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James Beard 2017 Award Nominees Announced

February 15, 2017 by PDX Food Dude Leave a Comment

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

 

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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