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    Jason Wilson

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    Portrait of Jason Wilson

    Portrait of Jason Wilson

    i. Biography

    He credits family with his first kitchen knowledge, then started as a fry cook at 16 at FDR Pebbles in Jamaica.

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    At a Glance His style at Miller’s Guild in Seattle was described as visceral, natural, and comfortable, built around wood fire, simple seasoning, vinaigrette, or simple sauce with high-quality ingredients. He has said, "High quality, for me, is defined by how the product is raised, the husbandry of the animals and who raised that product."

    In Their Words “I want to know: Where was it raised? What time of year is it slaughtered? How was it fed? What were the conditions? What does it taste like?” “High quality, for me, is defined by how the product is raised, the husbandry of the animals and who raised that product.”

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    • What is Jason Wilson known for?

      Modern American cuisine focused on high-quality, seasonal ingredients and sustainability.

    • What recognition has Jason Wilson received?

      James Beard Foundation, Best Chef Northwest (2010).

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