An interview with Thomas Keller - chef at Per Se and French Laudry restaurants - discussing how American cuisine has changed and the role of the chef in the 21st century
The Chef
Thomas Keller is a celebrated American chef renowned for pursuing culinary perfection. As the chef-owner of The French Laundry in Napa Valley, California and Per Se in New York City, he is the only US-born chef with two three-Michelin-starred restaurants. A mentor to future culinary stars, Keller has authored award-winning cookbooks and is celebrated for his contributions to haute cuisine and culinary education. The chef is a national icon in the US, inspiring chefs, gourmands, and home cooks.