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James Beard Award Semifinalists Announced for 2019

By Last Update February 27, 2019

The semifinalists were announced today for the 2019 29th annual James Beard Awards. Since many of you visit Seattle restaurants I have included them also.

Best New Restaurant
  • Canard, Portland
  • Sawyer, Seattle
    • Outstanding Baker
  • Kim Boyce of Bakeshop
    • Outstanding Bar Program
  • Expatriate, Portland
  • No Anchor, Seattle
    • Outstanding Chef
  • Gabriel Rucker of Le Pigeon, Portland
  • Renee Erickson, Bateau, Seattle
  • Shiro Kashiba, Sushi Kashiba, Seattle
    • Outstanding Pastry Chef
  • Junko Mine, Cafe Juanita, Kirkland, Washington
    • Oustanding Restaurant
  • Marché, Eugene, Oregon
    • Outstanding Restaurateur
  • Akkapong (Earl) Ninsom of PaaDee (Langbaan, Hat Yai, and others), Portland
    • Outstanding Service
  • Canlis, Seattle
    • Outstanding Wine Program
  • Davenport, Portland
    • Outstanding Wine, Spirits, or Beer Producer
  • Dave Green, Skagit Valley Malting, Burlington, WA
  • Mike Sauer, Red Willow Vineyard, Wapato, WA
    • Rising Star Chef of the Year
  • Jay Blackinton, Aelder/Hogstone’s Wood Oven, Orcas Island, WA
  • Shota Nakajima, Adana, Seattle
    • Best Chef: Northwest
  • Jose Chesa of Ataula
  • Peter Cho of Han Oak
  • Logan Cox, Homer, Seattle
  • Eric Donnelly, RockCreek, Seattle
  • Gregory Gourdet of Departure
  • Eric Johnson, Stateside, Seattle
  • Ha (Christina) Luu and Peter Vuong of Ha VL
  • Katy Millard of Coquine
  • Kristen Murray of Maurice
  • Colin Patterson, Mana Restaurant, Leavenworth, WA
  • Ryan Roadhouse of Nodoguro
  • Mutsuko Soma, Kamonegi, Seattle
  • Brady Williams, Canlis, Seattle
  • Justin Woodward of Castagna
  • Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi, Joule, Seattle

    • Keep in mind, these are the semifinalists.… Read the rest

    2016 James Beard Foundation Semifinalists Announced

    By Last Update February 17, 2016

    The James Beard Foundation has announced the 2016 restaurant and chef award semifinalists. As usual, a bunch of Portland places made the list. Of course there will only be a few winners by the time this shakes out, but what the heck, I’ll list them all, bolding the Oregon nominations.… Read the rest

    Reader Survey 2015: Best Bakery in Portland

    By Last Update April 7, 2015

    Just what is the Best Bakery in Portland? Judging by the sheer number of comments in the poll, many of you feel quite strongly about your favorites.

    A shakeup in the top bakeries this year, with the top choice from previous years falling all the way to the 5th position.… Read the rest