Jerry Traunfeld facts for kids

Jerry Traunfeld is a well-known American chef and author. He is famous for his creative cooking, especially using fresh herbs and spices. Jerry Traunfeld has worked at several top restaurants. He also wrote popular cookbooks and appeared on TV shows.

From 1990 to 2007, Jerry Traunfeld was the main chef at The Herbfarm restaurant. This restaurant is located in Woodinville, Washington. Before that, he was the head chef at the Alexis Hotel in Seattle. He also worked as a pastry chef at Stars restaurant in San Francisco.

In 2000, Jerry Traunfeld won a special award. He received the James Beard Award for "Best American Chef: Northwest and Hawaii." This is a very important award for chefs. He has written two cookbooks: The Herbfarm Cookbook and The Herbal Kitchen: Cooking with Fragrance and Flavor. You might have seen him on TV shows like Martha Stewart Living or Top Chef Masters (season 2). Jerry Traunfeld grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland. He studied cooking at the California Culinary Academy.

Poppy Restaurant

In 2007, Jerry Traunfeld shared exciting news. He was opening a new restaurant in Seattle. He named it Poppy, after his mother. Poppy opened its doors in late 2008. It was located at 622 Broadway East in Seattle.

Poppy offered a different style of food. It focused on local and seasonal ingredients. The dishes were served in small tasting portions. This style was inspired by Indian Thali meals. The restaurant was known for its delicious food. Jerry Traunfeld retired and closed Poppy in 2019.