8. Thomas Keller
Thomas Keller, the first chef from the United States on this list, is a formidable cook. Additionally, he was named the Best Chef in America in 1997, and he consistently places among the top 50 restaurants in the world. He presently has a total of seven Michelin stars. In 2018, he also had the privilege of providing catering for the Vanity Fair Oscars Afterparty.
Restaurants
- The French Laundry
- Per Se
- Bouchon
- Bar Bouchon
- Bouchon Bakery
- Ad Hoc
Books
- Bouchon Bakery (2002)
- Ad Hoc at Home
- Under Pressure: Cooking Sous Vide
- Bouchon
- The French Laundry Cookbook