Thomas Keller
By: Chalkney Travier
Bio/Summary:
Thomas Keller began his culinary career at a young age working in a Palm Beach restaurant managed by his mother. He then moved to France in 1983, where he worked in several Michelin-starred houses including Guy Savoy and Taillevent. Years Later, Thomas started his own restaurant in Yountville, California, called “The French Laundry.” French Laundry turned out to be a big hit. Thomas cooking style was the French and his signature dish was salmon cornets. Thomas is one of the greatest chefs alive. Other than Thomas restaurant “ The French Laundry”, Thomas has another restaurant in New York called “Per Se”. Thomas is not only a great chef he was also a wonderful mentor; he trained young chefs that would one day lead his restaurants. Now, Thomas is currently trying to appeal the ruling of the violation found in Item 2b on the report.
The French Laundry
"Thomas Keller's French Laundary restaurant in Yountville, California is in a building that began as a saloon that was converted to a French laundry in the 1920s"
Per Se
Bouchon
"It took us a while to find the restaurant, which is located on the 10th floor of the Venezia Tower in The Venetian Hotel & Casino. Once we got there though, it was beautiful. The atmosphere was relaxing and the large windows let the morning/afternoon sun shine in as jazz played throughout the restaurant. The staff was friendly and service was great from the maitre d’ to the waiter."