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What the Last Meal Taught Him
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HOME BASE The chef Thomas Keller in his kitchen in Yountville, Calif.
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A Rare Glimpse Into Thomas Keller
Grub Street New York — ... after a car accident, but was such a bon vivant that he still managed to sneak contraband chewing tobacco and cigars while he was attached to a ventilator. A year of caring for the man (including sending over daily meals from French Laundry) softened up his son: “Mr. Keller says he has become a more patient leader with a greater appreciation for collaboration.” It’s an interesting look into a chef who normally doesn’t open up for the media. What the Last Meal Taught Him [NYT] Read more posts by Daniel Maurer Filed Under: ...

On Sir Thomas Keller: Kim Severson pens a heartfelt profile...
Eater NY — ... Kim Severson pens a heartfelt profile on Thomas Keller and how the death of his father impacted his life. In addition to many sentimental bits, the profile points out how both Per Se and the French Laundry are in transition phases and that Keller himself has "gone through quite an evolution." But don't think Keller isn't still a perfectionist: "...an unfortunate young counter worker at New York’s Bouchon Bakery recently received a personal lecture on the importance of wearing a belt." [NYT via ...

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Fork in the Road — ... ] Thomas Keller opens up about his relationship with his once-estranged father, and the last meal he cooked for the man: barbecued chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens braised in butter and bacon fat. [ NY Times ]

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After the death of his father, the chef Thomas Keller, who built his professional life on a devotion to precision and control, has started to soften.