Portlanders take home three James Beard Awards

Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB • June 16, 2026 • entertainment

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Ryan Roadhouse of Nodoguro won the Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific award at the 36th annual James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards, marking his first win after nine semifinalist nominations over the past decade.
Roadhouse dedicated his award to mentors Vitaly Paley and Toshi Kizaki, highlighting their influence on his career since his early days as a busboy.
Thomas Pisha-Duffly of Gado Gado was also a finalist in the same category, representing Portland alongside Roadhouse.
Portland’s Scotch Lodge won the Outstanding Bar award, recognizing its status as a premier cocktail bar for whiskey lovers nationwide.
Scotch Lodge founder Tommy Klaus, a veteran of Portland’s cocktail scene, opened the bar in 2019, and this marks the second consecutive year it has been nominated for a James Beard Award.