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Wine Spectator Greystone Restaurant in Saint Helena is a two star Californian restaurant. This place is moderately priced. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This restaurant is good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything that they cook in this place (from the oysters, appetizers, to the main course to dessert) has been excellent so far! We came here yesterday to celebrate my friend's 30th birthday. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard mixed reviews about the service and food so my wife and I decided to go for our anniversary. We had a 5:30 reservation and I can say that everthing was perfect! The food was prompt as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we tried ws delicious - an Ruben, our server was excellent. He saw my camera out - we snagged a view seat outside on the most beautiful day and offered to take a picture without my asking!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish we could give half stars. I would give this place 3.5 stars. It's not quite 4 stars only because the restaurant itself is not as beautiful as it could be given the setting, the prices are a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
See my last review about the restaurant and the culinary school. I think I might stop by CIA in hyde park , NY to check out the restaurant soon.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OOOMMMGGG. We had an ultra fabulous meal here on the recommendation of my parents. Thanks mom and dad! We started with the sweet corn empanadas. Then we had the spinach gnocchi and a salad of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to surprise my parents and made a reservation since we were supposed to go a few months ago. What a great day. The three of us did a whole bunch of sharing. My dad did the Temptations starter....
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great service, food and service. We met one of the chefs and she was just fantastic as shown by the fruits of her labor. Take your time and enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Highly recommended if you're visiting Calistoga. Ask for any of the lamb or beef specials. And of course, the chef's choice appetizers.
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was mostly very good. Unfortunately, the wines were sort of meh, and the service was truly terrible the day we were there for lunch. Maybe because we weren't wearing blue blazers or...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place. A bit price but the food selection was great. The filet mingnon was cooked to perfection. The chefs choice appetizers were great.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place continues to provide beyond just "a meal"....it's more of an "Experience". I have not been here in about 5 years and was a little apprehensive in making this reservation. After re-visitng,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I cam here for our "romantic getaway" weekend and we absolutely LOVED it. The Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi was TO DIE FOR...As a vegetarian, I was worried about finding a restaurant for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Second time here with my wife and loved it again! We were told that sometimes it takes a week or two in advance to get a reservation but we were able to get one early in the evening in the middle of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this restaurant! Hubby and I made reservations prior to our November '08 trek out to Napa. We were seated immediately at a wonderful table with a great view of the Saint Helena landscape. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's very reasonably priced for the dishes you get. When I was there, there were definitely some innovative options on the menu, along with some more traditional things. However, I wasn't blown away...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must if you are in the area. First of all, the views from the terrace make a great dinner setting. The service was spot on and very attentive. The wine list holds many local favorites and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, now I've had a night to sleep on my experience here, I feel I can write about it. Let me break it down by category:Location and Ambience: We arrived to see people dining on the patio up high on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaraunts ever. Whenever we're in the Napa area, my husband and I always come here (for about 10 years now). Fine dining without the insane prices, although they are expensive....
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really nice place, helpful staff. This place is awesome if your interested in historic winemaking, etc. Also, we saw a wedding set up here and it was beautiful. Definitely plan a trip here if ur in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here after a day of wine tasting in perfect weather over Memorial Day weekend in Calistoga and St. Helena =) The building is beautiful, looking down gives you are view of lush vineyards, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restaurant. Everything about it, decor, very attentive wait staff and general manager, and the best part the food. Yes it's pricey, but I think it is worth every penny if every bite is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Took my mom for Mother's Day Brunch here. It was my entire family's, including myself and the husband, first time dining at this place. Since it was such a beautiful day, we opted to sit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I've been here twice. Both with dinner reservations and both during a wonderful weekend of wine tasting (stayed at the semi-nearby Fairfield).The restaurant interior is not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had 12:00 noon reservations on Saturday. After roaming the grounds on what was a perfect sunny day. We checked out the menu from outside the restaurant. We walked in and found that the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this was my second time here -- my first was many many years ago and i think i was more impressed with it then. i guess that means either the quality of the food is going down or i've become more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the food is steadily going down south at this restaurant. service was just so-so and i didn't even bother to try the flights/tasting menu because i knew those were always the worse whenever i'd order...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My mom wanted to go to Napa Valley on a mini after grad excursion since I never got a big trip. Today's Temptations were nice... but it was an intro to a whole bunch of "nothing special". For the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Second visit to napa in 10 years. Disappointed with eating dinner at the CIA. The service was ok. The food was salty. Couldn't even eat the salad. Over rated for sure. Not worth it. Now, we ate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I picked this place for dinner for my bday.Was dissapointed. The service was poor, and food not impressive.We started with the Temptations, an array of small bites picked by the chef. Did not enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for a long meandering lunch. Funny that given it is a Wine Spectator Restaraunt, the wine service was really slow and almost missed our first two courses. Art of Zinema flight of Zinfadels was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to go here for years. A couple of weeks ago we stayed in calistoga and I got my chance. Checked out the menu online, made reservations, really excited. Ill try to be brief and say the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YES YES YES. I'm usually pretty specific in my reviews, but the food here was so amazing, it was like a blur of happiness, and I can't even remember the specific dishes I tried. Eat everything.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been wanting to try this place for a while and went for lunch on a Saturday with a friend of mine. I thought the food was outstanding and the plate presentation was good. Our waiter was great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, one of my very favorite spots to sip a glass of wine at their outdoor seating space. Specially on a sunny day, this is the spot! They have very good food. The tidbits menu, paired with wine (I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVER RATED AND OVER PRICEDAlthough the scene is pretty cool (people running around like crazy) and the building architecture is great, the food was not that great. The soup was cold and not very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriend and I took a day trip to Napa Valley, and we decided to have lunch here first. We had the chef's selection appetizers, which is five different appetizers. We both had the black cod,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
solid food. solid wine. great view of the open bustling kitchen. for it being a student kitchen, I was very impressed. now, just because i can only remember that we shared two salads, one of which...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a great way to end our "Wild Women on Wine" tour! WE started with Champagne and oysters on the half shell.I wasn't really hungry so I had the French Onion soup and it was really good! Others...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was really superb. The wine was superb. The dessert missed the mark. I can't quite pin it down, but I know it wasn't what it should be. Superb. Maybe the chef was off that day. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends and I waited about an hour to be seated although we made reservations. Luckily, we were not that hungry from all the wine tasting, so we didn't complain much about having our dinner at...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had our wedding reception here and they were AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!! We were beyond impressed with how wonderful they were to us. If we could do it all over again, we would! The food was out of this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Occasion: Girls Getaway Weekend.Girlfriends: Heather and AlexisForty winks: Marriott Napa ValleySalud!: Wineries: Del Dotto (Fancy Schmanzy), Darioush (Very unique...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went with a large group (25 ) to the Greystone for dinner recently; the food was exceptional! The waitstaff was very attentive and the food arrivals were fairly prompt, given the large group. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! Went here for dinner tonight and it was quite delicious! I was tempted to get a 1st course, but nobody else in my party decided to order any, so I didn't, either. I ordered the seared day boat...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I did a late lunch here this past week. The restaurant was still packed at 2PM. We started with the Chef's Temptations an array of 5 small plates that seem to change very often. Our favorite was the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The daily temptations are pretty much always never worth it, the service is what made me change the review from a 5* to a 4*, but I do love their liberal use of truffle oil. Great atmosphere too....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great fun and an awesome place to hit. Call ahead and you can attend a cooking demonstration. I took one and it's added a great component to my cooking style. Be sure to take 30 mins out of your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a must! Worth every dime. I would have paid a hell of a lot more money for the same exact dinner an hour later. I've only been twice, but the food, service and ambiance is unsurpassed....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Experience and setting is definitely unique: an open kitchen in a castle setting within a vineyard haven. Their tapa appetizer is a must-try.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The flights of hors d'A�uvre and wine are an obvious choice. After all that's why you came to wine country, to be in booze and finger food heaven. Whether you're with a large or small group go ahead...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
4 of us came here for a light lunch on saturday afternoon. The setting was nice enough and the food was good. But the service was lacking.The restaurant is pretty large with an open kitchen. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No idea whether to post my review here... or here:http://www.yelp.com/biz/culinary-institute-of-america---greystone-saint-helenaSo I'll post it... here.Came here for dinner after our wine tour...The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i've always wanted to come to c.i.a as a student and learn culinary secrets from the best in the world, but alas i can only view from a far distance while i see my sole pan seared to perfection. it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a 2nd time this weekend and I still will continue to adore this place. What a nice building, view from their patio seating area and nice inside as well! The food is amazing here,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Look at the range of Yelp reviews for this place. Is this the most polarizing restaurant in Northern California? 1 star rants & 5 star raves are lined up cheek & jowl. Several reviewers insult...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Holy mother.... 4 stars? I'm shocked!Three things to keep in mind before you come here:~ Sit outside and enjoy the view if the weather is nice. Inside is loud like a chinese restaurant. They said...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't see what is worth it about this place....Our waiter advertised the short rib as "so tender it falls of the bone" and "cooked over 24 hours so all the fat falls away" but when we recieved the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really understand why there are two different entires for the same restaurant, but let me repeat my review here. I went here upon the recommendation of a good friend and our concierge, after a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant has been a love of mine for over 10 years, I spend my high school graduation dinner here, I have been on dates here, and done family outings here. The service, the food and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have been to Greystone four times and the last time we went was the first time eating dinner. The chef's tasting menu is always my favorite way to start the meal. It's like Christmas...you know you're...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a little while since I've dined here, but visiting some other restaurants on a recent wine country trip made me wish I'd gone here.It's a very special dining experience and yes, it has a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! What an experience! Our wine country tour included an amazing dinner at this gorgeous, castle-like facility. The experience began with temptations (appetizers) which included duck pate, an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Going to the CIA was a cool experience. We didn't have enough time to really walk the grounds which was a bummer. Apparently they have 5 acres of produce on site as well as 3 acres for an herb garden....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A group of us had dinner here after a day driving around wine country. Because I was already drunk enough from the tastings we did, I didn't have any wine, so I can't say anything about their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Always and forever my favorite!!! They have all the right touches... they'll write whatever you want on the desert plate with chocolate to surprise special girls like muah! And if you plan an occasion...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stellar restaurant for those starting a weekend in the Napa valley. Started with the perfect halibut ceviche that included diced mangos, onions and cilantro. Main meal was the shank steak. The meat...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. The building itself is like a castle and it looks incredible. Inside the main building you see a ton of historical pieces that explain the history of the building and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My first 5 star review: This place has it all: atmosphere, service and food are all top notch! I had the Hanger steak (which is very easy to screw up) and it was made to perfection and i loved every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The old Christian Bros. Winery now a great spot for food, and deals. Cheapest price I had ever seen on All Clad in my entire life. Happy to walk away without wine and sporting two new skillets....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations. I mean, this is a Culinary Institute of America, right?First off, I came here with my family for my Dad's birthday. I remember seeing it during my wine-tasting ventures in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My visit was many years ago but the pork chop marinated in olive oil for 24 hours still can't be topped. It was moist, tender, and flavorful. The side of greens was a perfect complement to the the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I go visit my family in the Bay Area we always end up going to Napa. We drive past this place every time and I always think of how cool this place seems from the outside. The inside of this...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Such a letdown!!!!No offense, but if you gave this place anything above 3 stars, it makes me question whether or not you've ever actually been to a GOOD restaurant. My hole-in-the-walls cook better...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Any time I'm near a culinary institute I make an effort to check out their dining room, and I've always been rewarded for the effort. This was no different, and in fact probably my best experience...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this location of this restaurant. Located in the Greystone Cellers, formerly Christian Brothers winery. A lot of stone masonery is preserved. We visited in on a very cold evening, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ive been there twice so far and I have not had a bad experience. I have heard what other reviewers have mentioned about the service, but I have not experienced that. In fact, the service was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful historic building of stone. Lovely atmosphere and on the gorgeous day we went...eating lunch outside was bliss. Wonderful view from out there.The wine of course was delicious, and we got a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've often seen this castle as I'm driving my visiting friends to different wineries, but haven't actually been here to eat before. On a girl's getaway weekend, my friends and I decided to make a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food with exceptional service. Note, they don't serve breakfast. However, our meal was scrumptious. We started with mimosas with The Day's Temptations. An array of chef prepared small...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place I always try to hit after a day of wine tasting. I never make reservations and I am always able to be seated fairly quickly at the bar. I recommend doing the temptations of the day...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Want a great meal prepared by cutting edge chefs for cheap? Well, good luck finding that! But the Culinary Institute hits closest to the mark. Here you get four star cuisine for three star price and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent choice for dining in the northern part of the valley. The building itself, very imposing (and fyi, originally the Christian Brothers winery, and they've preserved some of it on the way to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a lot of fancy pretentious small food serving type places so this one was just ok to me. Don't get me wrong it was delicious but I probably woudlnt suggest it to anyone or drive the hour...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While waiting for the Beringer wine tour to begin, my boyfriend and I stumbled on a castle looking culinary school to eat lunch. At first we glance we thought we would never get a seat since it was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, food at the famous St. Helena Culinary Institute along with the selections of wine from the Wine Specator! It was my birthday, and I was very excited about the possibility of tasting excellent...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was hands-down the best meal we had on our first trip to Napa Valley and I honestly can't wait to come back on our honeymoon (yay!) in June.The service is impeccable, and their wine list (not...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pricy, delicious, great atmosphere.Party of two, we ordered:White wine (wutever on the top of the list, great wine)half dozen of oyster (3 different kind, 2 each)onion soup (not too salty, but not my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Neat since it looks castle-esque. The students there are super lucky to get to learn in such a beautiful environment. I personally think Saint Helena was the prettiest town in all of Napa Valley. My...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Summary: Scrumptious! Superb service! Definitely get the tasting platter. (But the French Onion Soup was overrated.)This past weekend was my third time to the CIA and definitely my best. So I'm pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just had my 2nd visit at CIA over the weekend. Both times I enjoyed their excellent food. First time, we had the tasting menu which was small bites of various appetizers. They had a small (small...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there a couple times with my wife and have had a few dishes. We stuff ourselves going there.Hanger Steak - excellent. I take mine medium and this was the best steak I've ever had. 5/5...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located in the former Christian Brothers Winery site, the CIA is a must visit. The atmosphere is beautiful and serene. The service is top notch and the food amazing!! The prices are also decent. My...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. The first time was for lunch during a bachelorette weekend, where the night before I think I had more fun than the bride and overindulged with the libations. I was sick on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a long day at work, sitting on BART, packing my bags and hurtling up the highway at around 90 mph, I finally arrived here to meet my visiting parents at around 9:15 on a Friday night. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is expensive for what it is. Service is so-so, a bit of attitude. The view from outside is great. Inside you can sit at the bar and view the cooking, or for more comfort, get a table. There...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a really treat because of the experience rather than the food. Different menu every single day.I came with a group of friends and we were all very pleased at everything in general....
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are only a few places you can go to where you feel like you are practically royalty for a decent price. This is one of those places. The restaurant is located on top of the hill. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend taking a class/seeing a class in action vs. just dining at the restaurant (Greystone) to truly experience this venue. I give this place 3 stars for the food, and 1 star for the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the grounds, not the restaurant.The reason why this place gets my vote for 5 stars is because it's a must see when in St. Helena. The stone building is amazing and the service is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to dine between wine tastings in the Valley. The food and service are both excellent. Desserts are lovely, and the wine list is (of course) deep and bursting with winners....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped by for dinner after touring the wineries. During winter holidays time, the stone building itself was especially charming, with Christmas light and all... so pretty... reminded us of harry...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is worth the detour.The decor is terrific and how fun to eat food prepared by the students of the CIA.Not to be missed: the temptations of the day: 5 amuse bouches.That's the only...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Some background. When I was finishing up my art degree I briefly entertained the notion of attending grad school but when I decided a masters degree in coloring would be kinda silly I decided I'd go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We really liked this place. After getting buried in mud and doused in mineral water up in Calistoga, we were starving. We dropped by here and got seated at the bar for an early dinner. It was a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is less a review of the food here and more of the venue itself... see i was the 1 of somebody who was invited to the opening gala for the annual mustard festival. i said to myself, ok, a gala...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here a couple times, ate at the restaurant, gone on a tour (snuck in for free), wandered around; and also waited until closing and got free muffins/cookies (cookie was dry for my taste).One chef...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am not exactly a highbrow foodie. I do enjoy eating out and can rattle off moderately priced suggestions for any part of the bay area, but they generally do not extend to anything that sets you back...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had done a day of wine tasting. After 17 wines I was good and buzzed but not too drunk. The CIA was fantastic. It used to be Christian Brothers winery. The waiter was great and he knew what he was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bf and I like to go to Castle Greyskull where we play He-Man and She-Ra. However, instead of saving the universe we like to expend our effort giving our server a somewhat difficult time. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum! I think this is really a hit or miss deal. But it's worth a try if you're in the area. We enjoyed everything we ate.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My gf's were so sweet to plan a day in Napa with lunch at the CIA for my bachlorette party. So I feel bad for giving this place such a mediocre review, but that's all it deserves. For wine country,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The CIA building just looks neat - and they have a great view outside of the restaurant of a winery across the highway. Food here was pretty good - i wouldn't say it was to die for - portion sizes...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place; especially if you have visitors in town. The food and service were perfect. It's in a castle in wine country with a fabulous view. what could be better?
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
we went here totally on recommendation. Just as we were leaving St. Supery we chatted up with some strangers in the parking lot who told us they were going to Greystone for , his exact words, " the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My family decided to go to Napa one day and I had to go since it was Father's Day. Walking up to the school is a bit imposing at first since it is a giant castle. All I had going through my head was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's showtime at C.I.A. Everyone who works here must perform well without seemingly reciting or mundanely throwing around ingredients because their potential career is on the line. I must admit, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends and I were amazed at the grounds that this school was on. It reminded us of Harry Potter's Castle. I would love to have a wedding here! The food was fun and yummy, and the quality and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food at Greystone was off but I really liked the cooking class (cardomon bread pudding) and the spice store.Food was so off that we decided to not order dessert. Girlfriend had some sort of fish that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Culinary Institute of America was a complete disappointment. Bad food and bad service. Only come here for the french onion soup.We came here for a double date for me and my friend's birthdays. Our...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the wine spectator restaurant is a sorta co-production between the CIA (culinary institute of america) and the magazine sharing the same name. if you haven't yet visited the CIA's west coast campus...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it here. We got in a bit late and had just had apps at Bistro Jeaunty. Anyway, I got the scallops in a pea risotto and they were so melt in your mouth amazing! We finished with creme brulee...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is divine! One of my all time favorites, and I've eaten at Boulevard and other fancy restaurants in the Bay Area. Yes, the service can be slow (but friendly), but that's the point - to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had, by far, one of the BEST worst MEALS of my life here! You see, I made the mistake of coming here with my then boyfriend on a Napa weekend that I like to refer to as dysfunction junction. Never...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Five reasons why my visit to this place was bliss:1) I was with Sab.2) We were on vacation which means it was one of the few days out of the year when I wasn't working.3) Sab is a total culinary...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*** Warning - LONG reviewEXCELLENT! After reading reviews from other Yelpers, we decided to try it out. I called earlier in the week and was able to get a reservation at the restaurant for Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really amazing meal, the best we had while in Napa. I had the Miso Cod which was perfectly done and really well seasoned. My wife had the hanger steak and it was so tender and good I almost wished I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place to have a culinary experience! The service is excellent and the appetizers are creative, they are definitely aiming to please. only half of us were wowed with our meal, but it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You drive all the way up, past the Culinary Institute to the restaurant, where they have complimentary valet parking. The interior is nice and open, with wicker chairs, brass pots hanging from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my parents here and we enjoyed our meal tremendously! The "indulgence" appetizer sampler was okay but our entrees were just as good as we expected for CIA. The dessert was a perfect finish.Best...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Culinary Institute serves a great meal which can range from a quick salad and a glass of wine all the way to a large, indulgent experience starting with caviar and ending with port, depending on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had several adequate meals here...but none shine. I have since lowered my expectations significantly and, if forced, will not say no to an invite here.The setting is gorgeous...but if you are a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing dinner, but nothing special (surprisingly). The dining area is HUGE, with high ceilings and open kitchens: you can go around and look at how things are done if you'd like. I had a great set...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was pretty good but you can tell that this is a learning kitchen as each course tends to be an obvious preparation or way of melding two flavors. This made the entire menu lack imagination....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Famous culinary academy with restaurant. Interesting to see what is coming down the pike from Americas best talent, eat in the "school". Ideal setting, fantastic old property, this is a fine way to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the menu changes with the season, and all the ingredients are fresh with great flavorsgourmet everything, prepared by the best in the industry, or those learning to begreat decor and a welcoming...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It has been a while (about 2 years) since we've been here, but we still talk of it today (that might give you a clue as to how good the food was). I think the food has been the best we've had in the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
you don't have to dine at the restaurant or catch a cooking demo to enjoy this place. the building itself is gorgeous and the CIA store is fun to tinker in (very sur la table). this is the perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best damn fish I've had in a LONG, LONG time!My parents had some chocolate explosion dessert. My father couldn't quite wipe it off his face...It certainly LOOKED like he enjoyed it ;-).Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tasting menu is great but I think it may be a waste of money for a large group. I would save my appetite for the main course! I enjoyed my dinner here. I had steak and my friend had the vietnamese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
the restaurant itself is lively and well decorated, the service quick and curteous, however, the food disappoints. The food is certainly not bad, but for the price I pay, and the reputation this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
At the Culinary Institute of America, you get exactly what you would expect - an amazing meal. I've only been there once, but the lunch I had was absolutely delicious. The service was also great....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"I was sadly dissapointed by this restaurant. We saved it for when we had out of town guests so that they could sample the real tastes of Napa. The temptations... for $8.95: a tasty shrimp but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to take out your friends when tourists went home......Open design offers a view of chefs at work. Interesting menu..."Todays temptations"is a combination of small bites to be shared by all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Whenever I have out of town visitors who want to visit wine country but aren't big wine drinkers, I always take them to the CIA for a cooking demonstration for $12.50 per person. It's something a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so good! My bf and I had: Pan Roasted Spiced Magret of Duck Grilled Angus Hanger Steak Both medium rare. They were both soo tender, juicy, succulent, and delicious. Oh my goodness. Then...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have had lunch and dinner here. I think that having appetizers and drinks is much better than having a full meal here. The Temptations (which is an array of small bites prepared by the Chef to be...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants in Wine Country: gourmet meals at a "reasonable" (a relative term) price. The restaurant is inside a beautiful, old stone building, which resembles a castle. I'd...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eating at Greystone is simply an experience worth having. It's both fun and delicious. The service is excellent; they will answer any questions, make recommendations, etc. The food is wonderfully...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The menu prices do not reflect the food qualityI had an okay lunch at the Culinary institute of America. They senT out a small plate of other wise amuse bouche($16, usually amuse are gratis from the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My experience at this restaurant was absolutely abysmal, thanks to our contrary, sour waitress (early 40's, wavy blondish hair- shame on you for ruining a perfectly lovely evening!). Where to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My lunch was absolutely fabulous. I highly recommend the "Today's Temptations," appetizer size samplings of the chef's creativity inspired by seasonal ingredients. The soups, salads, pastas, extensive...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best meal I have had in two years in California. Great setting - try to get an outside table on the patio to enjoy a long leisurely European style lunch. The inside looks great too. Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Forget the French Laundry, this is THE place to eat in wine country. Only slightly easier to get reservations, but the food is head and shoulder above anything else on the west coast. Even the iced...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service here is gracious and beyond generous...even though we were the last to be seated on a Thursday night, and next to last to leave. Menu is pricey, but the food is everything you would expect...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The CIA at Greystone campus is housed in an old winery, an almost castle-like granite structure. The campus and its restaurant are on top of a small hill where they've carved out a gorgeous tiered...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was decent and the service was fine, but after the hype, I expected a lot more from a major food institution.
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2005
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taking over the historic greystone winery, the culinary institute of america---the famed cooking school of hyde park, new york---turned the sprawling, dilapidated structure into a showplace academy and...
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local seasonal ingredients are the inspiration for pilar sanchez's wine country cuisine. hand-crafted tables surround the kitchen offering views of the professional chefs. enjoy the unparalleled panoramas of...
opentable.com - user review
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wine spectator operates this and the one in hyde park, ny, it seems for wine tourists. this stately chteau has a large room with an open kitchen run by the culinery insitute of america...
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definitely interesting. since everyone, including the waitstaff, is a student at the culinary institute of america, you might expect less-than-stellar service. but this was not the case...
igougo.com - user review
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as the name no doubt implies, diners can expect to be treated to something truly special. indeed, many regard this cia-associated restaurant as one of the true gastronomical gems of napa valley. the main...
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lunch with sweetpaulie...
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associated with the culinary institute of america in new york, the service and state-of-the art kitchen design outshine the food...
sfgate.com - user review
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i had read about this restaurant and was excited to try it. both my husband i and were terribly disappointed. we tried the tapas menu...
fodors.com - user review
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Find valuable restaurant information including descriptions, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Wine Spectator Greystone in St. Helena, California. Locate additional information on sights, attractions...
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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that is cia as in culinary institute of america, which is situated in the imposing, 101-year-old greystone, former home of the christian brothers winery. the executive chef is todd humphries, also of san...
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the culinary institute of america runs this place in the handsome old christian brothers winery. century-old stone walls house a large and bustling restaurant, with cooking, baking, and grilling stations in...
nytimes.com - user review
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Local seasonal ingredients are the inspiration for Polly Lapetitto's Wine Country cuisine. Hand-crafted tables surround the kitchen offering views of the professional chefs. Enjoy the unparalleled panoramas of...
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