Thomas Keller’s French Laundry is arguably one of the best — and most influential — restaurants in the world. Before that, it was Sally Schmitt’s French Laundry. https://www.latimes.com/food/story/2020-02-21/la-fo-french-laundry-memories | L.A. Times Food

Filmed before her death in March 2022, Sally Schmitt tells her story as a pioneering chef of California cuisine and original founder of The French Laundry. Hear how she sold the restaurant to Thomas Keller and never looked back, in a new Op-Doc by Oscar-winner Ben Proudfoot. | The New York Times Opinion Section

WOULD YOU SPEND $500 ON A 3-STAR MICHELIN DINNER? ✨🥂 [paid on my own] It is most people’s dream to dine at The French Laundry by Chef Thomas Keller. Most of the time it’s nearly impossible to get a reservation too. It was my friend Krista’s birthday and she’s always wanted to try it. I happened to meet someone whose brother worked for TK and was able to get us a reservation. This is a 3-star MICHELIN Guide meal for about $500 and that gets you about 15 courses. Drink pairings are separate. It w