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 Eater National]
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