On June 10, the James Beard Foundation announced the winners of its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Awards at a gala ceremony in Chicago. Portland, which had a landmark year at the 2023 media and restaurant ceremonies, took home awards in two big categories last night: Langbaan, Akkapong “Earl” Ninsom’s Thai tasting menu restaurant, won Outstanding Restaurant and Gregory Gourdet was named Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific for his work at Buckman’s Kann.
The James Beard Foundation bestows Outstanding Restaurant, one of its most coveted awards, to a restaurant that “demonstrates consistent excellence in food, atmosphere, hospitality, and operations while contributing positively to its broader community.” The 2024 recipient of
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