Vitaly Paley
Critically acclaimed chef, accomplished restaurateur, noted cookbook author and Chef in Residence at Chefs & Table, Vitaly Paley has cemented himself as a leader in the American culinary scene. Through his award-winning food, creativity, and passion, he has been instrumental in defining regional Northwest cuisine. It’s no wonder he is referred to as “The Dean of Chefs,” by the Portland, Oregon food community.
With over 40 years’ experience, a 2005 James Beard Award winner for “Best Chef Pacific Northwest and Hawaii,” an April 2011 winning battle on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America”, and appearance as guest chef judge on Top Chef season 18 under his belt, the Belarus-born and French-trained chef believes cooking is as much about soul-searching and mood as it is about technique and repetition — “we’re always out there, putting our heart and soul on the plate.”
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Join Chefs & Table as we celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday! This special event features a cooking class inspired by recipes from Chef Pépin’s cookbook, The Art of Cooking. Chef Vitaly Paley — who has studied and worked with Chef Pépin — will guide you through classic French techniques and foundational recipes from the book.
Join us in celebrating Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday! This special event features a cooking class inspired by recipes from Julia and Jacques: Cooking at Home, the beloved cookbook by Chef Pépin and Julia Child. Chef Vitaly Paley — who has studied and worked with Pépin — will guide you through the techniques and dishes featured in the book.