Thomas Keller is renowned for his culinary skills and high standards. He has established a new paradigm within the hospitality profession and his collection of restaurants include The French Laundry, now celebrating its twenty-fifth year, and Per Se, both with three Michelin stars. As the first and only American-born chef to hold multiple three-star ratings from the prestigious Michelin Guide, he is also the first American male chef to be designated a Chevalier of The French Legion of Honor, the highest decoration in France. A place where excellence, execution and innovation intersect, Chef Keller’s restaurants approach one guest at a time, and also include his newest venture, TAK Room, Ad Hoc + addendum, Bouchon, The Surf Club Restaurant, La Calenda and Bouchon Bakeries in the United States and in the Middle East. He has received countless accolades, including The Culinary Institute of America’s “Chef of the Year” Award, The James Beard Foundation’s “Outstanding Chef” and “Outstanding Restaurateur” Awards, and was inducted into the 12th Class of the California Hall of Fame in December 2018. Known for his dedication to mentoring young chefs, in 2017, Chef Keller, along with Chef Daniel Boulud, led Team USA to a historic gold win at the Bocuse d’Or