re: New York Restaurant Advice

He's not your typical egomaniacal celebrity chef. In fact, I wouldn't characterize him as a celebrity chef as he seemingly has no interest in that. The first time I went to the French Laundry, I remember waiting in the courtyard after the meal. You can see into the kitchen from there and watch the line. This was at around 10 pm on a Saturday night. I noticed off to the side a guy drying wine glasses. He was completely focused and would dry the glass, hold it up to the light, and continue if there were any spots. His attention to detail for such a seemingly mundane task was impressive. What was more impressive was that it was Thomas Keller. I can't imagine any of the other celebrity chefs doing that. The guy is a fanatic about every aspect of the dining experience being perfect.