Thomas Keller
Biography: Thomas Keller, author of The French Laundry Cookbook, Bouchon, Under Pressure, and Ad Hoc at Home, has been honored with innumerable awards, from an honorary doctorate to outstanding restaurateur to chef of the year (for successive years). His two Michelin Guide three-star-rated restaurants, French Laundry and Per Se, continue to vie for best restaurant in America and for ranking among the top five eateries in the world. Ad Hoc, his casual family-style restaurant, opened in 2006.
- Website http://www.frenchlaundry.com
- Country United States
- Awards
1999 Gourmand World Cookbook Award Winner
2000 James Beard Award Nominee
International Association of Culinary Professionals (Cookbook of the Year)
2006 James Beard Award (Outstanding Restauranteur)
2010 IACP Award in the Chefs and Restaurants Category for Ad Hoc at Home
2010 James Beard Award in the General Cooking Category for Ad Hoc at Home