Bend sushi chef semifinalist for ‘best chef’ honor
We told you back in August about 5 Fusion and Sushi Bar Executive Chef Joe Kim, who was nominated at the James Beard Foundation Awards. Now, Kim is one of 20 semifinalists nominated for ‘Best Chef in the Northwest’ — for the third year in a row.
Kim is the only chef from Central Oregon that has made it this far. He is nominated alongside such culinary stars as Justin Woodward of Castagna, the Dentons of Ox and others.
To coincide with this honor, Kim has been invited to cook at the James Beard House in New York City in the fall. Dates and seating information will be announced shortly.
In the meantime, Chef Kim will offer a special preview of his seven-course James Beard House menu at a charity dinner on Monday, March 14, to benefit The Center Foundation.
Seats are $200 per person, fully inclusive. This dinner is limited to 36 guests. To reserve one of the remaining seats, diners may call Sonja Donohue at 541-322-2399.
Chef Kim has been leading the 5 Fusion culinary mission and vision for the last five years, garnering multiple awards for his innovative cuisine along the way. Chef Kim is a strong supporter of the Central Oregon community, and continues the tradition of the 5 Fusion charity dinners and other philanthropic pursuits.
