Thomas Keller believes that small is beautiful. All of his restaurants and portions are small. Customers seem to love a few bites of one thing and are happy to move on to the next tiny course. There is always a little more...
Thomas Keller's story is as much about failure as it is about success. He tells about falling in love with cooking as a young person and about making the grand leap to owning his own restaurant. These perfect chocolates are the result of plenty of practice. More...
Thomas Keller teaches us that sticking to your core beliefs may force you to leave a comfortable situation. This is a table at the Yountville restaurant. More...
Dreams fire our imaginations but a dream without action goes cold. Thomas was broke when he saw the location he now owns and by taking action he kept the dream alive. More...
We mean put all of your money and all of your heart into your idea because you set the tone for future investors. No one will invest in your idea if you have not already done so. Next you have to use the cash to provide the tools needed to achieve perfection. More...
Thomas Keller knows how to paint a picture and endear himself to people. These are the skills he needed before he was able to show off in his own kitchen. More...
Your struggle to reach perfection can land you in the world's most elite group. When customers walk from the parking lot of The French Laundry into the restaurant, they see this plaque. It is a signal that they are entering hallowed ground. More...
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