Frankly, you started it. A bit of a sneering, sarcastic attitude from the outset. And random’s comment was a bit weak, if you want to be honest. No worse than yours.
I’ll “sneer” at ridiculous elitism and FUNCTIONALLY meaningless ratings as I see fit. It is in keeping with the conservative mindset.
But I’m sure my sparring partner on this issue appreciates your third party, Forum refereeing.
Well, I’ve dinned at many of the restaurants on the list but honestly it is a subjective thing.
I like Manresa but I’d probably eat at Forbes Mill, Sent Sovi or The Plumed Horse if I’m buying. Then again there a few other restaurants in the area I like.
And when it comes to the French Laundry I’d rather eat somewhere else if I’m buying, such as Auberge du Soleil.(Mostly because of the Wisteria Trees, the balcony dinning and there is a larger Hunting Dinning Room Table at the entrance which was designed by Michael Taylor and the friend I usually take with me has the same table by him in her home)
Great Restaurants but like for different reasons and I can think of a few that aren’t on here that I would include but I didn’t make the list.