James Beard Award winner
Krista Kern Desjarlais
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- James Beard Award winner
Portrait of Krista Kern Desjarlais
i. Biography
The Path
At Bresca in Portland, Krista Kern Desjarlais worked as chef and owner, a role that established the exacting, personal register that carries through her later work. That same approach now runs through The Purple House in North Yarmouth and Bresca & the Honey Bee, both led by Desjarlais as chef and owner.
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The Work Today
The current focus is ownership and day-to-day leadership: Krista Kern Desjarlais oversees The Purple House in North Yarmouth as chef and owner, while also holding the same role at Bresca & the Honey Bee.
Acclaim
Krista Kern Desjarlais’s recognition includes a James Beard Award nomination, Best Chef Northeast, and Conde Nast Magazine Top 100 Best New Restaurants in the World.
FAQ
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Where did Krista Kern Desjarlais work before?
Krista Kern Desjarlais's earlier career included Bresca.
What recognition has Krista Kern Desjarlais received?
James Beard Award semifinalist.
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