Executive Chef Andrew Bickar, Ocean Crest Resort

Andrew Bickar is currently the Executive Chef of the Ocean Crest Resort in Moclips, Washington.  Chef Andrew uses his unique abilities to design the wonderful eclectic menus of the restaurant, as well as the concept of menus and food for the many special events and wine-maker dinners. Born in Olympia, WA and raised on Grays Harbor in Aberdeen, Andrew left Washington in 2000 for the wild...
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Chef Tom Clabough – Anthony’s at the Old Mill

Chef Tom Clabough helped open Anthony’s at the Old Mill District in December 2004.  Growing up, Tom traveled internationally with his family and experienced a variety of cultures.  “You can really experience a culture through their cuisine”, says Tom, “I believe those lasting impressions enjoying food around the world gave me the drive to become a chef and share Northwest cuisine with...
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Chef T.R. McCrystal – Jen’s Garden

T.R. McCrystal and wife, Jennifer, opened Jen’s Garden 5 years ago in the small town of Sisters, Oregon. Today they are considered one of the best restaurants in Central Oregon. Jen’s Garden features fresh regional ingredients presented in a southern French influenced setting. T.R. gained a passion for cooking while earning a degree in Hotel, Restaurant Management at California State...
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Chef Brad Wood – 10 Below

I started cooking because I was hungry.  Hungry for knives, fire, fowl language and danger! So I thought: “I’ll work in a kitchen….!” I fell in love with the restaurant “machine” working in San Francisco during the dot-com explosion of the mid 90s.  Working in various “nu-veau” restaurants, I discovered Restaurant Lulu which held an appreciation for the simple, rustic,...
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Chef Bo Kline – Typhoon

A was trying to identify the ingredient she tasted.  Suddenly, she smiled. “You know what it is I taste?” she said finally.  “I taste the love in the cooking.  It’s in every dish.” I always tell my staff you have to cook with love in your heart.  My staff is professionally trained and have years of experience at some of the finest hotels in the world.  But the most important thing...
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