5/5 The Whet P. 4 years ago on Google
SingleThread's
ambitious
focus
on
seasonal
offerings
translates
loud
and
clear
on
the
menu,
plating,
and
execution
during
each
period.
The
unforgettable
tablescape
awaiting
our
arrival
trumped
an
initial
long
wait
when
the
weather
hampered
our
plans
to
enjoy
the
rooftop
garden.
An
intricate
mossy
green
and
floral
centerpiece
display
took
our
breath
away
and
piqued
our
curiosity.
Our
first
bites
hid
within
the
arrangement
and
signaled
the
start
of
a
memorable
meal.
A
second
visit
finally
allowed
me
to
spend
time
on
the
rooftop
garden.
The
stunning
sunset
faced
me
immediately
as
I
walked
upstairs,
and
I
quickly
regretted
leaving
my
sunglasses
behind.
"Would
you
like
a
pair
of
sunglasses?"
I
paused
and
turned
around
to
find
our
hostess
happily
holding
a
tray
of,
you
guessed
it,
sunglasses
of
all
shapes
and
colors.
A
sunglass
menu?
That
was
a
first,
but
I
can't
say
it
surprised
me.
Back
to
that
first
introduction
to
the
"SingleThread
way,"
I
spent
a
good
amount
of
time
foraging
for
each
delectable
piece
out
of
that
incredible
spread
highlighting
seafood
and
vegetables.
Once
removed
from
the
table,
I
couldn't
help
but
sit
basking
in
the
afterglow.
Only
one
word
came
to
mind
then:
wow.
Where
do
you
go
from
there?
HITS:
The
(summer
menu)
Box
Crab
course
(grilled
baby
corn,
basil,
kani
miso)
remains
my
favorite
of
them
all.
The
sweet
corn
custard
and
the
soft
and
rich
crab
accompanied
by
the
baby
corn
included
butter
I
could
have
(and
maybe
did)
spread
on
everything.
The
dish
disappeared
in
seconds,
and
I
felt
great
regret
over
it.
Why
didn't
I
savor
it
slower?
Bad
gluttonous
move,
I
confess.
The
(summer
menu)
Black
Cod
(tama
miso,
squash
blossoms)
prepared
tableside,
delicately
balanced
components
in
both
flavor
and
texture.
I
enjoyed
the
signature
Sonoma
Grains
course
both
times,
but
preferred
the
Early
Autumn
in
Sonoma
version
better:
wagyu
short
rib,
black
garlic,
and
matsutake
tea.
Other
favorites
included
in
the
autumn
menu
I
loved
were
the
Shima
Aji
(squash
relish,
zucchini
puree,
herb
dashi),
the
Inada
(Gravenstein
apple,
myoga,
sansho),
and
the
amuse-bouche
Egg
(steamed
custard
and
smoked
sabayon
topped
with
Passmore
Ranch
caviar).
Throughout
dinner,
service
remained
professional,
yet
approachable.
At
no
point
did
it
ever
feel
overbearing
or
stuffy.
I
especially
treasured
our
interaction
with
the
sommeliers
both
times:
every
question
expertly
answered,
and
every
suggestion
on
point.
A
pincushion,
complete
with
thread
in
the
signature
Singlethread
color
palette,
arrived
at
dinner's
end
with
a
"pinned"
check.
To
conclude,
the
staff
presented
a
beautifully
designed
keepsake
menu,
adorned
with
a
delicate
fresh
bouquet.
Inside,
each
dish
was
described
on
a
menu
listing
the
night's
courses.
On
the
opposite
side,
a
small
thank
you
note
was
showcased
beneath
a
paper
rosette
cleverly
hiding
a
packet
of
(komatsuna
in
the
fall,
hakurei
in
the
summer)
heirloom
seeds
inside.
Pay
it
forward.
Plant
the
seeds.
Seek
change.
Inspiring,
to
say
the
least.
SingleThread
is
best
defined,
admired,
and
enjoyed
as
a
whole
and
not
in
isolated
tidbits
of
favorite
bites.
Whether
obvious
to
the
diner
or
not,
every
detail
has
its
place,
and
I
continue
to
discover
more
with
each
visit.
Their
concept
and
practices
stand
alone
in
its
approach
in
the
area
and
beyond:
a
single
thread
sewing
a
most
wholesome
(and
exquisite)
experience
for
the
most
discerning
guests
led
by
a
team
of
harmonious
giving
hearts.
KNOW:
It
is
located
about
an
hour
northwest
of
Yountville.
The
lunch
and
dinner
menus
are
the
same.
During
the
warmer
months,
the
rooftop
gardens
are
open
daily,
beginning
at
4:30
PM.
The
rooftop
gardens
are
closed
during
lunch
services
and
the
cooler
months.
Restaurant
bookings
are
released
at
9
AM
PST
on
the
1st
of
every
month
for
the
following
month.
Parking
is
available
street
side
or
on
their
private
lot
directly
behind
the
restaurant.