Brian Clevenger is the Executive Chef and owner of the award winning General Harvest Restaurant Group. General Harvest is based in the Pacific Northwest and includes Vendemmia, Raccolto, Haymaker East and West, G.H. Pasta Co., East Anchor Seafood market, and Autumn. Growing up in the coastal town of Anacortes, Washington, Chef Brian’s appreciation for local seafood and produce came early. This certainly shows in his approach to achieving refined simplicity in both food and service. Brian received an A.A. in Culinary Arts and his Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality management. Prior to establishing his company and many successful restaurant spaces, he worked and learned in a Two Michelin Star restaurant in France, the James Beard Award winning Delfina in San Francisco, and as Chef at two Ethan Stowell Restaurants; Staple & Fancy Mercantile and Tavolata. Brian and his restaurants have been featured in publications locally and across the country, and have won accolades from media and guests alike including a number of “Best Restaurant” nods and “Seattle’s Best Chef”.