A LIVE Tour of The French Laundry with Chef Thomas Keller

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  • @nikkifuller8955
    @nikkifuller8955 5 років тому +46

    Thomas Keller manages to not only be a passionate and thoughtful chef, but a very much valued mentor. What an honour it would be to work with him!

  • @jayceevee8666
    @jayceevee8666 7 років тому +78

    This has to be the most cleanest, organized kitchen I've ever seen in my entire life.

    • @kevod09
      @kevod09 6 років тому +9

      well it is Thomas keller after all

    • @chefsu11715
      @chefsu11715 6 років тому +17

      Did you also know that the ENTIRE kitchen is cleaned top to bottom TWICE a night DURING service?! Beast mode 24/7

    • @Slow1LE
      @Slow1LE 5 років тому +3

      The kitchen is as clean and organized in person and during service as it is in this video

    • @pcasarian
      @pcasarian 5 років тому +8

      @@chefsu11715 I know somebody who had the privilege of walking thru this the kitchen and he noticed that the hoods(ventilation system) had burl marks on them. That's because the grease/dirt that accumulates is cleaned by hand with a toothbrush! Amazing. I've worked in kitchens for 20 + yrs and have never seen something so incredibly clean and organized. Kudos

  • @michaelfelsinger-k2i
    @michaelfelsinger-k2i Рік тому +5

    What a remarkable man ! A credit to the United States ! I live in Australia and I'm now too old to travel without being killed by a blood clot, but I've seen a few videos of Mr Keller's great restaurant and it almost felt like I was there, feasting on a menu I could only dream of. Best wishes to you and your staff, chef ! May the blue door stay open forever !

  • @kamilzabiegala1649
    @kamilzabiegala1649 3 роки тому +20

    Thomas Keller is so awesome, one of the greatest chefs but so humble and just down to earth.

  • @yellowrain3601
    @yellowrain3601 6 років тому +16

    damn!!!! ive been in culinary and hospitality for decades and ive never seen such a beautiful and clean kitchen! wow! RESPECT to Keller!

  • @lefthandright01
    @lefthandright01 7 років тому +61

    That kitchen is worth than my entire combined income for the last 20 years. I am happy to see a chef achieve their dream menu, in their dream environment and be recognized. At age 62, when most people are looking at their bank accounts for retirement, he is investing heavily. I guess that is the same as him saying, "I am here until the very, very end."

    • @daevlejhon8511
      @daevlejhon8511 5 років тому +7

      I'm with him..I will keep working until I am physically unable and then I will teach until I pass..we are not meant to be idle...

  • @DoloresGeyer
    @DoloresGeyer 2 роки тому +6

    I loved watching Chef Keller show us his restaurant-obviously he is proud of his creation, truly is an artist with food. Still, he is humble and you can’t help but love what he does with food.

  • @siliconvalleyimpressionsma65
    @siliconvalleyimpressionsma65 6 років тому +48

    Beautiful kitchen, what a nice person Thomas Keller is, he is so humble and personal. Thank you for the video.

    • @9hundred67
      @9hundred67 5 років тому +1

      This is just for TV, it's not the reality. Do you think he is kind and humble in the heat of service? hahahaha

    • @Cutter1018
      @Cutter1018 4 роки тому +1

      @@9hundred67 yes, yes he actually is.

  • @cristinakrpadevi4819
    @cristinakrpadevi4819 6 років тому +11

    I work for Thomas Keller on board Seabourn Cruise Line and I love it
    I would love to be part of this generous team on land one day...

  • @fruitbatsrus
    @fruitbatsrus 7 років тому +30

    I've been lucky enough to eat there twice. An amazing experience for all the senses. Worth every penny.

    • @ryangiordano1585
      @ryangiordano1585 7 років тому +10

      fruitbatsrus I've been very blessed to work there. Had so much fun and more importantly it made me a better chef being 21 years old I was so nervous ,but chef has a lot of patience

    • @rebekahwhitaker513
      @rebekahwhitaker513 6 років тому +1

      out of curiosity, what is the price roughly? Been thinking about heading there when I come in to see my Sister in law but on a buget

    • @udaykc
      @udaykc 6 років тому +1

      About $350/person with taxes and before optional supplements and wine pairing.

    • @joseph7570
      @joseph7570 6 років тому +6

      wife and I added the truffles and a $200 bottle of wine... with gratuity the total tab was around $1250.00. That being said we dined from around 5:30 arrival till 9 departure! In addition to unparalleled dining the whole French Laundry experience was absolutely marvelous and fun.

    • @anhmy2000
      @anhmy2000 6 років тому +3

      $2350 four people for lunch no wine. I will do it again.

  • @JosephBayot
    @JosephBayot 7 років тому +45

    Would love to see a higher resolution version of this great video!

    • @monkeycircus509
      @monkeycircus509 6 років тому +3

      Agreed. With all the high-tech gadgetry and overpriced kitchen basics they sell, they couldn't get better camera gear?

    • @woobabyj2
      @woobabyj2 5 років тому

      Anybody heard What the pass was?

    • @magicemperor2420
      @magicemperor2420 5 років тому

      "Oh, the video quality's very low. Must've dropped to an automatic setting or something. Here, I'll just scale it back up to... Are you serious?"

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 5 років тому +1

      @@monkeycircus509 This was originally a live Webinar, and the lower resolution helped to ensure that no viewers would suffer glitches, despite possible download-speed limitations.

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 5 років тому

      @@woobabyj2 Yes, it's Dekton; just a darker color than the prep counters.

  • @jasoncowd3142
    @jasoncowd3142 7 років тому +6

    He's in my top three best ever inspirations. Ferran Marko n Thomas . only a chef knows the feeling

  • @oneandone2744
    @oneandone2744 4 роки тому +5

    Great layout, fantastic organization. Perfection incarnate.

  • @Ad12329
    @Ad12329 6 років тому +5

    "Less is more"
    So this space is for me, as a kitchen learner, the best..
    Thank you so much for the video and for everything I have learned.

    • @tomthalon8956
      @tomthalon8956 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, "less is more" is not only deep, it's so original of him to say. lol

  • @georgewbushcenterforintell147
    @georgewbushcenterforintell147 3 роки тому +3

    I'm still gonna eat here when I reach a certain milestone. Been waiting for 20 years I can wait a few more .

  • @seanfranks2628
    @seanfranks2628 6 років тому +2

    could have done a panarama shot of the surrounding area, and although the FL complex is right off the main road north/south through Napa valley it is stunningly gorgeous. Getting one of those outdoor tables during the daylight hours is a real treat. And the wine available direct from the vintners .... WOW!

  • @khmerphnompenh57400
    @khmerphnompenh57400 6 років тому +3

    Bonjour Chef ,merci pour cette passion de la cuisine francaise

  • @distortedfeatures
    @distortedfeatures 9 місяців тому

    Saw the documentary about Sally and Don -- loved the film! It's called 'The Best Chef in the World' directed by Ben Proudfoot.

  • @ellenarchambault8526
    @ellenarchambault8526 6 років тому +4

    Love how clean that place is. Would eat off the floor if I had to.

  • @sylviafava2394
    @sylviafava2394 2 роки тому +1

    Dear Sally you did all the right things. With tears in my eyes.

  • @thetruth4865
    @thetruth4865 7 років тому +3

    the lemon thyme macarons- a) 1st batter is green b) next as the center or focus of the dish is the yellow batter ? that is such a beautiful concept .. really the way to cause the center stand out to pull it off aesthetically

    • @ShindigEats
      @ShindigEats Рік тому

      It's a little disappointing if they serve macaroons instead of macarons at the French Laundry. Why would they do an Italian rather than a French? Unless Thomas mispronounced it, which many do, and the pastry chef was kind enough not to correct and possibly embarrass him.

  • @kennethvincentministries4596
    @kennethvincentministries4596 11 місяців тому +1

    I would love to experience dining there.

  • @williamellis-xd1rm
    @williamellis-xd1rm 7 місяців тому

    Greatest chef in American history.

  • @andyholdmybeer
    @andyholdmybeer 5 років тому +26

    thats not a kitchen its an operating theater !

  • @newworldodor2641
    @newworldodor2641 4 роки тому +2

    Do you have a drive-through?

  • @judihopewell2499
    @judihopewell2499 3 роки тому +2

    What form of heat are your ovens, steam, gas, and cook tops

    • @RDens4d
      @RDens4d 3 роки тому

      I was wondering about the cooktops too. Appears to be induction

  • @Schnauzer-2
    @Schnauzer-2 4 роки тому +3

    I have a dream in my life Thomas, to know you and go to the French Laundry. As soon the epidemic is finished I will go.

    • @Schnauzer-2
      @Schnauzer-2 4 роки тому

      @@mataega
      That’s means that my dreams are priceless and timeless. 🤪🤪

  • @arpsri9675
    @arpsri9675 2 роки тому

    The kitchen so neat and clean

  • @sandmann1638
    @sandmann1638 5 років тому +12

    One day I'm going to work for him..

  • @MrKinghuman
    @MrKinghuman 5 років тому +2

    90 people a night at 310 per head. 27900 a night. 7 days a week is 195300. almost 800k a month, from vegetables they grow themselves. plus drinks. whoa. they make 10 million a year, even if 85% is overhead, from cooking food, that's insane. talent like his is rarer than people realize, theres a lot of good cooks and chefs, but guys at his level is different.

  • @ouiouisoundsdelish8380
    @ouiouisoundsdelish8380 4 роки тому +1

    Thomas Keller's The French Laundry is a VP American landmark & global tourist destination.
    It 100% deserves to be the most famous Small Business.

  • @AGC828
    @AGC828 4 роки тому +3

    Helps to be a the heart of the source (e.g. ingredients, veggies). If only there was a slaughter house across the road too. Then the French Laundry restaurant would be self-sufficient. :)
    I recall being at an oceanside Mexican restaurant long ago. when I was a kid. The restaurant had little boys run into the ocean and fish for red snapper. Can't be any fresher than that. And it was good. Was BBQ'd. recall lemon. ;)
    The American "wolfgang Puck"...pushing cookware by Cangshan with TK's name on the product.. :)

  • @shirleyprescott1528
    @shirleyprescott1528 3 роки тому

    lovely description! I want to come, but I am in Illilnois!!!!

  • @exas4791
    @exas4791 4 роки тому +11

    That he keeps addressing the other person as a chef, tells me that he is serious about his employees’ jobs.

    • @mikechung4886
      @mikechung4886 3 роки тому +2

      When he came in for lunch at bouchon vegas, he came into the kitchen after his meal and said “ Thank you, chefs” with a fist bump of course. Honestly even when the cdc or sous called me chef (and I was only a chef de partie / line cook) it gave me a sense of ownership and pride. Words matter in every sense.

  • @DrizTheKidd
    @DrizTheKidd 6 років тому +12

    Thomas Keller calling you "chef"...must be a great man.

  • @mrmindstorms
    @mrmindstorms 7 років тому +17

    As a full time photographer and part time foodlover I know you or the photographer have higher resolution of this video, and I strongly encourage you too repost this video in 720p or 1080p. The content is just too great for 360p. Alot of views are waiting.

  • @eda7811
    @eda7811 7 років тому +16

    360p.......

  • @Amy-tl2xe
    @Amy-tl2xe 2 роки тому

    SO SO impressive. Kudos.

  • @finnfo4
    @finnfo4 Рік тому

    Well spoken, Chef!

  • @GodsGirl91750
    @GodsGirl91750 11 місяців тому

    This video just came up on my feed I will follow William Sonoma now- but love learning about a good running kitchen and the fresh vegetables and gardeners… One thing that stuck with me is so true what he said about cleaning up as you go… My mom taught us that when we were young children, and I’m 61 now and I still clean as I go. like Chef said, it makes your evening enjoyable to not have a messy kitchen after the meal… Clean as you go! 🫶🏻☺️🍷

  • @DanielBrownsan
    @DanielBrownsan 6 років тому +1

    11:05, they're stroking the filament on the cucumbers....

  • @WhatMakesaGreatChef
    @WhatMakesaGreatChef 2 роки тому

    Thomas Keller is a great chef! Find out why on what makes a great chef channel.

  • @johnsilva3347
    @johnsilva3347 6 років тому

    can anyone tell me what french cooking suite Chef TK uses. That kitchen is gorgeous

  • @SGVFOOTBALL
    @SGVFOOTBALL 7 років тому

    See you Sunday, hope Chef Keller is in the kitchen

  • @somesinger1575
    @somesinger1575 3 роки тому +3

    Gavin's Bane?

  • @joelhammer3538
    @joelhammer3538 3 роки тому +1

    What a kitchen🤤🤤🤤

  • @janakaihmct2885
    @janakaihmct2885 2 роки тому

    Excellent values for Hospitality professionals

  • @francinecorry633
    @francinecorry633 4 роки тому +1

    He did not explain the cook tops,no visible flames.Does anyone know?

    • @sworkmann
      @sworkmann 4 роки тому +2

      induction burners

    • @mikechung4886
      @mikechung4886 3 роки тому

      French tops conduct heat underneath. The closer to the center the more heat.

  • @adamitt999
    @adamitt999 2 роки тому

    How tf was this posted in 2017 with a max resolution of 360p?

  • @anthonyharding-clark7113
    @anthonyharding-clark7113 4 роки тому

    Anyone know what sort of cook top that is?

  • @joneill1155
    @joneill1155 5 років тому +2

    360 DPI...what is this, 1974?

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 5 років тому +1

      It's a capture from a live stream, and the lower resolution allowed two-way communication without glitches. Not great for after-the-fact viewing, but it met their needs at the time.

  • @DanielBrownsan
    @DanielBrownsan 6 років тому

    A peek into the kitchen you get in heaven, but slightly better.

  • @Lizzy514
    @Lizzy514 6 місяців тому

    Are you kidding? You didn't take this down?

  • @whitelady09
    @whitelady09 4 роки тому +2

    They not wearing a hair net ?

  • @honglee6100
    @honglee6100 6 років тому +1

    TK the legend . re using the boxes the fish came in for macroons

  • @ICEGOD2
    @ICEGOD2 7 років тому +1

    Me and some other chefs got to eat at the French Laundry two years ago. Most of my chef instructors were VERY jealous.

  • @shawnhampton8503
    @shawnhampton8503 2 роки тому

    One wonders what happened to all that cookware now that that Keller has moved on to Hestan? Maybe they donated it somewhere.

  • @GreenWitch1
    @GreenWitch1 11 місяців тому

    If you ever have a day for poor people, I’m in! It’s my dream to eat there!!

  • @marstinmetal
    @marstinmetal 6 років тому +1

    2018 and 360p???? Whats going on???

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 5 років тому

      It's a capture from a 2017 live stream hosted by Williams-Sonoma, and the lower resolution allowed two-way communication without glitches. Not great for after-the-fact viewing, but it met their needs at the time.

  • @ytg6352
    @ytg6352 5 років тому

    how could the building enveloped in plants keep ants away?

  • @buang420
    @buang420 3 роки тому +1

    Are they really good chef or do they just get the best ingredients?

  • @MarkPR58
    @MarkPR58 6 років тому

    Amazing

  • @digitalboomer
    @digitalboomer 5 років тому +6

    A funny part in the video, is where a question comes in for Matt.... what is your favorite course on the menu? Immediately, Keller takes over and says that's a hard question, blah, blah, blah. What many people don't understand is that, it is quite possible Matt has never sat down to a meal at the Restaurant even after a decade of service. Many restaurants have a policy against the help dining where they work. I doubt, by Keller's reaction that Matt has ever dined at the French Laundry? He has probably manged to sneak a taste here and there in the kitchen... but no one is
    talking. Anthony Bourdain wrote in one of his books (Medium Raw) about a most amazing fish prep guy in the 3 star Michelin restaurant Le Bernadin, co-owned by Bourdain's friend Eric Ripert. Apparently, when the fish prep guy took off, it took 3 people to fill in to do the same quality and quantity of work. As an experiment, Bourdain asked the prep guy who's name is Justo Thomas,
    to join him for dinner at Le Bernadin. This is unheard of in the industry, but Bourdain wanted to show what the end result of all that preparation was all about. It is a great story with a happy ending, but it points out the fact that many, many people who work in famous restaurants, have never eaten there.

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 5 років тому +7

      I think you don't understand what is going on here. The question isn't "for" Matt, the question is "from" Matt. Matt isn't an employee at The French Laundry, he (as are the other people asking questions) is a participant in a live stream event hosted by Williams-Sonoma, and is posting his question remotely as he's watching the stream. The questions are then read to Chef Keller by the woman monitoring the stream in the kitchen.

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 5 років тому +1

      (And, by the way, the man standing next to Chef Keller is introduced by the chef as "Aaron Keefer, who's our gardener." See: www.thomaskeller.com/yountville-california/french-laundry/aaron-keefer )

    • @byzantinegold
      @byzantinegold 2 роки тому

      Don't they cook an entire meal for the staff every day?

  • @scottperine8027
    @scottperine8027 3 роки тому +1

    TK is a Culinary God...

  • @Apollo65
    @Apollo65 4 роки тому

    "Simple is difficult" - Thomas Keller

  • @finnfo4
    @finnfo4 Рік тому

    Why not "The Napa Valley Laundry" or "The Golden State Laundry" etc.?

  • @deepakgurung4699
    @deepakgurung4699 5 років тому +1

    Sadly.....🥺 As much as I wanted to I could never be able to eat there.

  • @seavale11
    @seavale11 6 років тому

    luv you i try sum of yor ideas.. i always clean as i go

  • @robinkishmiller2596
    @robinkishmiller2596 3 роки тому

    Wow!!!!!!!!!

  • @Cameron1115
    @Cameron1115 7 років тому

    Amazing ‼️👍🏼♥️

  • @franksham1354
    @franksham1354 6 років тому

    Any pointers on doing a stage at the French Laundry? Thanks in advance

  • @thorinoakenshield2517
    @thorinoakenshield2517 5 років тому +2

    There's always room for dessert even in a video tour

  • @matthewkantar5583
    @matthewkantar5583 5 років тому

    The burners are a mile from the rail, can't imagine why that makes any sense?

    • @thehomeplatespecial597
      @thehomeplatespecial597 5 років тому

      Work flow with many ppl.

    • @michaelrowe6133
      @michaelrowe6133 4 роки тому

      Not to mention they are refrigerated, you wouldn't want that next to the burners for a number of reasons, and all you have to do to get to the burners is about face.

  • @pongthep3104
    @pongthep3104 3 роки тому

    10 million $ for the kitchen ?

  • @sslurgio3431
    @sslurgio3431 3 роки тому +2

    Recall gavie after party at FRENCH LAUNDRY WHOS IN

  • @fredhubbard7210
    @fredhubbard7210 4 роки тому +2

    I want to start a restaurant called "Reality Cheque." You get valet parking, and when you go through the front door, you are wisked away to a farmers field in a third world country to spend the day working in a field, and at the end of the day you are fed a bowl of maize, while seated in a grass hut with your host... Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

  • @LucidAnomalies_
    @LucidAnomalies_ Рік тому

    Williams Sonoma uploading a video in 360p like what are you doing? Can’t even tell the details in the architecture or the kitchen because everything is so pixelated.

  • @Jay-407
    @Jay-407 3 роки тому

    The 5 second rule is bumped up to 20 in that kitchen

  • @jabinkhan70
    @jabinkhan70 3 роки тому

    Would be great to work,

  • @phillipkalaveras1725
    @phillipkalaveras1725 3 роки тому

    Those who manipulate the organized habits and opinions of the masses constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of your world. Your minds are molded, our tastes formed, our ideas suggested, your future planned, by people you have never heard of… and this is where they eat.

  • @amneziak
    @amneziak 5 років тому +1

    That is some tasty 360p.

  • @vulcan1429
    @vulcan1429 5 років тому

    Say 'ah' one more time.

  • @ladboii2901
    @ladboii2901 2 роки тому

    Ay the creator of Ratatouille for Ratatouille movie

  • @gregoryambres1897
    @gregoryambres1897 2 роки тому

    Cuisine is his forte. Communication...

  • @alejo-dz6hu
    @alejo-dz6hu 5 років тому +1

    howdie just ate a few dogs delicious. 2 bucks , did my laundry 5 bucks too

  • @finnfo4
    @finnfo4 Рік тому

    😢

  • @rcarrollmassage
    @rcarrollmassage 4 роки тому +1

    Say uh and um one more time

  • @BatmanHQYT
    @BatmanHQYT 5 місяців тому

    He talks a bit like Jeff Goldblum

  • @kylepugh9437
    @kylepugh9437 6 років тому

    Any jobs Chef Thomas Keller?

  • @bensherm2389
    @bensherm2389 10 місяців тому +1

    I am absolutely shocked and disappointed that such an incredible chef who says “to us the details are really important” uses the wrong term for macaron. A macaroon is a ball of coconut, while a macaron (one letter o) is a three layer, “French Macaroon” and should be stated as such so as not to misrepresent the item in question with a coconut ball.

  • @DanielBrownsan
    @DanielBrownsan 6 років тому +5

    "The first question is sponsored by All-Clad".

    • @seikibrian8641
      @seikibrian8641 5 років тому +1

      The whole raison d'etre of this video is to promote All-Clad's "TK" line of cookware designed by Thomas Keller and sold by Williams Sonoma. It's not just the first question, it's the whole video...as explained in the description.

    • @TheIkaika777
      @TheIkaika777 4 роки тому

      Yes, he is sponsored by the overpriced All Clad for his overpriced TK line.

  • @buang420
    @buang420 3 роки тому

    10:09 3 full time landscapers(mexicans who are actually both landscaper and gardner) and 5 gardners (white people who own the land)

  • @Mentalsamurai28
    @Mentalsamurai28 2 роки тому

    Who’s here after watching The Bear?

  • @TheIkaika777
    @TheIkaika777 4 роки тому +1

    Is he still making bong water food in his overpriced cookware line?

  • @gregoryambres1897
    @gregoryambres1897 2 роки тому

    I haven't heard more "Ah"s and "Um"s since I had my last meal at Noma.

  • @swiegwo
    @swiegwo Рік тому +1

    I heard the waffle house is better than this place...

  • @chef_rg.2
    @chef_rg.2 7 років тому

    😁😁

    • @stephenaspence
      @stephenaspence 6 років тому

      He is the master. this is a commercial. still, he's the master.

  • @morevidzz1961
    @morevidzz1961 4 роки тому

    uhhhm.

  • @joejones9077
    @joejones9077 3 роки тому +1

    Uhhhh,uhhhh,uhhhh
    Can't watch anymore

  • @mikereed3994
    @mikereed3994 5 років тому +3

    Some good info, but polluted by pretentious crap. Keller is lost in his own circle.