May 17, 2024
Chef Sam Smith has been a notable figure
in the Portland culinary scene since he arrived in the city from
the Bay Area. He is currently the chef at Yaowarat, Portland
Monthly's 2023 Restaurant of the Year. Sam talks about the
experiences of traveling through Thailand with his team doing
extensive research to develop the recipes for the restaurant, as
well as why the team of Sam, Akkapong Earl Ninsom, Kyle Webster and
Eric Nelson is such a powerhouse.
Smith has honed his skills through
experiences at renowned establishments like Zahav in Philadelphia
and Ava Gene's in Portland. He has a talent and great resume
helping restaurants get off the ground, contributing to the success
of ventures like Spirit of '77, Ava Gene's Tusk, Sweedeedee, and
Yaowarat. He was also recognized as a 2018 Portland Rising Star by
StarChefs.
Sam also reveals his favorite Portland
places.
Photo credit: Thom
Hilton/Eater Portland
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