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
I hope the cooks who are working for me now are getting that kind of experience so they can use what theyre learning now as a foundation for a great career. – Thomas Keller
Now the restaurants have begun to catch up with the wine-making there are numerous great restaurants in Napa Valley, and its wonderful because the people are there for just that: great food and great wine. – Thomas Keller
Hopefully, imparting whats 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