"That said, it's a bit of a quiet year for Portland and the usual Oregon nominees. While no noms in the national Outstanding Chef category, Portland's Le Pigeon returned in the Outstanding Restaurant division, the only local player. Mount Tabor restaurant Coquine got a nod for the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program award. Scotch Lodge, the classy-as-hell whisky bar, is listed as an Outstanding Bar once more. And Joel Gunderson got a nomination again for his Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service work with Heavenly Creatures."
"Like every year, Oregon still puts up numbers. Last year it was Kyurim "Q" Lee and Jin Caldwell's JinJu Patisserie that won the award for Outstanding Bakery. The couple became immediate hits in 2019 when they debuted gianduja kouign amanns to the Portland treat scene. Further, Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra winery in Amity won the Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific award."
The James Beard Foundation released the 2026 longlist on Wednesday, January 21. Oregon remains prominently represented, reflecting James Beard's Portland roots and ties to Astoria. Portland saw fewer nominations than usual, with Le Pigeon the city's sole entry in the Outstanding Restaurant category. Mount Tabor's Coquine earned a nod for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program. Scotch Lodge was listed again as an Outstanding Bar. Joel Gunderson received another nomination for Outstanding Professional in Beverage Service for his work with Heavenly Creatures. Past Oregon winners include Kyurim "Q" Lee and Jin Caldwell's JinJu Patisserie for Outstanding Bakery and Timothy Wastell of Antica Terra for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific.
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