This Michelin-starred iconic restaurant was destroyed in the Forest Fires of California
The restaurant in luxury a St. Helena station burned Wednesday on the ground.
Glass incident, aBlaze who started last Sunday Near the Napa counties border and Sonoma in California and provoked widespread evacuations in the region, destroyed several vineyards, emblematic stations and restaurants. One of the biggest names of them is the Meadowood Restaurant, a restaurant, offering three Michelin stars.
The restaurant, located in the Meadowood luxury resort in Sainte-Hélène, burned on the ground on September 28, while the fire torn the building, which also housed its casual counterpart from the gate to Meadowood and a golf store.First pictures of the scene Show the ruins of the restaurant with only two brick fireplaces still. (In touch:9 restaurant chains that have closed hundreds of locations this summer.)
The restaurant was around since the early 1980s and was led byChief Christopher Kostow for the last decade. "We are all torn," he writes onInstagram. "A vulchor is deserved and will be given in due course ... For the moment, I want to thank all the tramilia who has already recovered this magical space - and all guests over the years who have appreciated the efforts of these multitudes . What an honor that it has been. "
Brett Anderson, who spoke on behalf of the Pacific Union, the parent company of the station, stressed that the secure evacuation of all guests and staff was "of paramount importance". He saidTimes Bay is There is no question of whether the emblematic restaurant would return: "The Harlan family and the Kroenke family are engaged in the property. Anyway to rebuild and reopen, we will do."
AboutThursday nightThe fire was still very active and spread over 58,880 acres. According toCal Fire UpdateIt is about 5% contained.
Although no victim victim have been reported, the fire damaged or destroyed about 19 wineries, restaurants and resorts, depending onEater. They include destination vineyards like Castello Di Amorosa, who have suffered a loss of5 million dollars of wine, as well as the castle Boswell, Burgess Cellars, Tofanelli Vineyards and Winery Fairwinds Estates.
do not forget toSubscribe to our newsletterTo get the latest news from the restaurant delivered directly to your inbox.
