Andy Ricker nominated for “Rising Star Chef”
In the category of Rising Star Chef Of The Year for 2010, which is defined as “A chef age 30 or younger who displays an impressive talent and who is likely to have a significant impact on the industry in years to come”, for the third year in a row, Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon is among the five finalists:
Timothy Hollingsworth
The French Laundry
Yountville, CA
Johnny Monis
Komi
Washington, D.C.
Grégory Pugin
Veritas
NYC
Gabriel Rucker
Le Pigeon
Portland, OR
Sue Zemanick
Gautreau’s
New Orleans
In the category Best Chef: Northwest (AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY):
Naomi Pomeroy
Beast
Portland, OR
Andy Ricker
Pok Pok
Portland, OR
Ethan Stowell
Union
Seattle
Cathy Whims
Nostrana
Portland, OR
Jason Wilson
Crush
Seattle
Microfoam says
March 23, 2010 at 10:15 pmMan, I can’t wait til they come out with James Beard awards for baristas!
reflexblue says
March 25, 2010 at 10:10 amthird year in a row? is this the last year that his star will be rising?
jd says
March 26, 2010 at 3:32 amCathy Whims is the best – no question!
wine&dine says
April 4, 2010 at 9:18 amHello………what about a little support? We are lucky to have this kinof talent!