This is a great slideshow of Thomas Keller through the years. Great because if you look at the photos of the early French Laundry it reminds us that he started the same way everyone else did. It was his belief in himself and what he could do that made him into the most respected chef in America. He is a culinary icon and he should be an inspiration to us all, a reminder that the road isn't always smooth or quick and that perseverance and finesse count for more than good PR.
Years Past