Comments on: Valette restaurant is casual upscale dining in Healdsburg

By: George

George — Wed, 13 May 2015 20:20:52 +0000

I’ve been to Valette for lunch and dinner. The food was great, service even better. Tried the “Trust Me” and was fully satisfied. Great addition to the Healdsburg restaurant scene. Congrats Dustin and team!

By: biteclub

biteclub — Thu, 07 May 2015 17:20:35 +0000

i think it depends what you order. I don’t think you’re gonna be starving after eating a piece of kobe beef with foie gras butter. Its not a matter of size, but of richness. If you’re looking for a steak as big as your head, then this might not be the place for you. But i definitely didn’t walk out hungry — nor did my BF — who is a meat and potatoes man.

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 07 May 2015 15:52:50 +0000

Everything looks pretty tasty, however to ask an age old question, after having spent much cash – will the patron leave and not feel like they’ll need to eat a couple hours later in an attempt to fight off hunger? I think many can respect the artistry of food but it’s nice to feel a sense that you won’t be hungry later once you’ve spent a small fortune. Then again the assumption could be made those who can frequent a place like this have a small fortune, but if they don’t what a treat it might just be for the regular Joe’s and Jane’s.

By: SoCo Chef

SoCo Chef — Wed, 06 May 2015 21:42:15 +0000

Meat schmeat… does the portion fit the bill? That’s the question!
Flavor trumps the schadenfreude those of us in the culinary world (those who know the taste of sweat) garner from the vegan wince. O’ blessed disdain.
Though I holy detest the haute; artistry is never more present than in the corners of your drooling yaps. If the food is commensurate with the price tag, give the props.
Don’t like what Vallette mongers, go bark up a more huggable tree.

By: steve

steve — Wed, 06 May 2015 13:38:04 +0000

So 1990’s! Who cares about another chef glorifying food as art for $40 a plate. Check out places like Peter Lowells in Sebastopol if you want to see a restaurant that gets it right.

By: Norm Robertson

Norm Robertson — Tue, 05 May 2015 22:36:01 +0000

Yes, the beauty of living in the US, freedom of choice to patronize who suits your individual style, needs, likes and dislikes. My guess is he does not need to cater to the trendy vegan group who make more noise than their actual population warrants. Embrace diversity; difference is the essence of living. I can’t wait to come and try something new.

By: RickB

RickB — Tue, 05 May 2015 03:04:24 +0000

Yes it does look wonderful. The chef is cooking to his strengths, if that doesn’t satisfy vegans or non meat eaters they can go somewhere else. Every restaurant does not have to satisfy everybody.

By: Sweetsinger

Sweetsinger — Mon, 04 May 2015 23:24:29 +0000

Looks wonderful, but a glance at the menu says this is another chef with limited understanding of or respect for those of us who do not eat meat.