Woodberry Kitchen

Woodberry Kitchen is a 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.[1]

Woodberry Kitchen
Restaurant information
EstablishedOctober 2007
Owner(s)Spike Gjerde, Amy Gjerde
ChefSpike Gjerde
Food typeNew American
CityBaltimore
StateMaryland
Postal/ZIP Code21211
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.331942°N 76.645221°W / 39.331942; -76.645221
Websitewww.woodberrykitchen.com

The Restaurant

In October 2007, Spike and Amy Gjerde opened Woodberry Kitchen in a repurposed 19th century industrial park.[2][3]

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.”[4]

Sourcing practices

Woodberry Kitchen is often noted for its commitment to sourcing locally.[5] 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.[6]

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.[2]

Awards and accolades

The Washington Post awarded Woodberry Kitchen 3 stars in their 2015 Fall Dining Guide.[7]

Woodberry Kitchen was included on Washingtonian Magazine's 100 Very Best Restaurants in 2014, 2015 and 2016.[8][9][10]

Baltimore Magazine has included Woodberry Kitchen on their list of Baltimore's 50 Best Restaurants every year since 2010.[11][12][13][14][15][16][17]

Wine Enthusiast Magazine listed Woodberry Kitchen as one of America's Best Wine Restaurants of 2016[18]

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."[19][20]

Woodberry Pantry

Every year, Woodberry Kitchen preserves thousands of pounds of produce for use when locally grown options diminish.[21] This comprehensive preservation program allows Chef Gjerde and the Woodberry Kitchen team to source locally year-round.[5] 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.[22][6]

References
  1. Marion, Jane. "Spike Gjerde Wins James Beard Award". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  2. Hagedorn, David (14 March 2012). "The Spike Effect". Washington Post. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  3. Bainbridge, Julia (1 June 2016). "This Award-Winning Chef Doesn't Use Olive Oil". Food52. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  4. Gorelick, Richard (6 May 2015). "Spike Gjerde wins Baltimore's first James Beard Award". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  5. Barrow, Cathy (4 December 2012). "Saving Up for a Wintry Day". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
  6. Marion, Jane (May 2016). "Rebel with a Cause". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  7. Sietsema, Tom (8 October 2015). "Woodberry Kitchen review: A mingling of the familiar and fabulous". Washington Post. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  8. Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Hacinli, Cynthia. "Washingtonian's 100 Very Best Restaurants 2015". Washingtonian Magazine (15 January 2015). Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  9. Kliman, Todd; Limpert, Ann; Voelker, Jessica; Spiegel, Anna (1 January 2014). "The 100 Very Best Restaurants for 2014". Washingtonian Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  10. Limpert, Ann; Spiegel, Anna; Kliman, Todd; Hacinli, Cynthia. "100 Very Best Restaurants". Washingtonian Magazine (8 February 2016).
  11. 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.
  12. Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Lallo, Matt; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianc; Thomas, Martha (February 2011). "Best Restaurants 2011". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  13. Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Thomas, Martha; Unger, Mike (February 2012). "Best Restaurants 2012". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  14. Farlow, John; Hong, Henry; Loudermilk, Suzanne; Marion, Jane; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike (April 2013). "Best Restaurants 2013". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  15. Farlow, John; Loundermilk Haughey, Suzanne; Nitkin, Karen; Sienra, Bianca; Thomas, Martha; Unger, Mike (March 2014). "Our 50 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  16. Geisbert, Hilary; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike (March 2015). "2015 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  17. Hong, Henry; Marion, Jane; Mayhugh, Jess; Sienra, Bianca; Unger, Mike; Woolever, Lydia (March 2016). "50 Best Restaurants". Baltimore Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  18. "AMERICA'S 100 BEST WINE RESTAURANTS OF 2016". Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  19. Martha Stewart http://www.marthastewart.com/americanmade/past/awardwinners. Retrieved 22 June 2016. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  20. Spiegel, Ann (9 October 2013). "Martha Stewart Honors Baltimore's Woodberry Kitchen". Washingtonian Magazine.
  21. "2013 Award Winner: Spike & Amy Gjerde". Martha Stewart American Made. Retrieved 2 August 2016.
  22. "In Search Of The Next Sriracha: Is It Snake Oil?". Food Republic. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
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