The French Laundry before it was Thomas Keller's French Laundry

Original chef and co-founder Sally Schmitt reflects on the history of the influential Yountville, Calif., restaurant she started with her husband, Don, in 1978.
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[@stoneleachman9647]

I could listen to her talk for hours

[@woolfel]

Thank you! It's great to see a video about the simple pleasure of cooking from love and not for fame like many popular chefs today.

[@tonerikohime]

What a beautiful presentation! I had no idea French Laundry came from such humble roots.

[@susanbowen1540]

They got millions in PPE - 1/3 of California restaurants have closed for good.

[@alltehstuffs]

@@susanbowen1540 They have good lawyers. The others don’t.

[@Wrecktoid]

That was beautiful...

[@therealjasonpark]

Beautifully shot and edited

[@billb13]

I remember an incredible night at The French Laundry somewhere in the early 1990's - before Thomas Keller - with my first partner that was incredibly magnificent. Never got to meet Sally or Don then . . . it was hosted by another woman I thought owned it. One of the most amazing experiences of my life, along with the New Year's Eve celebration with Charlie Trotter in Chicago years later. I've tried for years to get back to enjoy the TK experience with my 30+ yr (3rd) partner but have never been able to crack the 6-month advanced reservation barrier. My bad luck. If you can get in . . . your world will change forever!

[@Cursedbutmaker]

Nice humble story.

[@kathyerickson9402]

Lovely.

[@johnjohnsen7420]

Real people real food

[@rossturcotte419]

lovely

[@fld1374]

This was too short!

[@gabrielm.4554]

0:16 in every video Sally throws shade at Keller…