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TOP 40 RESTAURANTS IN THE U.S.

Thomas Keller
PER SE
New York

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Think of Thomas Keller's Per Se as the urban counterpart to his famed wine country institution The French Laundry. At Per Se, he has won the hearts of New Yorkers with an artful, indulgent experience in an environment tailored to big-city sensibilities. While Per Se has blossomed, Keller’s Napa original thrives as the master spends time in both kitchens, ensuring that each coast receives his endless processions of culinary perfection—exactly why both restaurants share this spot on our list.

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New York
Bouchon Bakery

Las Vegas
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Per Se
Per Se

Other Ventures & Adventures

Bouchon

Cookbooks
The Complete Keller: The French Laundry Cookbook & Bouchon
The French Laundry Cookbook
Bouchon

Shop
Porcelain



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