Woodberry Kitchen

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Woodberry Kitchen
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Woodberry Kitchen
Restaurant information
EstablishedOctober 2007
Owner(s)Spike Gjerde, Amy Gjerde
ChefSpike Gjerde
Food type New American
LocationBaltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States
Coordinates 39°19′55″N76°38′43″W / 39.331942°N 76.645221°W / 39.331942; -76.645221
Website www.woodberrykitchen.com

Woodberry Kitchen is a New American [1] 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 first James Beard Award winner. [2] [3]

Contents

Restaurant

In October 2007, Spike and Amy Gjerde opened Woodberry Kitchen in a repurposed 19th-century industrial park. [4] [5] The restaurant was designed by Charles Patterson of SM+P Architects. [6]

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." [7]

Sourcing practices

Marvesta shrimp and polenta from Woodberry Kitchen Marvesta shrimp & polenta.jpg
Marvesta shrimp and polenta from Woodberry Kitchen

Woodberry Kitchen is often noted for its commitment to sourcing locally. [8] 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. [9]

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. [4]

Awards and accolades

The Washington Post awarded Woodberry Kitchen 3 stars in their 2015 Fall Dining Guide. [10]

Woodberry Kitchen was included on Washingtonian Magazine 's list of 100 Very Best Restaurants in 2014, 2015 and 2016. [11] [12] [13]

Baltimore Magazine has included Woodberry Kitchen on their list of Baltimore's 50 Best Restaurants every year since 2010. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

Wine Enthusiast Magazine listed Woodberry Kitchen as one of America's Best Wine Restaurants of 2016. [21]

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." [22] [23]

Woodberry Pantry

Every year, Woodberry Kitchen preserves thousands of pounds of produce for use when locally grown options diminish. [24] This comprehensive preservation program allows Chef Gjerde and the Woodberry Kitchen team to source locally year-round. [8] 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. [25] [9]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Woodberry Kitchen wows with new energy". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  2. ↑ Marion, Jane. "Spike Gjerde Wins James Beard Award". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  3. ↑ https://www.wbaltv.com/article/charleston-james-beard-award-outstanding-wine-beverage/65082115
  4. 1 2 Hagedorn, David (March 14, 2012). "The Spike Effect". Washington Post. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  5. ↑ Bainbridge, Julia (June 1, 2016). "This Award-Winning Chef Doesn't Use Olive Oil". Food52. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  6. ↑ Gunts, Ed (March 21, 2022). "Contents of Woodberry Kitchen restaurant are up for auction". Baltimore Fishbowl. Archived from the original on April 16, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
  7. ↑ Gorelick, Richard (May 6, 2015). "Spike Gjerde wins Baltimore's first James Beard Award". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on May 26, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  8. 1 2 Barrow, Cathy (December 4, 2012). "Saving Up for a Wintry Day". The New York Times. Archived from the original on April 16, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Marion, Jane (May 2016). "Rebel with a Cause". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on June 13, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ Sietsema, Tom (October 8, 2015). "Woodberry Kitchen review: A mingling of the familiar and fabulous". Washington Post. Archived from the original on April 27, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  11. ↑ Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Hacinli, Cynthia. "Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants 2015". Washingtonian Magazine. No. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on September 29, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  12. ↑ Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Voelker, Jessica; Spiegel, Anna (January 1, 2014). "The 100 Very Best Restaurants for 2014". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  13. ↑ Limpert, Ann; Spiegel, Anna; Kliman, Todd; Hacinli, Cynthia. "100 Very Best Restaurants". Washingtonian Magazine. No. 8 February 2016.
  14. ↑ 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 June 22, 2016.
  15. ↑ Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Lallo, Matt; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianc; Thomas, Martha (February 2011). "Best Restaurants 2011". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  16. ↑ Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Thomas, Martha; Unger, Mike (February 2012). "Best Restaurants 2012". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on June 4, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  17. ↑ Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike (April 2013). "Best Restaurants 2013". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on December 16, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  18. ↑ Farlow, John; Loundermilk Haughey, Suzanne; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Thomas, Martha; Unger, Mike (March 2014). "Our 50 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  19. ↑ Geisbert, Hilary; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike (March 2015). "2015 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine . Archived from the original on June 18, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  20. ↑ Hong, Henry; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike; Woolever, Lydia (March 2016). "50 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine . Archived from the original on June 11, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  21. ↑ "AMERICA'S 100 BEST WINE RESTAURANTS OF 2016". Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Archived from the original on April 17, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  22. ↑ "American Made". Martha Stewart. Archived from the original on July 1, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  23. ↑ Spiegel, Ann (October 9, 2013). "Martha Stewart Honors Baltimore's Woodberry Kitchen". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on April 16, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2016.
  24. ↑ "2013 Award Winner: Spike & Amy Gjerde". Martha Stewart American Made. Archived from the original on January 18, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  25. ↑ "In Search Of The Next Sriracha: Is It Snake Oil?". Food Republic. December 5, 2013. Archived from the original on May 5, 2016. Retrieved June 21, 2016.
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