-course dinner of seasonal dishes paired with Napa Valley wines."

"For $75, fine-dining enthusiasts can enjoy a Michelin-starred, three-course lunch at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford. In addition to the restaurant's hillside views, optional wine pairings have been selected to complement the meal. For the same price, Napa's La Toque is offering a four-course tasting menu that will take guests on a culinary Tour de France. Between Jan. 7 through the end of the month, the restaurant will offer distinct menus inspired by different regions of France: Provence, Lyon and Normandie."

From Jan. 1-31, Napa Valley Restaurant Month will showcase exclusive fixed-price menus at about 50 participating restaurants across the county. Offers range from Michelin-starred multi-course lunches and tasting menus to beloved local favorites and breakfast deals. Specific examples include Calistoga's Lovina offering a $49 weekend brunch and $75 dinner, Harvest Table's $65 three-course dinner paired with Napa Valley wines, and a $75 three-course Michelin-starred lunch at The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil with optional wine pairings. La Toque will present regionally inspired four-course French menus between Jan. 7 and month-end, and Bouchon Bakery will offer breakfast items at $9 and $18.

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