I drank more wine when I wasn't working as much, to be honest. Thomas Keller drinkhonestwine Change image and share on social
Hopefully, imparting what's important to me, respect for the food and that information about the purveyors, people will realize that for a restaurant to be good, so many pieces have to come together. Thomas Keller foodgoodimpart Change image and share on social
The book is there for inspiration and as a foundation, the fundamentals on which to build. Thomas Keller bookbuildfoundation Change image and share on social
Now the restaurants have begun to catch up with the wine-making; there are numerous great restaurants in Napa Valley, and it's wonderful because the people are there for just that: great food and great wine. Thomas Keller begincatchfood share on social
I wanted to learn everything I could about what it takes to be a great chef. It was a turning point for me. Thomas Keller chefgreatlearn Change image and share on social
No, it's funny, when I eat out it's not typically in the kind of restaurants people might imagine. Thomas Keller eatfunnyimagine Change image and share on social
Then, as the day progresses, depending on how the product is coming in - for instance, the fish man will fax us and say black bass is great - throughout the day, we'll also make judgment calls and adapt to what's available. Thomas Keller adaptbasblack share on social
I have no formal culinary training, right. Thomas Keller culinaryformaltrain Change image and share on social
Whether it's destiny or fate or whatever, I don't think I could do a French Laundry anywhere else. Thomas Keller destinyfatefrench Change image and share on social