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obituary1 year ago

"Top Chef Masters' Star Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tubing Accident at 49"

Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy, known for her restaurant Beast and appearances on "Top Chef Masters," tragically drowned in a tubing accident at age 49. Despite extensive search efforts, her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the culinary world, recognized for her innovative cooking and contributions to Portland's dining scene.

tragedy1 year ago

Renowned Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tragic River Accident at 49

Renowned chef and "Top Chef Masters" star Naomi Pomeroy, 49, tragically drowned in a river tubing accident on the Willamette River in Oregon. Pomeroy became trapped underwater by a paddle board leash after her group got caught on an exposed snag. Despite extensive search efforts, her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the Portland culinary scene, known for her restaurant Beast and her appearances on "Top Chef Masters."

tragedy1 year ago

Award-Winning Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Drowns in Willamette River

Award-winning Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy drowned after her paddleboard leash and a strap connecting inner tubes got caught on a submerged tree in the Willamette River. Despite extensive search efforts, her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the culinary world, known for her restaurant Beast and her appearance on "Top Chef Masters." She is survived by her husband and daughter. Authorities continue to search for her body and have issued safety warnings about the dangers of leashing to paddleboards in moving water.

entertainment1 year ago

Renowned Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tragic River Accident at 49

Renowned chef Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearance on Top Chef Masters and her award-winning restaurants, tragically drowned in a water-recreation accident in Oregon at age 49. Pomeroy became entangled in debris while tubing and paddleboarding on the Willamette River. Despite extensive search efforts, officials were unable to locate her due to heavy debris. Pomeroy is survived by her husband, Kyle Linden Webster, and their daughter, August.

obituary1 year ago

Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies at 49 in River Accident

Naomi Pomeroy, a Portland-based chef and Top Chef Masters contestant who won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Pacific Northwest in 2014, died at 49 in an accident on the Willamette River. She was pulled under the water and trapped by her paddle board leash. Her husband and another person escaped. Pomeroy was known for her restaurant Beast and her bar Expatriate.

obituary1 year ago

Award-Winning Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in River Accident at 49

Award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy, who significantly influenced Portland's culinary scene, has died at 49 in a tubing accident on the Willamette River. Authorities are still working to recover her body. Pomeroy was known for her restaurant Beast, which earned her a James Beard award, and her appearances on cooking shows. Her sudden death has been described as a tragic loss by many, including U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer.

local-news1 year ago

Portland Mourns Acclaimed Chef Naomi Pomeroy, 49, After Tragic Drowning

Authorities continue to search for the body of acclaimed Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy, who drowned in a tubing accident on the Willamette River. The public is urged to report any sightings of her remains but not to attempt recovery. Pomeroy, known for her restaurant Beast and winning a James Beard Award, is remembered for her significant contributions to the culinary world and her community.

tragedy1 year ago

Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Tubing Accident at 49

Renowned chef and former Top Chef Masters contestant Naomi Pomeroy, 49, tragically drowned in a tubing accident on the Willamette River near Corvallis, Oregon. Pomeroy, who recently launched a dining series called Garden Party, was not wearing a life jacket when she struck a submerged tree and was thrown underwater. Her body was recovered by authorities later that evening. Pomeroy was celebrated for her contributions to the Portland food scene and had won the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Pacific Northwest in 2014.

obituary1 year ago

Portland Mourns Loss of Pioneering Chef Naomi Pomeroy

Naomi Pomeroy, a pioneering chef who significantly shaped Portland's culinary scene, has died at 49, reportedly from drowning. Known for her influential restaurant Beast and her bold, uncompromising approach to dining, Pomeroy earned numerous accolades, including a James Beard Award. She was also a vocal advocate for the restaurant industry and had recently embarked on new culinary ventures. Pomeroy is survived by her husband and daughter.

tragedy1 year ago

Portland Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dies in Willamette River Accident

TV chef Naomi Pomeroy, known for her appearance on Top Chef Masters and her contributions to the Portland food scene, tragically died in a tubing accident on the Willamette River in Oregon. Pomeroy, her husband, and a friend struck a tree while tubing, causing her to be submerged and later found deceased. She was remembered for her pioneering influence in the culinary world and her efforts to support struggling restaurants during the pandemic.

obituary1 year ago

Portland Mourns Acclaimed Chef Naomi Pomeroy, Dead at 49

James Beard award-winning chef Naomi Pomeroy has died at age 49 after an inner tubing accident on the Willamette River. Pomeroy, known for her innovative cooking at Portland restaurants like Beast and Cornet Custard, drowned while her husband and another person survived. Efforts to recover her body are ongoing. Pomeroy was a celebrated figure in the culinary world, recognized for her appearances on Top Chef Masters and her 2014 James Beard Award for Best Chef Pacific Northwest. Her family has requested privacy and has not announced memorial plans.