Woodberry Kitchen
Restaurant in Maryland, United States
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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]
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| Established | October 2007 |
| Owner(s) | Spike Gjerde, Amy Gjerde |
| Chef | Spike Gjerde |
| Food type | New American |
| Location | Baltimore, Maryland, 21211, United States |
| Coordinates | 39.331942°N 76.645221°W |
| Website | www.woodberrykitchen.com |
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
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]