In the category of Rising Star Chef Of The Year, 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
You can read the nationwide list here. Some of the categories are pretty interesting.
Winners will be announced May 3rd in New York City.
Man, I can’t wait til they come out with James Beard awards for baristas!
third year in a row? is this the last year that his star will be rising?
Cathy Whims is the best – no question!
Hello………what about a little support? We are lucky to have this kinof talent!