I believe Fernand Point is one of the last true gourmands of the 20th century. His ruminations are extraordinary and thought-provoking. He has been an inspiration for legions of chefs.
Thomas KellerI like to drink young wines, wines which are robust and have a lot of forward fruit to them.
Thomas KellerThey know what my standards are. They know what I need and how to get it to me, and they know how to communicate with me if for some reason they can't get it.
Thomas KellerWith passion, if you see the first asparagus of the springtime and you become passionate about it, so much the better, but three weeks later, when youโve seen that asparagus every day now, passions have subsided. Whatโs going to make you treat the asparagus the same? Itโs the desire.
Thomas Keller