James Beard in Portland
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Established in 1990, the James Beard Awards are hitting San Francisco for their 26th consecutive year! Often referred to as “The Oscars of Food”, the James Beard Awards have added several of Portland’s own chefs and restaurants to their list of winners and nominees. Coinciding with Dining Month, we’ve put together a list for you to easily navigate through some of our favorites right here in Portland!
Previous Best Chef Northwest Winners:
2014 Naomi Pomeroy, Beast
2013 Gabriel Rucker, Le Pigeon
2011 Andy Ricker, Pok Pok
2005 Vitaly Paley, Paley’s Place
2002 Greg Higgins, Higgins
2001 Philippe Boulot, The Heathman Hotel
1998 Cory Schreiber, Wildood, 1998
Previous Best Chef Northwest Nominees:
2011 Jenn Louis, Lincoln and Sunshine Tavern
2008, 2009, & 2011 John Gorham, Toro Bravo, Tasty n Sons, and Tasty n Alder
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, & 2014 Cathy Whims, Nostrana, and Oven and Shaker
2008 & 2009 Scott Dolich, The Bent Brick, and Park Kitchen
2016 Best Chef Northwest Semifinalists:
Jose Chesa, Ataula
Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton, Ox
Trent Pierce, Roe
Sarah Pliner, Aviary
Ryan Roadhouse, Nodoguro
Allen Routt, Painted Lady, Newberg, OR
Justin Woodward, Castagna
Previous Rising Star Chef Winner:
2011 Gabriel Rucker, Le Pigeon
2016 Rising Star Chef Semifinalists:
Ryan Fox and Ali Matteis, Nomad
Doug Adams, Imperial
2016 Outstanding Award Semifinalists:
Outstanding Chef: Gabriel Rucker, Le Pigeon
Outstanding Baker: Kim Boyce, Bakeshop
Outstanding Pastry Chef: Kristen Murray, Maurice
Outstanding Bar Program & Outstanding Restauranteur:
Nate Tilden, Clyde Common, Olympia Provisions, Spirit of 77, and The Richmond
Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional:
Steve McCarthy, Clear Creek Distillery
2016 Best New Restaurant Semifinalist:
Coquine
Previous America’s Classics Award:
1999: The Original Pancake House
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