One travel writer asked the culinary star about his favorite things to eat around town.

I had no intentions of coming back to Florida, Keller says.

Now the California-based Keller is heading back to the Sunshine State again.

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Chef Thomas Keller in his kitchen at the French Laundry.Credit:Deborah Jones/Courtesy of The Surf Club

The neighborhood restaurant is perhaps a contrast to the scenier spots for which Miami is known.

I consider Bouchon to be very casual dining, Keller says.

Coral Gables is really a community, which is why we chose it.

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The menu also nods to tradition.

Were not trying to modify history, Keller explains.

Were trying to celebrate it.

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Everybody loves trout, mussels, pate, and roast chicken.

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I like to support my colleagues restaurants when Im in town, Keller says.

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