La Toque, Napa CA

Ken Frank

La Toque

About Us

With both a Michelin Star and a Wine Spectator Grand Award, La Toque offers visitors an unforgettable dining experience in Napa Valley.

The products and services we offer

Products & Services
Dine out in the open at La Toque. Offering our full menu and a great outdoor dining experience in Napa.
Recommendations Given (125)
"The Cabernet is delicious and worth collecting, and you have to see the house, it's a historic..." Read more "The Cabernet is delicious and worth collecting, and you have to see the house, it's a historic gem, incredible."
"Joyce is a pioneer of goodness in every way"
Recent Activity

Ken from La Toque Answered this on April 25, 2020
Your lease should be based on a percentage of sales, full stop. Somewhere between 4 and 6 percent is fair, plus CAM or NNN. If your landlord doesn’t want to work like this, find a better landlord. Whether you like it or not, your landlord is your partner. This way you both have skin in the game.  (more) Your lease should be based on a percentage of sales, full stop. Somewhere between 4 and 6 percent is fair, plus CAM or NNN. If your landlord doesn’t want to work like this, find a better landlord. Whether you like it or not, your landlord is your partner. This way you both have skin in the game. 

Ken from La Toque Answered this on October 21, 2019
That's the wrong question. What is the best marketing plan to ensure I am successful is the only question to ask, especially since it sounds like you're investing every penny you have. Don't be cheap with your future. Great marketing need not be expensive, but you have to get it right. Well... (more) That's the wrong question. What is the best marketing plan to ensure I am successful is the only question to ask, especially since it sounds like you're investing every penny you have. Don't be cheap with your future. Great marketing need not be expensive, but you have to get it right. Well administrated social media can be very effective but get a pro to help you get started.

Ken from La Toque Answered this on August 15, 2019
Yelp is a dishonest business model. No one with any character will use it. Plus it's just a bunch of entitled whiners. (more) Yelp is a dishonest business model. No one with any character will use it. Plus it's just a bunch of entitled whiners.

Ken from La Toque Answered this on November 26, 2018
Gas is by far the preferred heat for a fryer. That said, depending on what you're cooking the most and your volume, there are some choices to be made on the style and size of the tank that are important.  (more) Gas is by far the preferred heat for a fryer. That said, depending on what you're cooking the most and your volume, there are some choices to be made on the style and size of the tank that are important. 

Ken from La Toque Answered this on June 18, 2018
Growth is not a be all end all. There is nothing wrong with small. If you provide a good product at the right place and time your business will grow organically.  (more) Growth is not a be all end all. There is nothing wrong with small. If you provide a good product at the right place and time your business will grow organically. 

Ken from La Toque Answered this on June 18, 2018
Basic people skills. Encouragement and empowerment. And never miss an opportunity to praise a job well done.  (more) Basic people skills. Encouragement and empowerment. And never miss an opportunity to praise a job well done. 

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