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★Awards & Recognition
James Beard Awards Semifinalist (Best Ch… (2024)★Two Michelin Stars (unknown)★The Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year (2010)James Beard Awards Semifinalist (Best Ch… (2024)★Two Michelin Stars (unknown)★The Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year (2010)Began his tenure at Castagna in Portland, OR, at 28 years old.
Castagna received The Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year award under his leadership.
Departed from Portland, OR.
Achieved two Michelin stars during his time at Atera in Manhattan.
Opened okta in McMinnville, Oregon wine country.
Recognized as a James Beard Awards Semifinalist for Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific.
Matthew Lightner is an acclaimed chef known for his innovative approach to modern American cuisine. He gained significant recognition for his work at Castagna in Portland, earning it 'The Oregonian's Restaurant of the Year', and later achieved two Michelin stars for his restaurant Atera in Manhattan. He is currently the chef at okta in McMinnville, Oregon, which was recognized as a James Beard Awards Semifinalist in 2024.
Customer feedback suggests a highly positive experience, with one comment on his Instagram referring to him as 'Best chef best experience period!'
okta, Atera, Castagna, Blue Hill, Eleven Madison Park, Noma
Lightner took over Castagna in late 2009 at the age of 28, putting the restaurant on the map. Before his success as a head chef, he honed his skills at prestigious establishments like Blue Hill, Eleven Madison Park, and Noma.
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