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#1 lizziee

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Posted 11 June 2002 - 09:47 AM

I also think Thomas keller is extraordinary, but would appreciate it if you would go into more detail.

#2 bourdain

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Posted 13 June 2002 - 01:25 PM

I refer you to my gushy chapter on the subject in CT. Easy answer, though? Other than the perfectionist, creativity, uncompromising stuff? He has an understanding and appreciation of human nature--what it takes to make people feel nurtured and nourished--at the same time as they are impressed, surprised and delighted.
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