Thomas Keller Biography and Wiki
Thomas Keller is an American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook writer. He and his landmark Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry in Yountville, California, have won multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation, notably the Best California Chef in 1996, and the Best Chef in America in 1997. The restaurant is a perennial winner in the annual Restaurant Magazine list of the Top 50 Restaurants of the World.
In 2005, he was awarded the three-star rating in the inaugural Michelin Guide for New York City for his restaurant Per Se. In 2006, he was awarded three stars in the inaugural Michelin Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area for The French Laundry. He is the only American chef to have been awarded simultaneous three-star Michelin ratings for two different restaurants. He currently holds seven Michelin stars total: three at Per Se, three at The French Laundry, and one at Bouchon.
10 Quick Facts About Thomas Keller
- Name: Thomas Keller
- Age: 64
- Birthday: October 14
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Height: 6 feet and 2inches(1.87 m).
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Chef, restaurateur, and cookbook writer.
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Under review
- Net worth: Between $1 million and $5 million.
Thomas Keller Age and Birthday
Thomas is 64 years old as of 2019, he was born on October 14, 1955 in Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on October 14 every year. Thomas will be turning 65 years old as of October 14, 2020.
Thomas Keller Height and Weight
Thomas is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6 feet and 2inches(1.87 m). He also weighs 182.98 lbs (83 kg).
Thomas Keller Family
After doing our research, details about his parents are not known to the public and it is also not known if he has any siblings.
Thomas Keller Wife
In April 2009, Keller became engaged to longtime girlfriend and former general manager at the French Laundry, Laura Cunningham. They later became married, there are no much details about Thomas’s love life, however, the information will be updated once released to the public.
Thomas Keller Net Worth
Thomas has enjoyed a long career in the cooking industry. Through proceeds from his work as a chef, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Thomas is estimated to have a net worth of about $1 Million – $5 Million.
Thomas Keller Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Thomas Keller.
Thomas Keller Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Thomas Keller
- Popular As: Thomas Keller
Thomas Keller Photo - Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Chef
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Thomas Keller Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 64 years(as of 2019)
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Date of Birth: October 14, 1955
- Place of Birth: Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, United States
- Birthday: October 14
Thomas Keller Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet and 2inches(1.87 m)
- Weight: 182.98 lbs (83 kg)
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
Thomas Keller Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Edward Keller
- Mother: Betty Keller
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Joseph Keller
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Laura Cunningham
- Children: To be updated
Thomas Keller Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1 Million – $5 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Under Review
Thomas Keller House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Thomas Keller Books
- The French Laundry, Pre Se Thomas Keller
- The French Laundry Cookbook
- Bouchon
- Ad Hoc at Home
- Bouchon Bakery
- Under Pressure
- The Complete Keller: The French Laundry Cookbook & Bouchon
Thomas Keller Restaurants
- The French Laundry
- Per Se
- Ad Hoc
- Bouchon Bistro
- Bouchon
Thomas Keller Roast Chicken
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 whole (5- to 6-pound) chicken
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, optional
DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Arranges oven rack on bottom third.
- Rinse chicken then dry very well with paper towels. The less water, the less steam. The less steam, the drier the heat and crisper the chicken!
- Place chicken in a large roasting pan (with or without a wire rack underneath). Truss the bird, tying the legs together and close to the body of the chicken. (This helps the chicken cook evenly and results in a more beautiful roasted bird.)
- Sprinkle all over with kosher salt (about 1 Tablespoon). Season to taste with pepper.
- Roast for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on size*. Do not baste or add butter or oil. (Keller’s theory is that this creates steam, which inhibits the crispness and tenderness of the chicken). If chicken is browning too quickly, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
- To measure temperature, place a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh without touching the bone. It should reach 165 degrees F.
Remove chicken from oven and baste with pan juices. Sprinkle with fresh thyme, if desired. Let rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
Thomas Keller Chef
Thomas worked at the Palm Beach Yacht Club starting as a dishwasher and quickly moving up to cook. It was here he discovered his passion for cooking and perfection of the hollandaise sauce. During summers he worked as a cook in Rhode Island. One summer he was discovered by French-born Master Chef Roland Henin and was tasked to cook staff meals at The Dunes Club.
Under Henin’s study, Keller learned the fundamentals of classical French cooking. After The Dunes Club, Keller worked various cooking positions in Florida and soon became the cook at a small French restaurant called La Rive in the Hudson River valley in Catskill, New York. Thomas worked alone with the couple’s grandmother as a prep cook.
Given free rein, he built a smokehouse to cure meats, developed relationships with local livestock purveyors, and learned to cook entrails and offal under his old mentor, Roland Henin. Roland would drop by on occasional weekends. After three years at La Rive, unable to buy it from the owners, he left and moved to New York and then Paris, apprenticing at various Michelin-starred restaurants.
After returning to America in 1984, he was hired as chef de cuisine at La Reserve in New York, before leaving to open Rakel in early 1987. Rakel’s refined French cuisine catered to the expensive tastes of Wall Street executives and received a two-star review from The New York Times. Its popularity waned as the stock market bottomed out and at the end of the 1980s, Keller left, unwilling to compromise his style of cooking to simple bistro fare.
Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas Keller
Who is Thomas Keller?
Thomas is an American chef, restaurateur, and cookbook writer. He and his landmark Napa Valley restaurant, The French Laundry in Yountville, California, have won multiple awards from the James Beard Foundation, notably the Best California Chef in 1996, and the Best Chef in America in 1997.
How old is Thomas Keller?
Thomas is 64 years old as of 2019, he was born on October 14, 1955 in Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday on October 14 every year. Thomas will be turning 65 years old as of October 14, 2020.
How tall is Thomas Keller?
Thomas is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 6 feet and 2inches(1.87 m). He also weighs 182.98 lbs (83 kg).
Is Thomas Keller married?
In April 2009, Keller became engaged to longtime girlfriend and former general manager at the French Laundry, Laura Cunningham. They later became married, there are no much details about Thomas’s love life, however, the information will be updated once released to the public.
How much is Thomas Keller’s worth?
Thomas has enjoyed a long career in the cooking industry. Through proceeds from his work as a chef, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Thomas is estimated to have a net worth of about $1 Million – $5 Million.
Where does Thomas Keller live?
Because of security reasons, Thomas has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Thomas Keller dead or alive?
Thomas is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Thomas Keller Now?
Thomas is working as a chef, restaurateur, and cookbook writer.
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