Woodberry Kitchen
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Restaurant information
EstablishedOctober 2007
Owner(s)Spike Gjerde, Amy Gjerde
ChefSpike Gjerde
Food typeNew American
CityBaltimore
StateMaryland
Postal/ZIP Code21211
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39°19′55″N 76°38′43″W / 39.331942°N 76.645221°W / 39.331942; -76.645221
Websitewww.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 only James Beard Award winner.[2]

Restaurant

In October 2007, Spike and Amy Gjerde opened Woodberry Kitchen in a repurposed 19th century industrial park.[3][4] The restaurant was designed by Charles Patterson of SM+P Architects. [5]

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.”[6]

Sourcing practices

Marvesta shrimp and polenta from Woodberry Kitchen

Woodberry Kitchen is often noted for its commitment to sourcing locally.[7] 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.[8]

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.[3]

Awards and accolades

The Washington Post awarded Woodberry Kitchen 3 stars in their 2015 Fall Dining Guide.[9]

Woodberry Kitchen was included on Washingtonian Magazine's 100 Very Best Restaurants in 2014, 2015 and 2016.[10][11][12]

Baltimore Magazine has included Woodberry Kitchen on their list of Baltimore's 50 Best Restaurants every year since 2010.[13][14][15][16][17][18][19]

Wine Enthusiast Magazine listed Woodberry Kitchen as one of America's Best Wine Restaurants of 2016[20]

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."[21][22]

Woodberry Pantry

Every year, Woodberry Kitchen preserves thousands of pounds of produce for use when locally grown options diminish.[23] This comprehensive preservation program allows Chef Gjerde and the Woodberry Kitchen team to source locally year-round.[7] 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.[24][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Woodberry Kitchen wows with new energy". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
  2. ^ Marion, Jane. "Spike Gjerde Wins James Beard Award". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on 9 May 2015. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  3. ^ a b Hagedorn, David (14 March 2012). "The Spike Effect". Washington Post. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  4. ^ Bainbridge, Julia (1 June 2016). "This Award-Winning Chef Doesn't Use Olive Oil". Food52. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  5. ^ Gunts, Ed (21 March 2022). "Contents of Woodberry Kitchen restaurant are up for auction". Baltimore Fishbowl. Archived from the original on 16 April 2022. Retrieved 16 April 2022.
  6. ^ Gorelick, Richard (6 May 2015). "Spike Gjerde wins Baltimore's first James Beard Award". The Baltimore Sun. Archived from the original on 26 May 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  7. ^ a b Barrow, Cathy (4 December 2012). "Saving Up for a Wintry Day". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  8. ^ a b Marion, Jane (May 2016). "Rebel with a Cause". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on 13 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  9. ^ Sietsema, Tom (8 October 2015). "Woodberry Kitchen review: A mingling of the familiar and fabulous". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 27 April 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  10. ^ Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Hacinli, Cynthia. "Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants 2015". Washingtonian Magazine. No. 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 29 September 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  11. ^ Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Voelker, Jessica; Spiegel, Anna (1 January 2014). "The 100 Very Best Restaurants for 2014". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  12. ^ Limpert, Ann; Spiegel, Anna; Kliman, Todd; Hacinli, Cynthia. "100 Very Best Restaurants". Washingtonian Magazine. No. 8 February 2016.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ 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 30 September 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  15. ^ 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 4 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  16. ^ 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 16 December 2015. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  17. ^ 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 11 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  18. ^ Geisbert, Hilary; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike (March 2015). "2015 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on 18 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  19. ^ Hong, Henry; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike; Woolever, Lydia (March 2016). "50 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Archived from the original on 11 June 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  20. ^ "AMERICA'S 100 BEST WINE RESTAURANTS OF 2016". Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Archived from the original on 17 April 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  21. ^ "American Made". Martha Stewart. Archived from the original on 1 July 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  22. ^ Spiegel, Ann (9 October 2013). "Martha Stewart Honors Baltimore's Woodberry Kitchen". Washingtonian Magazine. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  23. ^ "2013 Award Winner: Spike & Amy Gjerde". Martha Stewart American Made. Archived from the original on 18 January 2016. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  24. ^ "In Search Of The Next Sriracha: Is It Snake Oil?". Food Republic. 5 December 2013. Archived from the original on 5 May 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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