Thomas Keller and The French Laundry (1990s-2010s)

1. Sally Schmitt opens The French Laundry

   Feb 7, 1978Labels: Sally Schmitt, The French, Yountville

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2. Thomas Keller becomes chef-proprietor

   Jan 1, 1994Labels: Thomas Keller, The French

   • Keller Timeline
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3. Keller wins James Beard “Outstanding Chef”

   May 5, 1997Labels: Thomas Keller, James Beard

   • Beard Archive
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4. Keller opens Bouchon in Yountville

   Jan 1, 1998Labels: Bouchon, Thomas Keller, Yountville

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5. The French Laundry Cookbook is published

   Nov 1, 1999Labels: The French, Thomas Keller

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6. Cookbook wins IACP “Cookbook of the Year”

   Apr 1, 2000Labels: IACP Award, The French

   • IACP Awards
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7. The French Laundry tops World’s 50 Best

   Jan 1, 2003Labels: World s, The French

   • 50 Best
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8. Keller opens Per Se in New York

   Feb 16, 2004Labels: Per Se, Thomas Keller, New York

   • Keller Timeline
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9. Ad Hoc opens as a casual counterpart

   Sep 1, 2006Labels: Ad Hoc, Thomas Keller, Yountville

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10. Michelin awards three stars to The French Laundry

    Oct 2, 2006Labels: Michelin Guide, The French

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11. The French Laundry launches a Harrods pop-up

    Oct 1, 2011Labels: Harrods Pop-up, The French, London

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12. The French Laundry closes for major renovation

    Dec 24, 2014Labels: Renovation, The French

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13. New Snøhetta-designed kitchen begins service

    Feb 18, 2017Labels: Sn hetta, The French

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