This is a q for cav. The San Jose Merc has an article today on Thomas Keller, owner of the French Laundry in Yountville, and Per Se in New York. Reservations must be made two months ahead, and seats are usually gone by mid-morning. His
prix fixe is $125 for the vegetarian, the five-course tasting menu is $135, and $150 for the chef's nine-course tasting menu. In the first year, his profit was $17 or .35c per share. His gross income is now $47 million. Have you heard of Keller? He's the only chef to win back-to-back James Beard Foundation Best Chef awards. Have you ever heard of this award? Lucy and I will make our reservation when I hit 70.