Wildwood

Chef Cory Schreiber opened the Wildwood restaurant in Portland five years ago and has rapidly become a leading figure in the region's bustling culinary scene. Schreiber won the James Beard Award in 1998 for Best Chef: Pacific Northwest"”a fitting tribute to a man who cherishes the land, its peoples and its produce in much the same way as Beard, a native Oregonian himself, did. Schreiber emphasizes organic produce prepared in ways that allow the natural beauty and flavors of the ingredients to shine forth, unobstructed by fussy embellishments. It is complex cuisine to be sure, but one grounded in a hearty, rustic sensibility. With its lavish food and landscape photography, inspired recipes and passionate personal narrative, this book presents the dishes that have earned Mr. Schreiber national acclaim and offers a window into the source of his creativity.