Thomas Keller Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The law of diminishing returns is something I really believe in.”

“It's one thing you aspire to: someday, you'll be able to write a book.”

“We rely on our purveyors to tell us what's available and what's good.”

“You're getting to know who the great chefs are through their books.”

“Hopefully, imparting what's important to me, respect for the food and that information about the purveyors, people will realize that for a restaurant to be good, so many pieces have to come together.”

“In any restaurant of this caliber, the chefs are in the same position, building relationships.”

“It wasn't about mechanics; it was about a feeling, wanting to give someone something, which in turn was really gratifying. That really resonated for me.”

“Then, as the day progresses, depending on how the product is coming in - for instance, the fish man will fax us and say black bass is great - throughout the day, we'll also make judgment calls and adapt to what's available.”

“Now the restaurants have begun to catch up with the wine-making; there are numerous great restaurants in Napa Valley, and it's wonderful because the people are there for just that: great food and great wine.”

“I drank more wine when I wasn't working as much, to be honest.”