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Over 50 guest chefs team up with Northwest farmers to transform locally sourced, sustainable ingredients into edible art. All Featured Chefs are listed alphabetically by their Featured Meal. General information on IPNC cuisine and sample menus can be viewed here.
‣SUNDAY SPARKLING FINALE
Sunday Morning
Raise your glass in a festive toast as you bid farewell to the 2010 Celebration at our sumptuous buffet brunch paired with a selection of sparkling wines from Featured Wineries. Our guest chefs will prepare a final meal to send you off in style.
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LEIF BENSON, Timberline Lodge (Timberline, OR)
Leif Benson, CEC, AAC has been the executive chef at Timberline Lodge since 1979 and has won numerous world-class culinary awards. Chef Benson prides himself on using the Northwest's freshest ingredients to create memorable meals that complement Timberline's unique ambiance. As President of the Oregon Chefs de Cuisine Society, he founded and managed the Oregon Culinary Olympic Team. In 1988 and 1992, the team competed in Frankfurt, Germany, winning 16 medals. In 1997, Chef Benson was inducted into the American Academy of Chefs for his outstanding contribution to the culinary arts. He has served as a culinary consultant and guest chef internationally for several Oregon governors and at renowned resorts and hotels throughout China, Thailand, Russia, Taiwan, and the United States. |
Stay tuned for more Featured Chefs.
‣BREAKFAST ON THE PATIO
Friday and Saturday Mornings
Begin each day with an array of locally baked breads and pastries, Oregon's legendary berries, cured meats and additional savory items.