Chefs Brian McCracken and Dana Tough of Spur, Tavern Law & The Coterie Room Named 2011 Chefs of the Year Seattle

Eater's editors have given our Chefs a new title: "Chef of the Year, Seattle".  It's a real honor.  They write,

"It is time now to announce the winners of the 2011 Eater Awards, presented by Patrón Tequila. In over 50 categories spanning thirteen cities, the winners comprise a diverse bunch of the finest and most interesting chefs, operators, and characters in the country. We applaud them. You are hereby instructed to applaud them. So, without further ado—

Chef of the Year, Seattle
Nominees: Jason Franey (Canlis), Jerry Corso (Bar del Corso), Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi (Joule and Revel), Blaine Wetzel (Willow Inn)
Winner: Brian McCracken & Dana Tough (Coterie Room, Tavern Law, Spur)".

Read the story here. 

Thank you to Eater's editors and all of you who also voted.  We're humbled and so look forward to seeing you at Spur, Tavern Law or The Coterie Room soon.