Behind the scenes at The French Laundry | Secret Table
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Published 2019-08-19
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Actually Sally Schmidt opened the French Laundry many years before Thomas Keller. Thomas Keller bought the restaurant from her and then built upon what she started. Give the woman her due credit. That said, he quite clearly elevated the place to a much higher level of sophistication and deserves all the accolades he has received over the years.
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Thomas Keller did not “open the French laundry “ 25 years ago. He BOUGHT it from a couple who already had the restaurant. It was opened in the 70’s.
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Fantastic that’s all I can say.. Most people want to meet actors and athletes I hope one day I can meet Thomas Keller👍🏻
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Having a dream is hard. Living it is harder.
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Sally Schmidt, not Thomas Keller. She's the one who opened the French Laundry, which was later bought by TK.
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There is so many life lessons embedded in this video.
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Love his ferocious gentle nature and willingness to share & teach.
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Cleanest kitchen and happiest looking staff! The tiny portions help you live in the moment and appreciate every nuance in taste and texture, as well as presentation.
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This is amazing, awe inspiring, moving. Thomas Keller is my favorite chef, and I have never eaten at his restaurants. I have made recipes from his books though.
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Beautiful tribute. I didn't know that TK came from humble beginnings - it makes me admire him even more.
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watching the way this man takes care with everything he does and backs it up with superior knowledge, watch his masterclasses to understand his genius…..very impressed
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Worth every penny and effort to dine at French Laundry. The time I was there, they were re-creating favorites from the 60's. Peanut Butter & Jelly, Tuna, and Ice Cream evolved into exquisite bites of delicious nostalgic appetizers. Service is excellent, of course. Truly, once in a lifetime experience. Very personal, very satisfying, all the way around. 💜
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I am French cooking 🍳 I am happy that Thomas has fantastic restaurants and hope I will visit his restaurant someday. Great businesses.
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It's wonderful to see that the Art is alive and well, thriving in the hands of young chef's! Unfortunately not everyone is able to experience it.
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I can remember in 1996 when the French Laundry cookbook came to my library in Knoxville Tennessee and how excited I was to see all those magnificent and magical recipes.
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Keller: It's important to me that it's a truly American experience. Investor: What are you going to call it? Keller: The French Laundry.
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Eating here was one of the coolest experiences of my life. You would think going to a restaurant is just going to a restaurant. Not here. The experience is out of this world. Be prepared to drop close to 1000$ for dinner for 2 with no wine
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So not only do I have to thank Chef Jonathan Waxman for the best chicken lunch I've ever had (Barbuto), now I learn we all owe him a debt of gratitude for turning Chef Keller on to this magical plot of Yountville land.
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I miss these videos, its always fun to come back and watch them even years later
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I had the pleasure to work for Bouchon in Las Vegas, Thomas Keller is so humble, just no words really!
