calistoga

this year we had our valentine’s day meal at calistoga, a californianrestauranttucked away just off rose street. we booked in for a congressional wine tasting session and three course meal. the wine tasting session lasted about 40 minutes and took place in a room upstairs. the very knowledgable wine expert took us through the flavours of two red wines and two white wines from california. it was interesting to do something a bit different, great for any wine lovers out there!

hidden just off rose street, you’ll find calistoga, a californianrestaurantthat will take you on a journey of fine food and even better wine! the last time i went was part of a wine tasting and meal experience. it starts at just £33 a head and is an excellent way to spend an evening.

calistoga = i don't understandum..i'm so unsure as to what this place is... a taste of california? .. to be honest i've never been to california..but i think of sunny, fresh, delicious, vibrant, hottie's food.. and i don't even know if they serve california food here.

we came here, 2 of us, under the reviews that they were "specialityrestaurantof the year"
at scottishrestaurantawards on their website. um..we know they've paid to have that title..but nonetheless it's worth trying right? 

when arriving you see the waiting staff so badly dressed.,,i wasn't even sure if he was working or not! this place really needs a good refurbishment. menus are on a4 paper in plastic cover. 
 

they do have a great wine menu and lists out some really nice wines which we did try out. 

the food here .. was not amazing. really.. for arestaurantto have a rosette i was so so disappointed.  

there is a lot of improvement needed if i was ever wanting to return and it starts with food and staff.