2020 Tacoma Chefs
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Jacob Howell
En Rama
Chef Jacob Howell, a native of Tacoma, WA found his passion for cooking through his late grandmother. Prior experiences that led to cooking at en Rama, included Chef Howell spending two and half years at Cultivate Restaurant @ the University of Washington
Tasso Zambaras
Dirty Oscar's Annex
Tasso knew at a young age that he would fall in love with cooking, and now serves as the Executive Chef at Dirty Oscar’s Annex where he and his team are bringing a Tacoma institution back to its former glory.
Derek Bray
The Table
Derek Bray is the Executive Chef and Owner of the Table in Tacoma, WA. He opened the Table in July 2015 to widespread acclaim. With over 10 years of experience in the food industry, he operates with steadfast excellence and passion as he gathers the community to dine on seasonal Northwest cuisine. Derek has collaborated with other local chefs to host benefit banquets and has raised over $100,000 area non-profits. He’s been featured in South Sound Magazine, The News Tribune, Seattle Eater, and The Volcano. Derek lives with his wife Holly, and two children in Fircrest, WA.
Warnessa Victorian
Lizzie Lou's
After 22 years of working, Nessa 'went out to play' as her Nana would say. She is the Head Flavor Experience Maker of Lizzie Lou's Comfort Food Truck & Lizzie Lou's Too - a quaint cafe inside Destination H-D.
Hudson Slater
Asado
Hudson Slater's style of cuisine is putting unique twists on classic dishes while using local ingredients. He has won several local cooking competitions and has been featured in the cook book A Taste Of Washington.
2020 Chefs
More Chefs coming soon!
Jacob Howell
En Rama
Chef Jacob Howell, a native of Tacoma, WA found his passion for cooking through his late grandmother. Prior experiences that led to cooking at en Rama, included Chef Howell spending two and half years at Cultivate Restaurant @ the University of Washington.
Tasso Zambaras
Dirty Oscar's Annex
Tasso knew at a young age that he would fall in love with cooking, and now serves as the Executive Chef at Dirty Oscar’s Annex where he and his team are bringing a Tacoma institution back to its former glory.
Hudson Slater
Asado
Hudson Slater’s style cuisine is putting unique twists on classic dishes while using local ingredients. He has won several local cooking competitions and has been featured in the cook book A Taste Of Washington.
Warnessa Victorian
Lizzie Lous
After 22 years of working, Nessa ‘went out to play’ as her Nana would say. She is the Head Flavor Experience Maker of Lizzie Lou’s Comfort Food Truck & Lizzie Lou’s Too – a quaint cafe inside Destination H-D.
Derek Bray
The Table
Derek Bray is the Executive Chef and Owner of the Table in Tacoma, WA. He opened the Table in July 2015 to widespread acclaim. With over 10 years of experience in the food industry, he operates with steadfast excellence and passion as he gathers the community to dine on seasonal Northwest cuisine. Derek has collaborated with other local chefs to host benefit banquets and has raised over $100,000 area non-profits. He’s been featured in South Sound Magazine, The News Tribune, Seattle Eater, and The Volcano. Derek lives with his wife Holly, and two children in Fircrest, WA.
