1995-2005

1998 - Bouchon opens in Yountville offering the restaurant's employees a place to grab a late night drink and snack after service.

1999 - The French Laundry cookbook is published by Artisan. It receives its first 5-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide (formerly Mobil Travel Guide).

2001 - The restaurant receives the "Outstanding Wine Service" award from the James Beard Foundation.

2002 - The restaurant is ranked #3 globally in "The World's 50 Best Restaurants" by Restaurant Magazine.

2003 - The French Laundry receives the "Outstanding Service" award from the James beard Foundation. Bouchon Bakery opens in Yountville and provides bread to both The French Laundry and Bouchon.

2004 - The restaurant is ranked #1 globally in "The World's 50 Best Restaurants" by Restaurant Magazine for the second consecutive year.

2005 - The French Laundry receives the "Outstanding Restaurant" award from the James Beard Foundation. It also received the 5-Diamond Award from the American Automobile Association.