Woodberry Kitchen
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| Established | October 2007 |
| Owner(s) | Spike Gjerde, Amy Gjerde |
| Chef | Spike Gjerde |
| Food type | New American |
| City | Baltimore |
| State | Maryland |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 21211 |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 39°19′55″N 76°38′43″W / 39.331942°N 76.645221°W |
| Website | www.woodberrykitchen.com |
Woodberry Kitchen is a restaurant in Baltimore’s Woodberry neighborhood. In 2015, Woodberry Kitchen's founder, Spike Gjerde, won the James Beard Award for “Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic,” making him Baltimore’s only James Beard Award winner.[1]
The Restaurant
In October 2007, Spike and Amy Gjerde opened Woodberry Kitchen in a repurposed 19th century industrial park.[2][3]
On the heels of the 2015 James Beard Award, Tom Sietsema of The Washington Post described Woodberry Kitchen as, “the perfect Mid-Atlantic restaurant.” Adding, “… Gjerde's food reminds me what a great pantry he has in his backyard. I always think of Woodberry Kitchen as the Chez Panisse of our region.”[4]
Sourcing practices
Woodberry Kitchen is often noted for its commitment to sourcing locally.[5] It is estimated that restaurant has returned over $2 million to Mid-Atlantic farmers and winemakers. Chef Bryan Voltaggio describes Gjerde as a figurehead in the effort to revitalize an agricultural region in jeopardy.[6]
David Hagedorn of The Washington Post notes that the menu lists the, "40-plus growers, Maryland and Pennsylvania cheesemakers and local, sustainable fish and shellfish purveyors," whose raw ingredients are utilized each night.[2]
Awards and accolades
The Washington Post awarded Woodberry Kitchen 3 stars in their 2015 Fall Dining Guide.[7]
Woodberry Kitchen was included on Washingtonian Magazine's 100 Very Best Restaurants in 2014, 2015 and 2016.[8][9][10]
Baltimore Magazine has included Woodberry Kitchen on their list of Baltimore's 50 Best Restaurants every year since 2010.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Wine Enthusiast Magazine listed Woodberry Kitchen as one of America's Best Wine Restaurants of 2016[18]
In 2013, Spike and Amy Gjerde were recipients of Martha Stewart's "American Made" award honoring "those who inspire us with their beautiful goods, quality craftsmanship, and innovative ideas."[19][20]
Woodberry Pantry
Every year, Woodberry Kitchen preserves thousands of pounds of produce for use when locally grown options diminish.[21] This comprehensive preservation program allows Chef Gjerde and the Woodberry Kitchen team to source locally year-round.[5] Snake Oil, a hot sauce made with heirloom fish peppers, was originally processed and bottled at Woodberry Kitchen and is currently sold at retailers in Maryland and Washington D.C.[22][6]
References
- ^ Marion, Jane. "Spike Gjerde Wins James Beard Award". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ a b Hagedorn, David (14 March 2012). "The Spike Effect". Washington Post. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ Bainbridge, Julia (1 June 2016). "This Award-Winning Chef Doesn't Use Olive Oil". Food52. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Gorelick, Richard (6 May 2015). "Spike Gjerde wins Baltimore's first James Beard Award". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ a b Barrow, Cathy (4 December 2012). "Saving Up for a Wintry Day". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ a b Marion, Jane (May 2016). "Rebel with a Cause". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Sietsema, Tom (8 October 2015). "Woodberry Kitchen review: A mingling of the familiar and fabulous". Washington Post. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Hacinli, Cynthia. "Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants 2015". Washingtonian Magazine. No. 15 January 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Voelker, Jessica; Spiegel, Anna (1 January 2014). "The 100 Very Best Restaurants for 2014". Washingtonian Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Limpert, Ann; Spiegel, Anna; Kliman, Todd; Hacinli, Cynthia. "100 Very Best Restaurants". Washingtonian Magazine. No. 8 February 2016.
- ^ Eskin, Leah; Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Pollard, Kit; Sienra, Bianca; Thomas, Martha (March 2010). "Best Restaurants 2010". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Lallo, Matt; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianc; Thomas, Martha (February 2011). "Best Restaurants 2011". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Thomas, Martha; Unger, Mike (February 2012). "Best Restaurants 2012". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike (April 2013). "Best Restaurants 2013". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Farlow, John; Loundermilk Haughey, Suzanne; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Thomas, Martha; Unger, Mike (March 2014). "Our 50 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Geisbert, Hilary; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike (March 2015). "2015 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Hong, Henry; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike; Woolever, Lydia (March 2016). "50 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ "AMERICA'S 100 BEST WINE RESTAURANTS OF 2016". Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ Martha Stewart http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/past/awardwinners. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Spiegel, Ann (9 October 2013). "Martha Stewart Honors Baltimore's Woodberry Kitchen". Washingtonian Magazine.
- ^ "2013 Award Winner: Spike & Amy Gjerde". Martha Stewart American Made. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
- ^ "In Search Of The Next Sriracha: Is It Snake Oil?". Food Republic. Retrieved 21 June 2016.