Thomas Keller new ppt

THOMAS KELLERTHOMAS KELLER

•Born on October 14, 1955. •A California native•Began his culinary career as the dishwasher of a Palm Beach restaurant that was run by his mother. •He quickly made his way up the ranks into the kitchen, where he discovered his passion for cooking.

• Early in his career:– Keller met up with the world famous master

chef, Roland Henin. taught him that cooking well involved feeling, and not just technique. Keller cites Henin as his mentor and a large part of his success.

SIGNATURE DISH: OYSTER AND SIGNATURE DISH: OYSTER AND PEARLSPEARLS

RESTAURANTSRESTAURANTS• Bouchon– This somewhat more casual eatery is just down

the street from the French Laundry in Yountville, California. There is also a Bouchon located in Las Vegas, within the Venetian hotel.

• The Bouchon Bakery– With locations in both Yountville and New

York, the Bouchon Bakery serves up the finest baked goods you'll find in either area.

• Per Se – Located in the Time Warner Complex in New

York City. Known for the quality of its food and service, it is difficult to get a reservation here.

THE FRENCH LAUNDRY:Yountville, California

•Ad Hoc -This additional Yountville restaurant is more family-style, though it still smacks of Thomas Keller's signature style of fine cooking.

BOOKSBOOKS

Awards• Best American Chef: California, James Beard Foundation, 1996• Outstanding Chef: America, James Beard Foundation, 1997• Chef of the Year, Bon Appétit Magazine, 1998• Voted #1 - Top Food, Zagat Guide to the Bay Area, 1998–2003• Five-Star Award, Mobil Travel Guide, 1999–2004• Favorite Restaurant - Restaurant Experts' Poll, Food & Wine Magazine, 2000• Top Restaurant for Food, Wine Spectator Magazine, 2000• America's Best Chef, TIME Magazine, 2001• Outstanding Wine Service Award, James Beard Foundation, 2001• Outstanding Service Award, James Beard Foundation, 2003• Best Restaurant in the World (French Laundry), Restaurant Magazine's Top 50

Restaurants of the World, 2003, 2004• Best Restaurant in the Americas (French Laundry), Restaurant Magazine's Top 50

Restaurants of the World, 2005–2008• Best New Restaurant (Per Se), James Beard Foundation, 2005• Michelin Guide New York, 3 Stars for Per Se, November 2005 - 2011• Michelin Guide Bay Area, 3 Stars for The French Laundry, 2006–2011• Gayot Top 40 Restaurants in the US (French Laundry) 2004 - 2010• Gayot Top 40 Restaurants in the US (Per Se) 2010

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