It gives you the basics. You can always go off it. You can play with it and it gives you a really good base. Life on The Line is another one. It’s so beautifully written. You can sit there as a chef and picture yourself in Thomas Keller’s kitchen. You...

This will help remove extra oils and moisture, so the garnish doesn't clump up as you sprinkle. There's nothing worse than spending a chunk of time working on a special recipe, like the crisp salmon from Thomas Keller (above), only to have the plating...

In an age where hyperbole is a deceptive but accepted tool of marketers, the above statements may actually depict reality. At least for those who love fine food and wine, it seems the annual PBFW (April 12-15) may actually be under-hyped. The fifth...

5. Add Roasted Veggies For a heartier meal, try tossing chopped grilled vegetables into your salad. 6. Add Fresh Herbs Ever had a salad with fresh herbs minced and tossed with the vinaigrette? If not, you should! Try a mixture of fresh chives, parsley,...

And it's often the humble tasks--the day-to-day practice of simple skills--that build the foundation for excellence. Ask Thomas Keller to sweep the kitchen (not that we'd dare), and we bet you could eat off the floor when he finished. Think of how many...

“The Thomas Keller Restaurant Group has no involvement, whether operational or otherwise, with Le Bec-Fin,” San Jose said. What’s more, he made it very clear that “Chef Keller will not be involved.” As to those coming from the Restaurant Group–leaving...