In 2019, the chef and co-owner earned her second James Beard Award nomination for best chef. The recognition feels good, she told Seven Days, but “when I walk through the restaurant and I see happy people, that’s the most important thing.”
Other Finalists
- Chelsea Morgan (Sorriso Bistro)
- Jonathan Nelson (Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge)
- Phoebe Bright (Blue Paddle Bistro)
- Shawn Careau (Bella Luna)
This article appears in Seven Daysies 2019.


