The Restaurant at Meadowood, St. Helena, Calif.

When chef Christopher Kostow led Meadowood to its third Michelin star for the 2011 guide, he became only the second restaurant outside of New York to earn the award. And, at the age of 33, he was the third-youngest chef ever to reach Michelin’s pinnacle. The restaurant, located at the Meadowood Resort in St. Helena, has become a leader in modern American cuisine, driven by the terroir and produce of the Napa Valley.

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Okra seeds by Christopher Kostow.

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Christopher Kostow and the Restaurant at Meadowood

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The Rotunda at the Restaurant at Meadowood Restaurant, Napa Valley

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Entrance

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