RI Chef Wins Top James Beard Honors for Northeast

RI Chef Wins Top James Beard Honors for Northeast

Rhode Island has a new “top chef.”

On Monday, the James Beard Foundation announced that Sherry Pocknet won “Best Chef Northeast” for Sly Fox Den Too in Charlestown. 

"Sly Fox Den is not just a restaurant and bar, but a cultural center that educates the public on Indigenous food ways, culture and history," according to the website. "At Sly Fox Den Restaurant and Bar, we specialize in the food that has always been here, and the traditional techniques in farming, hunting, fishing, and cooking that make that food possible." 

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"Congratulations to the exceptional winners of this year’s Restaurant and Chef Awards—whose incredible achievements and dedication to culinary excellence have left an indelible mark on our industry," said Clare Reichenbach, CEO of the James Beard Foundation. 

“As we celebrate, it's important to acknowledge the significant work that these accomplished restaurants and chefs have done to push American food culture forward—using their immense creativity, passion, and talent to create extraordinary experiences on behalf of others. Thanks to them, our food future is bright, indeed," she added. 

According to the foundation, “The James Beard Awards, considered to be among the nation’s most prestigious honors, recognize exceptional talent in the culinary arts, hospitality, media, and broader food system, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive. 

Established in 1990, with the first ceremony taking place in 1991, the Restaurant and Chef Awards is one of five separate recognition programs for the Awards.”

See the full list of winners for 2023 here.