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Biography of Thomas Keller

Thomas Keller is an American chef, restaurateur, and culinary writer.

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Born on October 14, 1955, in Camp Pendleton, California, USA, Thomas Keller was the youngest of five children in the family of Edward and Betty Keller. His father worked as an offshore drilling instructor, and his mother owned a small café.

After his parents' divorce, Thomas and his siblings moved to Florida with their mother. At the age of 16, Thomas had to find a job and started as a dishwasher at the Yacht Club restaurant in Palm Beach. He quickly mastered the culinary arts, particularly excelling in dishes with hollandaise sauce.

Two years later, Thomas