"Scotch Lodge moved to a finalist slot in the Outstanding Bar category. The popular subterranean bar opened in 2019, with a dedicated focus on whisky and a food menu from chef Tim Artale."
"Portland landed two finalists in the Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific category - Thomas Pisha-Duffly of Gado Gado and Ryan Roadhouse of Nodoguro."
"The announcement comes amid a fresh reckoning with kitchen abuse in the fine dining world, prompted by a New York Times investigation of the internationally acclaimed Noma chef René Redzepi."
"For its part, the JBFA underwent an audit and established systems aimed at identifying bad actors and establishing more diverse and transparent awards."
The James Beard Foundation revealed its 2026 restaurant and chef award finalists, with Scotch Lodge nominated for Outstanding Bar. The bar, which opened in 2019, has received multiple accolades. Two Portland chefs, Thomas Pisha-Duffly and Ryan Roadhouse, are finalists in the Best Chef: Northwest & Pacific category. This announcement follows a reckoning in the fine dining industry regarding kitchen abuse, spurred by a New York Times investigation into chef René Redzepi's behavior, prompting the JBFA to implement audits and improve award transparency.
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