Chef Justin Ramirez at Bar Sprezzatura

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About Chef Justin Ramirez

Justin Ramirez is a Portland-based chef known for his role as the 'boots-on-the-ground' chef for Michael Mina's Bar Sprezzatura. He is an alumnus of the acclaimed Portland restaurant Coquine.

Chef Timeline

Pre-2026

Alumnus

Coquine

Gained experience at the acclaimed Portland restaurant.

Fall 2026

Chef

Bar Sprezzatura

Leading Michael Mina's new Portland venture at the Heathman Hotel, focusing on a 'Venice Meets the Pacific Northwest' concept.

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Justin Ramirez is a Portland-based chef known for his role as the 'boots-on-the-ground' chef for Michael Mina's Bar Sprezzatura. He is an alumnus of the acclaimed Portland restaurant Coquine.

Cuisine Highlights

Venice Meets Pacific NW

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Justin Ramirez is set to lead the kitchen at Bar Sprezzatura, a new Portland restaurant by celebrity chef Michael Mina, opening in the Heathman Hotel in Fall 2026. The restaurant aims to blend Venetian culinary traditions with Pacific Northwest influences.