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Image 2 of 21 1994: In the kitchen at the French Laundry. 1994: In the kitchen at the French Laundry.

Image 3 of 21 1994: Playing peek-a-boo at the French Laundry. 1994: Playing peek-a-boo at the French Laundry.

Image 4 of 21 1994: Thomas Keller in the courtyard at the French Laundry. 1994: Thomas Keller in the courtyard at the French Laundry.

Image 5 of 21 90s: Demo. 90s: Demo.

Image 6 of 21 90s. 90s.

Image 7 of 21 2004: In New York. 2004: In New York.

Image 8 of 21 2004: Strolling through Per Se as it readies its grand opening. 2004: Strolling through Per Se as it readies its grand opening.

Image 9 of 21 2000s: With designer Adam Tihany (right) 2000s: With designer Adam Tihany (right)

Image 10 of 21 2007: Teaching movie producer Brad Lewis how to make ratatouille for the Pixar film, Ratatouille. 2007: Teaching movie producer Brad Lewis how to make ratatouille for the Pixar film, Ratatouille. Photo: Deborah Coleman / Disney

Image 11 of 21 2006: With Michelin director Jean Luc Naret when the first Michelin Guide Bay Area came out. 2006: With Michelin director Jean Luc Naret when the first Michelin Guide Bay Area came out.

Image 12 of 21 2007: Christmas portrait. 2007: Christmas portrait. Photo: SFC

Image 13 of 21 2005: In conversation with food journalist and author Mimi Sheraton. 2005: In conversation with food journalist and author Mimi Sheraton.

Image 14 of 21 2008: With Harry Denton at the Prada store opening in San Francisco. 2008: With Harry Denton at the Prada store opening in San Francisco.

Image 15 of 21 2008: Doing a demo at the inaugural Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, five years ago. 2008: Doing a demo at the inaugural Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival, five years ago.

Image 16 of 21 2010: Sharing a laugh with his staff after the last customer was served at the French Laundry. 2010: Sharing a laugh with his staff after the last customer was served at the French Laundry. Photo: SFC

Image 17 of 21 2010: Portrait. 2010: Portrait. Photo: SFC

Image 18 of 21 2010: Conferring with Timothy Hollingsworth and the rest of the crew after service to plan the next day's menu. 2010: Conferring with Timothy Hollingsworth and the rest of the crew after service to plan the next day's menu. Photo: SFC

Image 19 of 21 2011: Talking about poaching at a demo at the CIA Greystone. 2011: Talking about poaching at a demo at the CIA Greystone. Photo: SFC

Image 20 of 21 2011: Getting powder before going on camera at a Napa food festival. 2011: Getting powder before going on camera at a Napa food festival. Photo: SFC