Who is Naomi Pomeroy?

Naomi Pomeroy is a professional chef and restaurateur who was born in Corvallis, Oregon in 1974. She is known for her refined cooking style, which she describes as "refined French grandmother." Pomeroy gained widespread recognition for her work in the culinary industry and has received several accolades throughout her career.

**Career Highlights**- Pomeroy started her career in the late '90s with a supper club run out of her house.- Her restaurant Beast , which she opened in Portland, Oregon, achieved widespread fame. It was named Restaurant of the Year by the Oregonian in 2008.- Pomeroy was named Chef of the Year for 2008 by Portland Monthly.- In 2009 , Pomeroy was named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs.- She has consulted for other restaurants, including Quaintrelle.

**Restaurant Closures**- In 2020, Pomeroy announced the closure of her iconic restaurant Beast after operating for over a decade.- She also closed Ripe Cooperative in Portland after two years, citing economic conditions as the reason for the closure.

Naomi Pomeroy is known for her unique culinary style, combination of exquisite and accessible dishes, and her contributions to the culinary scene in Portland and beyond.