Celebrity Chef/Judge Profile
Jeff Quatraro
2014 WFC Judge
Chef Jeff Quatraro believes, "A good wine can elevate a meal. A great wine can transform it." His culinary inspirations came from his Italian grandmother whose 6-course meals embodied sustainable practices long before they became fashionable.
When Jeff first came to Portland he was lucky enough to cook for James Beard "The Father of American Cooking". He held the position of Executive Chef, General Manager, and Director of Food and Beverage for various restaurants, hotels and resorts in the Portland area. He went on to become the owner/chef of his own wine country restaurant for nine years. He has been a member of Reser's culinary development team since 2005.
Cooking Tips from Chef Jeff
1. Try brining poultry and pork before cooking. Start with equal parts Kosher salt and brown sugar and then build your flavors around that.
2.You can add some wood smoke to your meats, poultry, fish and vegetables with a small outdoor smoker to build depth of flavor to your dishes