A Portland Bakery Picked Up the Food World's Biggest Prize
Briefly

The 2025 James Beard Award winners were unveiled, celebrating numerous achievements in the culinary field. Notably, Portland's JinJu Patisserie, owned by Kyurim 'Q' Lee and Jin Caldwell, won the Outstanding Bakery award, reflecting their popularity and skill since opening in 2019. They were recognized for their artistic pastries, particularly their croissants and gianduja kouign amann. Additionally, Timothy Wastell from Antica Terra won Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific, emphasizing the region's impressive culinary landscape. Other Portland nominees include Scotch Lodge and Coquine, showcasing the city's strong representation at the prestigious awards.
The James Beard Award winners for 2025 highlighted Portland's culinary talents, with notable wins for JinJu Patisserie and chef Timothy Wastell.
Kyurim 'Q' Lee and Jin Caldwell, co-owners of JinJu Patisserie, received the Outstanding Bakery award at the 2025 James Beard Awards.
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