“ VERY TALENTED CHEF WITH A GREAT PERSONALITY ”
JUDGE ’ S COMMENT
Goldfinch Tavern
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL SEATTLE SEATTLE , WASHINGTON
Executive chef : Joe Ritchie
Café Gray Deluxe
THE UPPER HOUSE HONG KONG
Executive chef : Gray Kunz
Menu focus : Modern European with seasonal ingredients
Signature dish : Steak tartar
Average dinner check : US $ 165
Chef ’ s inspiration : Kunz draws on his childhood spent in Singapore and time leading kitchens in Europe , Asia and the U . S .
What makes it unique : Highly personal , relaxed service and cuisine offer a departure from traditional fine dining . “ Everyday dishes ” employ local , organic produce and sustainable seafood .
The restaurant : The 21st century “ grand café ” offers high-rise views of Hong Kong ’ s Victoria Harbour in the business district .
“ PASSION FOR LOCAL , AUTHENTIC INGREDIENTS – SIMPLE , APPROACHABLE – RELAXED SEATTLE VIBE .”
JUDGE ’ S COMMENT
Menu focus : Pacific Northwest regional ingredients , seafood
Signature dish : “ Trust The Chef ,” with local and seasonal ingredients served and described by the chef
Average dinner check : US $ 51
Chef ’ s inspiration : Travels , childhood memories of Washington ’ s Snoqualmie Valley , sharing love of food with his daughter
What makes it unique : With a center bar and fireplace , and views of Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains , the tavern has the sophistication of a Four Seasons restaurant and the lively qualities of a neighborhood Seattle eatery .
The restaurant : Goldfinch Tavern , named after the state bird , plays on the Pacific Northwest through its cuisine , the city ’ s shipbuilding history and local blown glass art .
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