Woodberry Kitchen Explained

Woodberry Kitchen
Established:October 2007
Current-Owner:Spike Gjerde, Amy Gjerde
Chef:Spike Gjerde
Food-Type:New American
City:Baltimore
State:Maryland
Postcode:21211
Country:United States
Coordinates:39.3319°N -76.6452°W
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 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

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.

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. 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]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Woodberry Kitchen wows with new energy . 2022-10-06 . Baltimore Sun.
  2. News: Marion. Jane. Spike Gjerde Wins James Beard Award. 21 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. 9 May 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150509023449/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2015/5/4/spike-gjerde-wins-james-beard-award. live.
  3. News: Hagedorn. David. The Spike Effect. 21 June 2016. Washington Post. 14 March 2012.
  4. News: Bainbridge. Julia. This Award-Winning Chef Doesn't Use Olive Oil. 22 June 2016. Food52. 1 June 2016. 24 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160624163028/http://food52.com/blog/17029-this-award-winning-chef-doesn-t-use-olive-oil. live.
  5. Web site: Gunts . Ed . Contents of Woodberry Kitchen restaurant are up for auction . Baltimore Fishbowl . 21 March 2022 . 16 April 2022 . 16 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220416034846/https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/contents-of-woodberry-kitchen-restaurant-are-up-for-auction/ . live .
  6. News: Gorelick. Richard. Spike Gjerde wins Baltimore's first James Beard Award. 21 June 2016. The Baltimore Sun. 6 May 2015. 26 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160526072654/http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/dining/baltimore-diner-blog/bal-spike-gjerde-wins-james-beard-20150504-story.html. live.
  7. News: Barrow. Cathy. Saving Up for a Wintry Day. 21 June 2016. The New York Times. 4 December 2012. 16 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180416075255/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/12/05/dining/restaurants-are-saving-up-for-a-wintry-day.html?_r=0. live.
  8. News: Marion. Jane. Rebel with a Cause. 22 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. May 2016. 13 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160613223641/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2016/5/9/james-beard-award-winning-chef-spike-gjerde-digs-deep. live.
  9. News: Sietsema. Tom. Woodberry Kitchen review: A mingling of the familiar and fabulous. 22 June 2016. Washington Post. 8 October 2015. 27 April 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160427012926/https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/woodberry-kitchen-review-a-mingling-of-the-familiar-and-fabulous/2015/10/02/9ba79fe6-68be-11e5-9ef3-fde182507eac_story.html. live.
  10. News: Kliman. Todd. Limpert. Ann. Hacinli. Cynthia. Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants 2015. 22 June 2016. Washingtonian Magazine. 15 January 2015. 29 September 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160929143403/https://www.washingtonian.com/2015/01/15/washingtonians-100-very-best-restaurants-2015-is-now-online/. live.
  11. News: Kliman. Todd. Limpert. Ann. Voelker. Jessica. Spiegel. Anna. The 100 Very Best Restaurants for 2014. 22 June 2016. Washingtonian Magazine. 1 January 2014. 8 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151208101048/http://www.washingtonian.com/projects/dining/100Best2014/index.html. live.
  12. News: Limpert. Ann. Spiegel. Anna. Kliman. Todd. Hacinli. Cynthia. 100 Very Best Restaurants. Washingtonian Magazine. 8 February 2016.
  13. News: Eskin. Leah. Farlow. John. Hong. Henry. Loudermilk. Suzanne. Marion. Jane. Nitkin. Karen. Pollard. Kit. Sienra. Bianca. Thomas. Martha. Best Restaurants 2010. 22 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. March 2010.
  14. News: Farlow. John. Hong. Henry. Lallo. Matt. Loudermilk. Suzanne. Marion. Jane. Nitkin. Karen. Sienra. Bianc. Thomas. Martha. Best Restaurants 2011. 22 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. February 2011. 30 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150930194832/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2011/2/best-restaurants-2011. live.
  15. News: Farlow. John. Hong. Henry. Loudermilk. Suzanne. Marion. Jane. Nitkin. Karen. Sienra. Bianca. Thomas. Martha. Unger. Mike. Best Restaurants 2012. 22 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. February 2012. 4 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160604053739/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2012/2/best-restaurants-2012. live.
  16. News: Farlow. John. Hong. Henry. Loudermilk. Suzanne. Marion. Jane. Nitkin. Karen. Sienra. Bianca. Unger. Mike. Best Restaurants 2013. 22 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. April 2013. 16 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151216003516/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2013/4/best-restaurants-2013. live.
  17. News: Farlow. John. Loundermilk Haughey. Suzanne. Nitkin. Karen. Sienra. Bianca. Thomas. Martha. Unger. Mike. Our 50 Best Restaurants. 22 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. March 2014. 11 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160611190832/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2014/3/our-50-best-restaurants. live.
  18. Geisbert . Hilary . Marion . Jane . Mayhugh . Jess . Sienra . Bianca . Unger . Mike . 2015 Best Restaurants . 22 June 2016 . . March 2015 . 18 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160618141501/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2015/3/23/2015-best-restaurants . dead.
  19. News: Hong. Henry. Marion. Jane. Mayhugh. Jess. Sienra. Bianca. Unger. Mike. Woolever. Lydia. 50 Best Restaurants. 22 June 2016. Baltimore Magazine. March 2016. 11 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160611185608/http://www.baltimoremagazine.net/2016/3/21/best-restaurants-in-baltimore. live.
  20. Web site: AMERICA'S 100 BEST WINE RESTAURANTS OF 2016. Wine Enthusiast Magazine. 22 June 2016. 17 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180417022845/https://www.winemag.com/restaurant/woodberry-kitchen/. live.
  21. Web site: American Made. Martha Stewart. 22 June 2016. 1 July 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160701203802/http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/past/awardwinners. live.
  22. News: Spiegel. Ann. Martha Stewart Honors Baltimore's Woodberry Kitchen. Washingtonian Magazine. 9 October 2013. 22 June 2016. 16 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180416073544/https://www.washingtonian.com/2013/10/09/martha-stewart-honors-baltimores-woodberry-kitchen/. live.
  23. Web site: 2013 Award Winner: Spike & Amy Gjerde. Martha Stewart American Made. 2 August 2016. 18 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160118152419/http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/past/awardwinner/83410/food/woodberry-kitchen. live.
  24. Web site: In Search Of The Next Sriracha: Is It Snake Oil?. Food Republic. 5 December 2013. 21 June 2016. 5 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160505044548/http://www.foodrepublic.com/2013/12/05/in-search-of-the-next-sriracha-is-it-snake-oil/. live.

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