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It was a rainy Sunday afternoon in Paris, when six friends in the wine business gathered at L’Ami Louis for lunch. The unassuming style of L’Ami Louis belies the fact that it is a favorite of serious foodies. Although the restaurant prepares few items, every dish is executed simply, but to perfection. After a leisurely lunch, one of the men raised his glass in a toast, “To great wine, great food, and time to enjoy great friends.” This simple wish resonated deeply for Leslie Rudd and provided the inspiration for the creation of PRESS.

And so in the Spring of 2005, with all of Leslie Rudd’s years dedicating his life to the art of food, wine, and people; the memory of that rainy afternoon at L’Ami Louis in Paris; and his passion for the best quality ingredients, the wines of Napa Valley, and authentic artisanal craftsmanship; the vision, creation, and foundation of PRESS Restaurant had begun.

At PRESS, where the guiding principle is clarity, and the food is the purest expression of the finest ingredients, Leslie Rudd envisioned an atmosphere that was warm and inviting, yet understated enough to let the food take center stage. Designed by award-winning Architect Howard Backen, a modern farmhouse-style corrugated frame that blends with the surrounding vineyard was created. Natural light and fresh country air fill the restaurant via custom-built greenhouse paneling, framing the rolling vine-covered hillside beyond. PRESS was developed through a vision of having great food, fine wines, and good times with our family and friends. At PRESS, it is our aspiration to continue to create and share this vision with our guests while highlighting everything that the beautiful Napa Valley has to offer.

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon in Paris, when six friends in the wine business gathered at L’Ami Louis for lunch. The unassuming style of L’Ami Louis belies the fact that it is a favorite of serious foodies. Although the restaurant prepares few items, every dish is executed simply, but to perfection. After a leisurely lunch, one of the men raised his glass in a toast, “To great wine, great food, and time to enjoy great friends.” This simple wish resonated deeply for Leslie Rudd and provided the inspiration for the creation of PRESS.

And so in the Spring of 2005, with all of Leslie Rudd’s years dedicating his life to the art of food, wine, and people; the memory of that rainy afternoon at L’Ami Louis in Paris; and his passion for the best quality ingredients, the wines of Napa Valley, and authentic artisanal craftsmanship; the vision, creation, and foundation of PRESS Restaurant had begun.

At PRESS, where the guiding principle is clarity, and the food is the purest expression of the finest ingredients, Leslie Rudd envisioned an atmosphere that was warm and inviting, yet understated enough to let the food take center stage. Designed by award-winning Architect Howard Backen, a modern farmhouse-style corrugated frame that blends with the surrounding vineyard was created. Natural light and fresh country air fill the restaurant via custom-built greenhouse paneling, framing the rolling vine-covered hillside beyond. PRESS was developed through a vision of having great food, fine wines, and good times with our family and friends. At PRESS, it is our aspiration to continue to create and share this vision with our guests while highlighting everything that the beautiful Napa Valley has to offer.

It was a rainy Sunday afternoon in Paris, when six friends in the wine business gathered at L’Ami Louis for lunch. The unassuming style of L’Ami Louis belies the fact that it is a favorite of serious foodies. Although the restaurant prepares few items, every dish is executed simply, but to perfection. After a leisurely lunch, one of the men raised his glass in a toast, “To great wine, great food, and time to enjoy great friends.” This simple wish resonated deeply for Leslie Rudd and provided the inspiration for the creation of PRESS.

And so in the Spring of 2005, with all of Leslie Rudd’s years dedicating his life to the art of food, wine, and people; the memory of that rainy afternoon at L’Ami Louis in Paris; and his passion for the best quality ingredients, the wines of Napa Valley, and authentic artisanal craftsmanship; the vision, creation, and foundation of PRESS Restaurant had begun.

At PRESS, where the guiding principle is clarity, and the food is the purest expression of the finest ingredients, Leslie Rudd envisioned an atmosphere that was warm and inviting, yet understated enough to let the food take center stage. Designed by award-winning Architect Howard Backen, a modern farmhouse-style corrugated frame that blends with the surrounding vineyard was created. Natural light and fresh country air fill the restaurant via custom-built greenhouse paneling, framing the rolling vine-covered hillside beyond. PRESS was developed through a vision of having great food, fine wines, and good times with our family and friends. At PRESS, it is our aspiration to continue to create and share this vision with our guests while highlighting everything that the beautiful Napa Valley has to offer.