Chef
Renee Erickson
- Discipline
- Chef
- Based in
- Seattle, Washington, United States
Made By record
Awards & recognition
1 total
1 winner
i. Biography
Renee Erickson is owner and chef of The Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle, where seafood is the defining note. Her own line is plain: "At the end of the day I really just want to cook a lot of seafood." That sentence fits a career built around the University of Washington, restaurant work, ownership, and seafood.
The Climb
Renee Erickson trained at University of Washington before stepping into the restaurant world as a restaurant worker at Boat Street in Seattle. Today, Renee is the owner and chef of a group of six Seattle restaurants.
Today
She is chef and co-owner of Sea Creatures in Seattle. She is also owner and chef of The Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle.
Career - owner and chef — group of six Seattle restaurants, Seattle - restaurant worker — Boat Street, Seattle Education: University of Washington
Signature
Renee's signature dishes include A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus, Sunlight & Breadcrumbs, and Boat Street Pickles.
In Their Words “At the end of the day I really just want to cook a lot of seafood.”
Recognition
Renee's honors include James Beard Award, Best Chef: Northwest (2016).
FAQ What is Renee Erickson's current role? Where did Renee Erickson train or study? Renee Erickson trained at University of Washington. What recognition has Renee Erickson received? James Beard Award, Best Chef: Northwest (2016).
