Guest Chef Brian Clevenger
of Le Messe & Spring Valley VineyardBio
Growing up in the coastal town of Anacortes, Washington, Chef Brian Clevenger's appreciation for local seafood and produce came early. This certainly shows in his approach to achieving refined simplicity in both food and service. He worked and learned in a Two Michelin Star restaurant in France, the James Beard Award-winning Delfina in San Francisco, and as Chef at two Ethan Stowell Restaurants; Staple & Fancy Mercantile and Tavolata.
Brian Clevenger is the Executive Chef and owner of the award-winning local General Harvest Restaurant Group, which includes Vendemmia, Raccolto, Le Messe, and East Anchor Seafood market. He and his restaurants have been featured in publications locally and across the country, and have won accolades from media and guests alike including a number of “Best Restaurant” nods and “Seattle’s Best Chef”.