The James Beard Foundation has announced the semifinalists for the 2017 awards. Semifinalists will be announced March 15th. The final award nominees will be announced at the James Beard House in New York City on Tuesday, April 21st.
Here are the local nominees:
Best New Restaurant:
Han Oak, Portland, OR
Outstanding Baker
Ken Forkish, Ken’s Artisan Bakery, Portland, OR
Outstanding Bar Program
Clyde Common, Portland, OR
Outstanding Chef
Gabriel Rucker, Le Pigeon, Portland, OR
Outstanding Pastry Chef
Kristen Murray, Måurice, Portland, OR
Outstanding Restaurant
no nominations
Outstanding Restaurateur
Monique Siu, Portland, OR (Castagna and Café Castagna)
Outstanding Service
Jory at the Allison Inn & Spa, Newberg, OR
The Painted Lady Restaurant, Newberg, OR
Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Professional
Greg Lorenz, SakéOne, Forest Grove, OR
Steve McCarthy, Clear Creek Distillery, Portland, OR
Rising Star Chef of the Year
Maya Lovelace, Mae, Portland, OR
Best Chef: Northwest
Jose Chesa, Ataula, Portland, OR
Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton, Ox, Portland, OR
Ha (Christina) Luu, Ha VL, Portland, OR
Joshua McFadden, Ava Gene’s, Portland, OR
Katy Millard, Coquine, Portland, OR
Sarah Pliner, Aviary, Portland, OR
Ryan Roadhouse, Nodoguro, Portland, OR
Justin Woodward, Castagna, Portland, OR
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